Here is the oath that senators must take before any impeachment trial:

[Poiuyt]

Rule XXV of the Senate Rules in Impeachment Trials provides the text: ”I solemnly swear (or affirm) that in all things appertaining to the trial of ____, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help me God.”

So if Lindsey and Mitch and the rest of the republican senators take this pledge, does that mean they will be impartial jurors, or will they blaspheme God?

[The Blue Flower]

1. They're doing it for The Chosen One

So there's really no contradiction there.

[alittlelark]

2. Time for legal + Constitutional scholars to STEP UP !!

This is blatant, and needs to be dealt with.

[Garrett78]

3. They've been displaying utter disregard for their oath and the rule of law for so long already.

They haven't been held accountable, so they have nothing to fear.

[AncientGeezer]

4. They can..and will...change the rules...they can.

[milestogo]

5. Oaths don't mean jack shit to these people.

[Karadeniz]

6. Both.

[marble falls]

7. I'll make book on the fact they are as solem in that oath as they are on their marriage vows ...

Gingrich, Giuliani, Trump etc.

[bucolic_frolic]

8. I think McConnell's other shoulder is about to go out