Starting to compile a list of Republican "sleeper cells" in the Senate that might vote for conviction of Donald Trump. Mainly, the least vocal Republican senators on social media. Feel free to chime in with the senators from your state.
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Pennsylvania Senior - Casey (D) Appears open minded, but very critical of Donald Trump
Pennsylvania Junior - Toomey (R)
Active Twitter feed, silent on Donald Trump and impeachment.
Pennsylvania Junior - Toomey (R)
Active Twitter feed, silent on Donald Trump and impeachment.
Alabama Senior - Shelby (R)
Silent on impeachment
Alabama Junior - Jones (D)
Silent on impeachment
Silent on impeachment
Alabama Junior - Jones (D)
Silent on impeachment
Alaska Senior - Murkowski (R)
Largely silent on impeachment. Has been "concerned" by Donald's "behavior" but no outright condemnation *sleeper score 5/10*
Alaska Junior - Sullivan (R)
Silent on impeachment. Clearly buys into the FBI spygate nonsense.
Largely silent on impeachment. Has been "concerned" by Donald's "behavior" but no outright condemnation *sleeper score 5/10*
Alaska Junior - Sullivan (R)
Silent on impeachment. Clearly buys into the FBI spygate nonsense.
Arizona Senior - Sinema (R)
Largely silent with impeachment, Tough reelection in AZ probably the big driver. Liking a lot of Mitt Romney tweets is promising.
Arizona Junior - McSally (R)
In line with Sinema, seems to like the comments about Donald's fear of dogs.
Largely silent with impeachment, Tough reelection in AZ probably the big driver. Liking a lot of Mitt Romney tweets is promising.
Arizona Junior - McSally (R)
In line with Sinema, seems to like the comments about Donald's fear of dogs.
Arkansas Senior - Boozman (R)
Nothing really to take note.
Arkansas Senior - Cotton (D)
Embroiled in the "Sham" "phony" "no crimes" blah blah blah Republican talking points.
Nothing really to take note.
Arkansas Senior - Cotton (D)
Embroiled in the "Sham" "phony" "no crimes" blah blah blah Republican talking points.
California Senior - Feinstein (D)
Not concerned here.
California Junior - Harris (D)
Her Tweet to Donald after she announced dropping from the Democratic nomination was liked over 1 Million times at last glance
Not concerned here.
California Junior - Harris (D)
Her Tweet to Donald after she announced dropping from the Democratic nomination was liked over 1 Million times at last glance
Colorado Senior - Bennet (D)
Still in the race for the Democratic primary, won't qualify for next debate. Openly critical of POTUS.
Colorado Junior - Gardner (R)
Facing tough reelection. <90% vote in support of Donald's initiatives. Silent on impeachment
*sleeper score 4/10*
Still in the race for the Democratic primary, won't qualify for next debate. Openly critical of POTUS.
Colorado Junior - Gardner (R)
Facing tough reelection. <90% vote in support of Donald's initiatives. Silent on impeachment
*sleeper score 4/10*
Connecticut Senior - Blumenthal (D)
Openly critical of POTUS
Connecticut Junior - Murphy (D)
No concerns
Openly critical of POTUS
Connecticut Junior - Murphy (D)
No concerns
Delaware Senior - Carper (D)
No concerns. Vocal on Twitter in dissent of Republican talking points
Delaware Senior - Coons (D)
Some concerning quotes critical of impeachment that made R talking points, but "gravely concerned" if senate exonerates.
No concerns. Vocal on Twitter in dissent of Republican talking points
Delaware Senior - Coons (D)
Some concerning quotes critical of impeachment that made R talking points, but "gravely concerned" if senate exonerates.
Florida Senior - Rubio (R)
Largely under the radar on impeachment. Interesting tweet two hours ago lands him a *sleeper score* of 5/10.
Florida Junior - Scott (R)
Openly supports Trump, no surprises here.
Largely under the radar on impeachment. Interesting tweet two hours ago lands him a *sleeper score* of 5/10.
Florida Junior - Scott (R)
Openly supports Trump, no surprises here.
Georgia Senior - Isakson (R)
Announced retirement, a lot of bipartisan and works with R moderates. *sleeper score* 6/10
Georgia Junior - Perdue (R)
"Sham" same Republican talking points.
Announced retirement, a lot of bipartisan and works with R moderates. *sleeper score* 6/10
Georgia Junior - Perdue (R)
"Sham" same Republican talking points.
Hawaii Senior - Schatz (D)
Openly critical of POTUS, no surprises here
Hawaii Junior - Hirono (D)
See Senator Schatz
Openly critical of POTUS, no surprises here
Hawaii Junior - Hirono (D)
See Senator Schatz
Idaho Senior - Crapo (R)
His name and opinion on impeachment go hand in hand. No surprise
Idaho Junior - Risch (R)
Silent on impeachment
His name and opinion on impeachment go hand in hand. No surprise
Idaho Junior - Risch (R)
Silent on impeachment
Illinois Senior - Durbin (D)
No concerns
Illinois Junior - Duckworth (D)
Openly announced she's withholding her opinion.
No concerns
Illinois Junior - Duckworth (D)
Openly announced she's withholding her opinion.
Indiana Senior - Young (R)
No comments on impeachment. Critical of Syria withdrawal and some likes gives him a *sleeper score* 1/10
Indiana Junior - Braun (R)
Shmaless supporter of Trump. Thinks Senators running for President should recuse? Worried about the Whip count?
No comments on impeachment. Critical of Syria withdrawal and some likes gives him a *sleeper score* 1/10
Indiana Junior - Braun (R)
Shmaless supporter of Trump. Thinks Senators running for President should recuse? Worried about the Whip count?
Iowa Senior - Grassley (R)
Prominent Republican. Buys into the FBI FISA abuse BS.
Iowa Junior - Ernst (R)
If hypocrisy was a cat, she would have skinned it by now.
Prominent Republican. Buys into the FBI FISA abuse BS.
Iowa Junior - Ernst (R)
If hypocrisy was a cat, she would have skinned it by now.
Kansas Senior - Roberts (R)
Announced retirement, nothing about impeachment. *sleeper score* 5/10
Kansas Junior - Moran (R)
Went on a diatribe akin to Sean Hannity 5 days ago.
Announced retirement, nothing about impeachment. *sleeper score* 5/10
Kansas Junior - Moran (R)
Went on a diatribe akin to Sean Hannity 5 days ago.
Kentucky Senior - McConnell (R)
Turn on the news to see te turtle's opinion
Kentucky Junior - Paul (R)
Dingbat that only accepts certain parts of his "libertarian" principles
Turn on the news to see te turtle's opinion
Kentucky Junior - Paul (R)
Dingbat that only accepts certain parts of his "libertarian" principles
Louisiana Senior - Cassidy (R)
Claims to remain impartial... Will there be another Jimmy Kimmel test?
Louisiana Junior - Kennedy (R)
Disturbing things he's been saying lately. Need to stop drinking the Kool-aid
Claims to remain impartial... Will there be another Jimmy Kimmel test?
Louisiana Junior - Kennedy (R)
Disturbing things he's been saying lately. Need to stop drinking the Kool-aid
New Hampshire Senior - Shaheen (D)
Silent
New Hampshire Junior - Hassan (D)
Just issued a statement pledging impartiality.
Silent
New Hampshire Junior - Hassan (D)
Just issued a statement pledging impartiality.
New Jersey Senior - Menendez (D)
No concern
New Jersey Junior - Booker (D)
No concern
No concern
New Jersey Junior - Booker (D)
No concern
New Mexico - Udall (D)
Openly critical of "The Don"
New Mexico Junior - Heinrich (D)
Just issued a press release pledging impartiality
Openly critical of "The Don"
New Mexico Junior - Heinrich (D)
Just issued a press release pledging impartiality
New York Senior - Schumer (D)
If I need to explain his opinion, please kindly unfollow me.
New York Junior - Gillibrand (D)
See Senator Schumer
If I need to explain his opinion, please kindly unfollow me.
New York Junior - Gillibrand (D)
See Senator Schumer
North Carolina Senior - Burr (R)
As chair of State Intelligence, he has surprised us before. Lately, tight lip on impeachment *sleeper score* 3.5/10
North Carolina Junior - Tillis (R)
While he claims he'll be impartial, his words say otherwise.
As chair of State Intelligence, he has surprised us before. Lately, tight lip on impeachment *sleeper score* 3.5/10
North Carolina Junior - Tillis (R)
While he claims he'll be impartial, his words say otherwise.
North Dakota Senior - Hoeven (R)
Dismisses everything but Donald's released phone call with Zelensky. Apparently, the cold winter and snow is slowing the news cycle.
North Dakota Junior - Cramer (R)
Who? Clearly using a thesaurus for versions of synonyms of 'Sham'
Dismisses everything but Donald's released phone call with Zelensky. Apparently, the cold winter and snow is slowing the news cycle.
North Dakota Junior - Cramer (R)
Who? Clearly using a thesaurus for versions of synonyms of 'Sham'
Ohio Senior - Brown (D)
No surprises
Ohio Junior - Portman (R)
Ohio has bred some surprises... I wouldn't be surprised if that involves him too *sleeper score " 6/10
No surprises
Ohio Junior - Portman (R)
Ohio has bred some surprises... I wouldn't be surprised if that involves him too *sleeper score " 6/10
Oklahoma Senior - Inhofe (R)
Has not shied away from professing his support for Donald Trump.
Oklahoma Junior - Langford (R)
Actually calling on Donald Trump to present his case; pledging impartiality *sleeper score " 1/10
Has not shied away from professing his support for Donald Trump.
Oklahoma Junior - Langford (R)
Actually calling on Donald Trump to present his case; pledging impartiality *sleeper score " 1/10
Oregon Senior - Wyden (D)
No surprises
Oregon Junior - Merkley (D)
No concerns
No surprises
Oregon Junior - Merkley (D)
No concerns
Pennsylvania Senior - Casey (D)
No surprises
Pennsylvania Junior - Toomey (R)
***Update: finally some guidance on where he stands in an interview today, narrowly won reelection, wouldn't admit to voting for Trump until polls closed. *sleeper score* 5/10
No surprises
Pennsylvania Junior - Toomey (R)
***Update: finally some guidance on where he stands in an interview today, narrowly won reelection, wouldn't admit to voting for Trump until polls closed. *sleeper score* 5/10
Rhode Island Senior - Reed (D)
Wants to see ALL Trump administration officials interviewed before Congress
Rhode Island Junior - Whitehouse (D)
Openly skeptical of Trump conduct.
Wants to see ALL Trump administration officials interviewed before Congress
Rhode Island Junior - Whitehouse (D)
Openly skeptical of Trump conduct.
South Carolina Senior - Graham (R)
John McCain is ashamed of his behavior. Unbecoming a US Senator.
South Carolina Junior - Scott (R)
Hasn't signed on either way. Treading lightly with his Senior counterpart's nonsense *sleeper score " 2/10
John McCain is ashamed of his behavior. Unbecoming a US Senator.
South Carolina Junior - Scott (R)
Hasn't signed on either way. Treading lightly with his Senior counterpart's nonsense *sleeper score " 2/10
South Dakota Senior - Thune (R)
Unlike the House GOP whip Steve Scalise, the Senate GOP whip has remained eerily silent. *sleeper score" 1.5/10
South Dakota Junior - Rounds (R)
Already announced his opposition to impeachment
Unlike the House GOP whip Steve Scalise, the Senate GOP whip has remained eerily silent. *sleeper score" 1.5/10
South Dakota Junior - Rounds (R)
Already announced his opposition to impeachment
Tennessee Senior - Alexander (R)
Announced retirement, maintains Trump call was 'inappropriate' reluctant to discuss. *sleeper score* 7/10
Tennessee Junior - Blackburn (R)
Unlike her senior counterpart, Marsha won't shut up about impeachment.
Announced retirement, maintains Trump call was 'inappropriate' reluctant to discuss. *sleeper score* 7/10
Tennessee Junior - Blackburn (R)
Unlike her senior counterpart, Marsha won't shut up about impeachment.
Texas Senior - Cornyn (R)
It's Texas, come on.
Texas Junior - Cruz (R)
Until late, Ted was walking a very fine line in expressing opinion. Trying to look presidential. Despite his most recent words, I still think he wants to shove his fist up Trump's a**. *sleeper score* 0.5/10
It's Texas, come on.
Texas Junior - Cruz (R)
Until late, Ted was walking a very fine line in expressing opinion. Trying to look presidential. Despite his most recent words, I still think he wants to shove his fist up Trump's a**. *sleeper score* 0.5/10
Utah Senior - Lee (R)
Considering he tried to block funding to 9/11 first freaking responders, he's a cuck that needs to go, impeachment vote aside.
Utah Junior - Romney (R)
Openly Trump-critical. Romney and Pierre Delecto have a *sleeper score* 8/10
Considering he tried to block funding to 9/11 first freaking responders, he's a cuck that needs to go, impeachment vote aside.
Utah Junior - Romney (R)
Openly Trump-critical. Romney and Pierre Delecto have a *sleeper score* 8/10
Vermont Senior - Leahy (D)
No surprises
Vermont Junior - Sanders (I)
Could have avoided impeachment all together if he was the 2016 Democratic nominee.... Just saying
No surprises
Vermont Junior - Sanders (I)
Could have avoided impeachment all together if he was the 2016 Democratic nominee.... Just saying
Virginia Senior - Warner (D)
We're all very happy how BLUE Virginia is becoming.
Virginia Junior - Kaine (D)
Considering his campaign was hacked by Trump and the Russians (yeah, it's proven), no concerns here.
We're all very happy how BLUE Virginia is becoming.
Virginia Junior - Kaine (D)
Considering his campaign was hacked by Trump and the Russians (yeah, it's proven), no concerns here.
Washington Senior - Murray (D)
No surprises
Washington Junior - Portman (D)
No surprises
No surprises
Washington Junior - Portman (D)
No surprises
Maine Senior - Collins (R)
The only thing less transparent than Susan Collins is brick wall. Facing tough reelection *sleeper score* 5/10
Maine Junior - King (I)
No concerns
The only thing less transparent than Susan Collins is brick wall. Facing tough reelection *sleeper score* 5/10
Maine Junior - King (I)
No concerns
Maryland Senior - Cardin (D)
No surprises
Maryland Junior - Van Hollen (R)
No problem
No surprises
Maryland Junior - Van Hollen (R)
No problem
Massachusetts Senior - Warren (D)
*my pick for Democratic nominee*
I'll support whomever the candidate ultimately is.
Massachusetts Junior - Markey (D)
No problem
*my pick for Democratic nominee*
I'll support whomever the candidate ultimately is.
Massachusetts Junior - Markey (D)
No problem
Michigan Senior - Stabenow (D)
No surprises
Michigan Junior - Peters (D)
No problem
No surprises
Michigan Junior - Peters (D)
No problem
Minnesota Senior - Klobuchar (D)
*my safety candidate*
#2 for VP nominee behind Kamala
Minnesota Junior - Smith (D)
No problem
*my safety candidate*
#2 for VP nominee behind Kamala
Minnesota Junior - Smith (D)
No problem
Mississippi Senior - Wicker (R)
Same Republican nonsense and debunked, trite talking points
Mississippi Junior - Hyde Smith (R)
Come on, it's Mississippi. Do we even need it?
Same Republican nonsense and debunked, trite talking points
Mississippi Junior - Hyde Smith (R)
Come on, it's Mississippi. Do we even need it?
Missouri Senior - Blunt (R)
Surprisingly rather silent on impeachment talks. He's waiting in the wings for one to watch.
Missouri Junior - Hawley (R)
Winner of the Matt Gaetz look alike contest. While he's opposed to impeachment, not quite as batshit bonkers as Gaetz
Surprisingly rather silent on impeachment talks. He's waiting in the wings for one to watch.
Missouri Junior - Hawley (R)
Winner of the Matt Gaetz look alike contest. While he's opposed to impeachment, not quite as batshit bonkers as Gaetz
Montana Senior - Tester (D)
Not quite as vocal as I would hope, but given his 'Tester-iness' with the ACA repeal attempt, I'm not worried about him becoming Montana's Joe Manchin
Montana Junior - Daines (R)
Already positioned as a baby-faced Lindsey Graham.
Not quite as vocal as I would hope, but given his 'Tester-iness' with the ACA repeal attempt, I'm not worried about him becoming Montana's Joe Manchin
Montana Junior - Daines (R)
Already positioned as a baby-faced Lindsey Graham.
Nebraska Senior - Fischer (R)
Only US Senator I discovered I wasn't following until now. Clearly a reason, the swamp runs deeply in her office.
Nebraska Junior - Sasse (R)
Was openly critical of Donald Trump, but seems to buy into the FISA scheme. Still, *sleeper score 3-4/10
Only US Senator I discovered I wasn't following until now. Clearly a reason, the swamp runs deeply in her office.
Nebraska Junior - Sasse (R)
Was openly critical of Donald Trump, but seems to buy into the FISA scheme. Still, *sleeper score 3-4/10
Nevada Senior - Cortez Masto (D)
No surprises
Nevada Junior - Rosen (D)
No problem
No surprises
Nevada Junior - Rosen (D)
No problem
West Virginia Senior - Manchin (D)
Only Democrat I have concern with.
West Virginia Junior - Moore Capito (R)
No hiding her support for Donald Trump.
Only Democrat I have concern with.
West Virginia Junior - Moore Capito (R)
No hiding her support for Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Senior - Johnson (R)
Embroiled in the scandal himself. The "Nunes" of the Senate. But Wisconsin is tough, don't rule-out a flip flop if more dirt shows up on his shirt
Wisconsin Junior - Baldwin (D)
No problem
Embroiled in the scandal himself. The "Nunes" of the Senate. But Wisconsin is tough, don't rule-out a flip flop if more dirt shows up on his shirt
Wisconsin Junior - Baldwin (D)
No problem
Wyoming Senior - Enzi (R)
Another retiring Senator, largely hush on impeachment. Don't discount Wyoming; first woman Governor in the US. *Roots*
Wyoming Junior - Barrasso (R)
Nothing like his senior counterpart
Another retiring Senator, largely hush on impeachment. Don't discount Wyoming; first woman Governor in the US. *Roots*
Wyoming Junior - Barrasso (R)
Nothing like his senior counterpart
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