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Since McConnell went on Hannity and admitted that he has been coordinating with the Trump team on rules and format, including the possibility of choosing not to allow witnesses to be called, isnt this evidence of a conspiracy to obstruct Congress if the intention is to inhibit a fair trial?
House Democrats should add this new count to the existing evidence of Obstruction of Congress. Once it is voted on and part of the Articles of Impeachment, wouldnt McConnell have to recuse himself? He cant preside over an impeachment removal trial that includes his actions as evidence, right?
And if he does recuse, that would put Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in charge, wouldnt it? Then Schumer could bring on the witnesses and issue more subpoenas, including documents. The rules would still have to be voted on, but Dems would need only two GOP Senators to switch. If they stonewall, and dont even confirm rules that allow for witness testimony, they will be proven as cowards trying to deny the democratic process called for in the Constitution..
PLEASE ASK YOUR DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN/CONGRESSWOMAN IF THIS IS POSSIBLE, and if it is, might they please take the reins and run with it? This needs to happen before the full House vote on Wednesday.
tritsofme
(17,379 posts)StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)The Republican majority would still control the process.
INdemo
(6,994 posts)cbdo2007
(9,213 posts)On the obstruction charge.