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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Wed Jan 15, 2020, 11:50 PM Jan 2020

Mitch's sprint to get to the two scoops

He was on the Senate floor today, doubling down on a Trump "acquittal."

I didn't watch any of the Parnas coverage today. I'm aware of what came out of it, and still think this is going to land in voters' laps this November. I see no evidence that Republican Senators GAF and will do anything other than remain in lock step.

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Mitch's sprint to get to the two scoops (Original Post) Miles Archer Jan 2020 OP
It's time DUgosh Jan 2020 #1
count the number of chins Skittles Jan 2020 #2
I don't see any chins, it's all neck fat. BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #5
More chins than a chinese phone book. Mc Mike Jan 2020 #9
you so bad Skittles Jan 2020 #10
There is one thing tho: Moscow Mitch's Senate majority means more to him than any president... Hekate Jan 2020 #3
I see Pence as a more extreme version of Trump without the pornstars and playmates Miles Archer Jan 2020 #4
Our electoral system has been infiltrated & sabotaged by a hostile foreign power, still very active Hekate Jan 2020 #7
When a house of cards falls... safeinOhio Jan 2020 #6
The Tortoise and the Hair Helmet Blue Owl Jan 2020 #8

Hekate

(90,714 posts)
3. There is one thing tho: Moscow Mitch's Senate majority means more to him than any president...
Wed Jan 15, 2020, 11:55 PM
Jan 2020

If it looks like he might lose his majority, he is capable of a surgical triage that dumps Trump. Of course then we'd be stuck with Pence.

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
4. I see Pence as a more extreme version of Trump without the pornstars and playmates
Thu Jan 16, 2020, 12:02 AM
Jan 2020

I read something recently...didn't find it compelling enough to share it here...about McConnell feeling he had more of a "guarantee" to do whatever the hell he wanted with Trump, rather than Pence.

But you make a good point...IF he thought that was in jeopardy, he won't risk it. Of course, he'd have to have a pretty clear vision in front of him of it all slipping away. Until that happens...until his Senate majority grows a spine...I'm still placing my bet on "November."

Hekate

(90,714 posts)
7. Our electoral system has been infiltrated & sabotaged by a hostile foreign power, still very active
Thu Jan 16, 2020, 12:18 AM
Jan 2020

I am not all that sanguine about Trump losing at the ballot box. In addition, if he does lose in November, he will have almost 3 months left in office to wreak vengeance on the nation and the world.

You are right: Pence is extremely dangerous, especially to women. He is a religious fanatic who believes God wants him to do all kinds of things. However, he is also corrupt -- and I so hope he gets swept up and exposed in these investigations.

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