Thread by @burgessev

The 16 other Rs that supported Trump's impeachment don't regret their vote and several defend Cheney. They just don't see it as their job to respond to Trump's election lies every time he puts out a statement. They want to focus on policy/Biden

politico.com/news/2021/05/1… @MZanona

@MZanona “I tend to focus on policy, not personalities. And I made my [impeachment] decision very clear by giving a long floor speech explaining it. And it’s time to move on to the challenges we’re facing,” Collins said.

Burr: “It’s you guys that are starting the stories on Trump"

@MZanona There was talk of the impeachment 10 working together in the House, per Mel. And hope that Cheney would give the others cover.

Instead, “this keeps putting them back in [trouble] with their base back home,” said a Hosue R. "Liz is hurting the impeachment folks the most.”

@MZanona Collins defended Cheney as a "woman of strength and character and did what she thought was right." Romney says “It’s important for us to stand up for people who are honorable, capable people." And Kinzinger is a strong defender of Cheney

But most other pro-impeachment Rs quieter

Rep. Katko is supporting Stefanik and Rep. Tom Rice is complaining to colleagues about Cheney.

“She seems not to be able to leave it," said Sen. Cramer. "She’s asked for and received a position of leadership that, unfortunately, requires you to give up some of your autonomy"