agree. everybody knew this show was going to the big stage...
With all due respect Phil, many normal people from both sides of the political spectrum and pragmatic Independents are interested in seeing a fair trial here. I think most people fit into one of 5 categories which are:
1) Trump haters who want him out no matter what and are looking to get rid of him by hook or by crook.
2) Trump idolizers who feel that the whole investigation is a sham or witch hunt and he can do no wrong.
3) Those who are not convinced that enough evidence was presented to back up the charges but are willing to consider other evidence or witnesses that have been barred from testifying by Trump.
4) Those who agree that what the House investigation revealed about Trump and Giuliani is true and was wrong but don’t really care as long as Trump appoints judges they prefer and keeps up his hard line stance regarding immigration and border security or other issues important to them.
5) Those who feel that the evidence clearly shows that Trump,Giuliani, Parnas, Fruman, Nunes we’re involved in a politically motivated scheme which was not in our national interest and undermined our official foreign policy and agents thereof. That said, it is up to members of The US Senate to hear all relevant evidence and instruct all relevant witnesses to testify before them, THEN decide what, if any action should be taken by them as per the US Constitution.
Taking into account all of these categories, the breakdown is very close regarding those who want him removed and those who don’t. Probably something like this:
35% want his ass thrown out regardless
35% don’t care what he did and or insist that this is all a witch hunt.
30% who are not yet convinced one way or another at this point and will wait until all the facts and evidence are presented. Because there will probably never be 67% of the US Senate willing to vote to remove him, he will most likely not be removed, but if 55% or more of the voting population believe he acted recklessly and continually lied, it could be a factor in the next election. In any case, I think it is heathy for America for the congress to challenge any President if they feel he/she is abusing his/her power.