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GOP Sen. Cassidy: 'I voted to convict Trump because he is guilty'
The Hill ^ | 02/13/21 05:14 PM EST | BY LEXI LONAS

Posted on 02/13/2021 3:46:07 PM PST by RandFan

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) tweeted on Saturday that he voted to convict former President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial “because he is guilty.”

“Our Constitution and our country is more important than any one person. I voted to convict President Trump because he is guilty,” Cassidy tweeted.

Cassidy is one of seven Republicans who was convinced by the House managers' arguments and voted to convict Trump in a 57-43 vote.

Cassidy was joined by fellow Republican colleagues Sens. Mitt Romney (Utah), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Ben Sasse (Neb.), Patrick Toomey (Pa.) and Richard Burr (N.C.).

Cassidy’s decision was a surprise to some after he was seen on Friday with a statement that showed support for Trump’s acquittal, but his communications director stated that Cassidy had drafted two statements, one for and against Trump’s conviction.

Cassidy has previously said that that the House Managers had “done very well” with their arguments for Trump’s guilt.

However, the arguments fell short as conviction would have required 17 Republicans to side with the Democrats.

Since Trump was not convicted, he is allowed to run for a political office again. He has made clear he will stay involved in the political realm, but it is not clear what his future plans are with the Republican party.


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: bassturd; billcassidy; cassidy; impeachment; pos; recallcassidy; rino; stupidity
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To: RandFan

He knows no one can touch his sorry ass til 2026 that’s why he can run his trap now


81 posted on 02/13/2021 4:14:32 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: VideoDoctor

I remember when he got rona and I wished him well, BIG MISTAKE on my part


82 posted on 02/13/2021 4:15:00 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Uncle Miltie

Trump had transgressed The Unwritten Law.


83 posted on 02/13/2021 4:15:13 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: polkajello

Yea and I have several in my church . .professed Christians who voted for the baby killer Biden. This guy needs some serious counseling . . .probably his family, too since he is the head of the household.


84 posted on 02/13/2021 4:17:34 PM PST by Maudeen (A question to answer, "Will my name be written in the Lamb's Book of Life?" Revelation 20:15)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

There is no recall allowed on US Senators.

“As to removal by recall, the United States Constitution does not provide for nor authorize the recall of United States officers such as Senators, Representatives, or the President or Vice President, and thus no Member of Congress has ever been recalled in the history of the United States. The recall of Members was considered during the time of the drafting of the federal Constitution in 1787, but no such provisions were included in the final version sent to the states for ratification, and the specific drafting and ratifying debates indicate an express understanding of the framers and ratifiers that no right or power to recall a Senator or Representative in Congress exists under the Constitution.”

https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL30016.html


85 posted on 02/13/2021 4:17:55 PM PST by Mr Rogers
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To: Flick Lives

Because he talked the talk, and we were trying to keep any republican in the senate.

I hope and pray a recall will be started, I’ll get in line and sign my name


86 posted on 02/13/2021 4:19:32 PM PST by nomifyle
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To: RandFan

The SOB just got re-elected! Time for the folks of Louisiana to recall this quisling!


87 posted on 02/13/2021 4:20:18 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (BOYCOTT The NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR & Faux Snooze! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper!)
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To: ohioman
Cassidy is a traitor that the good citizens of Louisiana will put down.

Good idea.

He likes that DC Swamp so much but he'd better watch out down home for the roughly one million pairs of alligator eyes watching from the Louisiana swamp. He should stay on the good side of the people and wildlife of his state. Both matter.

88 posted on 02/13/2021 4:21:02 PM PST by frank ballenger (End vote fraud, harvesting,non-citizen voting & leftist media news censorship or we are finished.)
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To: polkajello

This turd stinks to high heaven. I can smell his stench for miles.


89 posted on 02/13/2021 4:22:07 PM PST by Just mythoughts (Psalm 2. Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?)
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To: RandFan

GOP Sen. Cassidy: ‘I voted to convict Trump because I’VE BEEN INSIDE THE DC BELTWAY WAY TOO LONG’.

There, fixed it.


90 posted on 02/13/2021 4:24:47 PM PST by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: RandFan

“...he voted to convict former President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial “because he is guilty.””

Of what, Bill? Of the specific impeachment charges, or of something that you’re making up?


91 posted on 02/13/2021 4:25:38 PM PST by bwest
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To: Paladin2

“Is Cassidy channeling his inner Huey Long?”

That statement reveals you know absolutely nothing whatsoever about Huey Long, who was murdered by the deep state. Huey Long would have chewed that bastard up and spit him out.


92 posted on 02/13/2021 4:26:52 PM PST by odawg
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How is it the Dems manage to Vote in blocs, at 100%.

One Party fights, and the other are Dem Wannabes.

Dem Jr.

There’s not a dimes difference between the Corpse Nancy Pelosi and Bill Cassidy of DC (fled Louisiana).


93 posted on 02/13/2021 4:26:53 PM PST by AnthonySoprano (‘’)
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To: RandFan

When the Dirty Seven come up for reelection:

Richard Burr (NC) - 2022
Lisa Murkowski (AK) - 2022
Patrick Toomey (PA) - 2022

Mitt Romney (UT) - 2024

Bill Cassidy (LA) - 2026
Susan Collins (ME) - 2026
Ben Sasse (NW) - 2026


94 posted on 02/13/2021 4:27:12 PM PST by UnwashedPeasant (Trump is the last legally elected U.S. President.)
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To: Jane Long

Yep Jane WE just put this RINO BASTARD back in office along with Graham!! WHEN are we EVER going to learn WHEN??


95 posted on 02/13/2021 4:28:45 PM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: Mr. N. Wolfe

“”I voted to convict President Trump because he is guilty,” Cassidy tweeted.”

Well, what else can the fool say?


96 posted on 02/13/2021 4:29:43 PM PST by odawg
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To: UnwashedPeasant
Burr and Toomey are not running for reelection,.
97 posted on 02/13/2021 4:31:05 PM PST by Wallace T.
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To: UnwashedPeasant

I think Burr and Toomey are retiring.


98 posted on 02/13/2021 4:31:47 PM PST by Baldwin77 (The 2020 election was stolen from MY President Trump)
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To: polkajello

“He’s a good father, husband and doctor...“

I have no doubt he’s a good person - I don’t know him but I have met plenty of morons that are good people.

The harder part to swallow is the idea that a complete moron can be a good doctor. But then again, all that takes is getting good enough grades.. I know morons that somehow knew how to memorize the right things and get straight As. I guess he could have gotten through medical school that way.

But I’m sorry - EVERYTHING I’ve heard come out of this guy’s mouth so far has been vacuously stupid.

First, he makes a statement that he voted that the impeachment was constitutional based on the fact that the House managers were more organized in their presentation. Just admitting that is stupid, much less actually doing it!

Then, he doubles down after the vote, saying the seriousness of the allegations are what proved Trump’s guilt. What? Really?

The guy is a moron. Sorry (not sorry).


99 posted on 02/13/2021 4:32:40 PM PST by enumerated
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To: RandFan

7 more traitors.

17 traitors that we need to ensure never win election as a Republican again. 7 in the senate, 10 in the house.

No matter what, never vote for these people. In these 17 cases, if they win their primary, vote for their opponent. The only time I would ever vote for a Democrat or advocate for anyone to do so would be in these cases.

Don’t let them spread the damage. Don’t let them distract you by focusing on bad things other Republicans did too. Don’t let them intimidate you that we need them to win the congress or to save the court or anything else.

No. Keep the spotlight on them and then alone.

We must exile these 17 fools. We must or they will sabotage us internally.


100 posted on 02/13/2021 4:33:12 PM PST by Dragonspirit (CNN is the enemy. Ashli Babbitt is the hero.)
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