Democrats have created lots of problems for themselves by rushing to impeach a president who will be a former president before trial begins. Senate Dems want to confirm Biden appointments, get started on agenda. But the trial... 1/6 washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
WP reports Dems want quick trial, get it over with, get on to business. Maybe split days, impeachment and other biz. But that would just prolong the proceedings. Maybe Pelosi can play tricks with timing, delay sending to Senate. She's done it before! 2/6 washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
Now Democrats want Senate Republicans to help get them out of impeachment jam. Really? Why should Republicans do that? 3/6
And this: WP reports 'Congressional leaders do not believe' SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts 'will be summoned to preside.' What??? Constitution says 'When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside.' Is that not clear? 4/6 washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
So you say Trump will not be President of the United States? Then what is he? Constitution says 'The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of...' 5/6
Where does a former president fit in? Ask Democrats on the Hill. They're trying to figure it out. 6/6 End.

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