Month: January 2020

It seems fitting that he’d act like an idiot and a pariah on the international stage even as the Senate considers his removal from office.

The Senate majority leader wants to win an acquittal for Trump, but also keep him minimally viable as the Republican’s 2020 presidential nominee.

The majority leader realizes that there is a real risk that he’ll face actual votes for conviction if he doesn’t keep a tight lid on what can be presented during the trial.

With two week to go, there are four candidates who could carry the first contest without it defying expectations or significantly shaking up the race.

His conservative district has been turning against him and his unethical behavior is stark enough that he should no longer feel like he’s a safe bet to be reelected.