This is likely to be the senate witness list: Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, Nellie Ohr, Alexandra Chalupa, Joe Biden, & of course, The Whistleblower.
I assume we'll see an "alternative" trial in the senate.
I assume we'll see an "alternative" trial in the senate.
Focusing on Hunter Biden and Barisma will allow them to make the case that the president was trying to pursue something important to nat sec (he wasn't) while also further tainting Biden, who is still the outside fav to be the Dem nom
I assume @LindseyGrahamSC will argue that bc the House investigation was "unfair" the evidence it produced is tainted, biased, and unfair and thus can't be considered. A "fruit of the poisonous tree" defense.
But take heart America. Although leaving Trump in office another year is no doubt disastrous for our national security, the vast majority of people expect that when there is a ton of evidence like there is in this case, there will be action. When there isn't, when Senate Rs
acquit Trump despite his very, very terrible conduct, there will be a massive backlash effect. Yes, Trump will claim the acquittal exonerates him. And Rs will continue to believe that. But Ds and pure Indies are going to be pissed and probably a little fearful. That is going to
compound the effects of my model. A large portion of the American electorate is going to galvanized by the acquittal. Winning sides don't get galvanized- losing sides do. Turnout in 2020 is going to be massive. That is why forcing Rs to vote on impeachment was the right move.
