Question re senate trial of trump

[choie]

Will the fact that the Dems haven’t been able to take their rightful place as head of the committee in the senate affect the machinations of the trial?

[servermsh]

1. It should not, since the trial is in the full Senate, which Democrats control.

Assuming all Democrats are there.

[VarryOn]

2. How is this even an issue?

I don't understand how Republicans even have an option to cause this.

[panader0]

3. Democrats may well have control of the committees by then.

Graham's refusal to hold hearings on Garland has stirred some action.