What's noteworthy isn't really that Lamar admits the evidence shows Trump "did it" — that's like admitting the sky is blue.
The noteworthy part is that so few other Republicans are willing to make that obvious point.
The noteworthy part is that so few other Republicans are willing to make that obvious point.
A common position among Democrats in 1999 was that, yes, Clinton did inappropriate things, but it wasn't worth removing him from office.
But because Trump asserts he did nothing wrong, that's the most common GOP position too.
But because Trump asserts he did nothing wrong, that's the most common GOP position too.
As usual @LPDonovan is worth reading for those who want to understand many Republicans' mentality (or, if you prefer, rationalizations) here. 
@LPDonovan So while on the surface Trump's acquittal may look similar to Clinton's, a difference here is that this time most of the president's party is hesitant to say — even in totally empty rhetoric! — that he did anything wrong at all.
@LPDonovan Some Rs might respond, hey, we got him to restart the aid. True.
But that addressed Trump's meddling with Ukraine, not his meddling w/2020.
Former Bush adviser Keith Hennessey makes that point. Regardless of quid pro quo, "the ask was the bad act."
keithhennessey.com/2020/01/31/on-…
But that addressed Trump's meddling with Ukraine, not his meddling w/2020.
Former Bush adviser Keith Hennessey makes that point. Regardless of quid pro quo, "the ask was the bad act."
keithhennessey.com/2020/01/31/on-…
