This is premised on the idea that Pelosi withholding the articles longer would be bad for McConnell, which doesn't really seem evident to me
Also, there's "bad" and then there's "bad enough to want to make concessions."
Sure, McConnell and Trump would prefer to get impeachment over with quickly. But is that preference strong enough to spur them to make concessions to Pelosi? Seems like the answer is no
Sure, McConnell and Trump would prefer to get impeachment over with quickly. But is that preference strong enough to spur them to make concessions to Pelosi? Seems like the answer is no
Furthermore, *even if* McConnell and the GOP were being badly politically damaged by Pelosi withholding the articles, there is another option available to them — changing the Senate rules to let the trial proceed without an official transmission of the articles.
The articles are public & passed. Holdup is sending them over as required by Senate rules.
Graham has proposed changing rules so trial can begin as soon as House votes to pass articles. No support for it now, but if Pelosi holds out, that could change
Graham has proposed changing rules so trial can begin as soon as House votes to pass articles. No support for it now, but if Pelosi holds out, that could change
