1. Impeachment All But Over
The fate of President Trump’s impeachment trial is likely sealed.
Moments ago, Senator Lamar Alexander, seen as the deciding vote on whether new witnesses would be heard in the trial, said he would vote against the measure.
The fate of President Trump’s impeachment trial is likely sealed.
Moments ago, Senator Lamar Alexander, seen as the deciding vote on whether new witnesses would be heard in the trial, said he would vote against the measure.
2. Prelude to a Requiem
Lamar Alexander's announcement dealt what was widely seen as a fatal blow to Democrats, who needed four Republicans to call witnesses.
Tomorrow will be a very messy impeachment day. Things will go well into the night.
Lamar Alexander's announcement dealt what was widely seen as a fatal blow to Democrats, who needed four Republicans to call witnesses.
Tomorrow will be a very messy impeachment day. Things will go well into the night.
3. “I worked with other senators to make sure that we have the right to ask for more documents and witnesses, but there is no need for more evidence to prove something ... that does not meet the United States Constitution’s high bar for an impeachable offense.” -- Mr. Alexander
4. Senator Susan Collins announced tonight that she would vote to support hearing from witnesses, joining Senator Mitt Romney. Even if Senator Lisa Murkowski, another moderate, were to form a trio with them, Democrats wouldn’t have the votes they need.
5. A 50-50 tie in an impeachment trial means a motion fails. Chief Justice John Roberts could decide to break that tie — while impeachment rules are vague, there is some precedent — but it’s unlikely he would do it.
6. The procedural drama tomorrow will be epic. Rest well tonight.
Good night to all!
The End
Good night to all!
The End
