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    1. digby‏ @digby56 Aug 29

      digby Retweeted emptywheel

      He thinks he'll be protected by the Senate Republicans. If they keep the majority, he's probably right.https://twitter.com/emptywheel/status/1034963477994110977 …

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      emptywheel @emptywheel
      Outside of Trump's orbit, too, there is near unanimity on this point. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/winter-is-coming-allies-fear-trump-isnt-prepared-for-gathering-legal-storm/2018/08/29/b07fc0a6-aba0-11e8-b1da-ff7faa680710_story.html … pic.twitter.com/GIqVrKc9WW
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      emptywheel‏ @emptywheel Aug 29
      Replying to @digby56

      The split -- and the indictments Mueller rolls out -- will be very key on that point.

      6:02 PM - 29 Aug 2018
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        2. Jeff Hauser‏Verified account @jeffhauser Aug 30
          Replying to @emptywheel @digby56

          I actually do not think that Trump is much more protected from conviction by there being 50-52 Republicans than 49. And I think the risk for conviction, if impeached, is pretty high either way.

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        3. Sasha Samberg-Champion‏ @ssamcham Aug 30
          Replying to @jeffhauser @emptywheel @digby56

          Whether that makes a difference depends on a legal question I haven't seen addressed but could be important: Is the Senate obligated to hold a trial should the House impeach? Or could McConnell just not hold a trial, as he pocketed the Garland nomination?

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        4. Jeff Hauser‏Verified account @jeffhauser Aug 30
          Replying to @ssamcham @emptywheel @digby56

          Interesting question, but practically speaking, I think many GOPers (including those with potentially competitive 2020 races) would force McConnell's hand. Let's not deny Senate Republicans agency as if McConnell is actually dictatorial, as opposed to their chosen instrument.

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        5. Sasha Samberg-Champion‏ @ssamcham Aug 30
          Replying to @jeffhauser @emptywheel @digby56

          As a political matter, I suspect many Senate Republicans would voice displeasure publicly but would be privately quite happy not to engage in proceedings and votes that would divide their caucus and diminish their 2020 chances.

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        6. Jeff Hauser‏Verified account @jeffhauser Aug 30
          Replying to @ssamcham @emptywheel @digby56

          Gerald Ford overcame debate gaffes by his VP & himself to almost win in 1976 *because* the GOP ripped the band aid off in 1974. (Dems only gained 1 House seat in 1976! Senate neutral!) If GOP doesn't get distance from Trump in 2019, Trump can still be huge factor in 2022.

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        1. Thornton Hall‏ @ThorntonHall1 Aug 29
          Replying to @emptywheel @digby56

          Democracy in action on this point is Republican Senators afraid to get out in front of voters but willing to follow them if Mueller or other events change their mind. You can hate it, but it’s democracy.

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