Thread by @Sulliview

The Trump era’s pervasive culture of lying, amplified by MAGA media, made it ‘impossible’ for Senate Republicans to vote their underdeveloped consciences. My column washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/medi…

In the column, I recall this moment, just a few months ago:

🙏 @GlennKesslerWP @ddale8 and all the others who did their best against the onslaught. We owe you

BUT: @pbump's analysis today: 'Not only did Trump lose and ridiculously claim he hadn’t, but he is now a twice-impeached president whose actions met with unexpected condemnation from his own party, in a moment when polarization runs deep enough to ensure he would be acquitted.'

Here's the link to Phil's data-rich piece: washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/…