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StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:11 PM Feb 2021

Trump was acquitted, but a bipartisan majority of Senators found him guilty

And he was acquitted by a strictly partisan minority of Republican followers.

Remember that.

History surely will.

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Trump was acquitted, but a bipartisan majority of Senators found him guilty (Original Post) StarfishSaver Feb 2021 OP
Well said. And thanks for your explanations for us non-lawyers spooky3 Feb 2021 #1
Just got a text message about the acquittal MyMission Feb 2021 #2
they'll also remember that he acted with near impunity from justice bigtree Feb 2021 #3
Framing matters: 43-57 jxla Feb 2021 #4

spooky3

(38,864 posts)
1. Well said. And thanks for your explanations for us non-lawyers
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:13 PM
Feb 2021

Of various events. Much appreciated.

MyMission

(2,010 posts)
2. Just got a text message about the acquittal
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:14 PM
Feb 2021

And came here looking for names of republicans who voted to convict.

bigtree

(94,672 posts)
3. they'll also remember that he acted with near impunity from justice
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 05:14 PM
Feb 2021

...as far as the House and Senate are concerned.

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