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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe fear was palpable.
Perhaps if it had been a secret ballot, the vote would have been different?
But you could almost feel their fear.
The fear of being primaried. The fear of being verbally attacked by Donald Trump. The fear of being physically attacked by Trump supporters.
They knew he was guilty. But they simply could not overcome their fears.
Within a week, or sooner, Mr Trump will likely announce his next rally? Perhaps it will be in Arizona? Perhaps in Wisconsin? Perhaps in Florida? But, he will let everyone know that he is back in the game.
A drowning man will cling to a straw.
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The fear was palpable. (Original Post)
kentuck
Feb 2021
OP
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)1. Secret ballot equals zero repugs to convict
Theyre not secretly good people who want to do the right thing.
Irish_Dem
(80,418 posts)2. They are not afraid of Trump. They agree with him.
They are racist and corrupt.
riversedge
(80,040 posts)3. Clerk: Mr. McConnell. Sen. McConnell: Not guilty.
