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Nevilledog

(51,063 posts) Mon Feb 8, 2021, 10:51 AM Feb 2021

McConnell and Schumer close to a deal on trial rules. Some of the details below...

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McConnell and Schumer close to a deal on trial rules. Some of the details below... (Original Post) Nevilledog Feb 2021 OP

Why does Schumer need to deal with McConnell on anything? DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #1

I think trying to hammer out the details is normal. Nevilledog Feb 2021 #2

Good to see Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #3

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)

1. Why does Schumer need to deal with McConnell on anything?

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 10:55 AM

Feb 2021

I thought the Ds now controlled?

Nevilledog

(51,063 posts)

2. I think trying to hammer out the details is normal.

Reply to DonaldsRump (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 11:01 AM

Feb 2021

Difference being, McConnell can't force or unilaterally decide the rules.

Johnny2X2X

(19,021 posts)

3. Good to see

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 11:06 AM

Feb 2021

Some people are forgetting that the impeachment 1 trial was a sham, McConnel would not allow witnesses or even evidence to be presented. It was basically a brief summary of the case and the defense and then a vote.

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