Some Republican senators indicate that they are more likely to vote for inclusion of witnesses
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Romney, Collins say Bolton report strengthens case for witnesses, makes them increasingly likely
A pair of moderate Republican senators said Monday that a report of major revelations in a soon-to-be-released book by John Bolton strengthens the case for calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial — and even a top ally of the president said Bolton would be a "relevant" witness.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said it's "increasingly likely" there will be enough Republican senators to vote to call witnesses.
"I think, with the story [about Bolton's book] that came out yesterday, it's increasingly apparent that it would be important to hear from John Bolton," Romney told reporters. Romney said he hasn't fully made up his mind, but he said that what Bolton has to say is "relevant" and that "therefore I'd like to hear it."
"I think it's increasingly likely that other Republicans will join those of us who think we should hear from John Bolton," Romney said. "I've spoken with others who've opined upon this, as well."
Another moderate Republican senator, Susan Collins of Maine, tweeted a statement saying the "reports about John Bolton's book strengthen the case for witnesses and have prompted a number of conversations among my colleagues."
At least four Republicans would have to vote alongside all Democratic senators to secure new testimony, which could lengthen the trial.
Romney, Collins, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee are considered to be the most likely Republicans to vote for witnesses. Murkowski said Monday: "I've said before I'm curious about what Ambassador Bolton might have to say. I'm still curious."
Alexander said he won't decide until after both sides have answered questions from the Senate.
"After we've heard all the arguments, after we heard the questions and the answers to the questions and we've studied the record, then we'll have that vote. And at that time, I'll make a decision about whether I think they need additional evidence," he said.
Sen. Angus King, an independent from Maine who is aligned with the Democrats, said in an interview with NPR that he thinks more Republicans will want to hear from Bolton.
"I think there'll be more than four. My bold prediction will be five or 10," King said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham. R-S.C., a top Trump ally who's resisted calls for additional witnesses and documents, acknowledged that Bolton may be "a relevant witness" and said he'd consider subpoenaing a manuscript of his book.
"I want to know what's in the manuscript. Yeah, I think that's important," Graham told reporters.
Romney, Collins say Bolton report strengthens case for witnesses, makes them increasingly likely
A pair of moderate Republican senators said Monday that a report of major revelations in a soon-to-be-released book by John Bolton strengthens the case for calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial — and even a top ally of the president said Bolton would be a "relevant" witness.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said it's "increasingly likely" there will be enough Republican senators to vote to call witnesses.
"I think, with the story [about Bolton's book] that came out yesterday, it's increasingly apparent that it would be important to hear from John Bolton," Romney told reporters. Romney said he hasn't fully made up his mind, but he said that what Bolton has to say is "relevant" and that "therefore I'd like to hear it."
"I think it's increasingly likely that other Republicans will join those of us who think we should hear from John Bolton," Romney said. "I've spoken with others who've opined upon this, as well."
Another moderate Republican senator, Susan Collins of Maine, tweeted a statement saying the "reports about John Bolton's book strengthen the case for witnesses and have prompted a number of conversations among my colleagues."
At least four Republicans would have to vote alongside all Democratic senators to secure new testimony, which could lengthen the trial.
Romney, Collins, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee are considered to be the most likely Republicans to vote for witnesses. Murkowski said Monday: "I've said before I'm curious about what Ambassador Bolton might have to say. I'm still curious."
Alexander said he won't decide until after both sides have answered questions from the Senate.
"After we've heard all the arguments, after we heard the questions and the answers to the questions and we've studied the record, then we'll have that vote. And at that time, I'll make a decision about whether I think they need additional evidence," he said.
Sen. Angus King, an independent from Maine who is aligned with the Democrats, said in an interview with NPR that he thinks more Republicans will want to hear from Bolton.
"I think there'll be more than four. My bold prediction will be five or 10," King said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham. R-S.C., a top Trump ally who's resisted calls for additional witnesses and documents, acknowledged that Bolton may be "a relevant witness" and said he'd consider subpoenaing a manuscript of his book.
"I want to know what's in the manuscript. Yeah, I think that's important," Graham told reporters.
It seems Parnas also has audiotape of Trump firing our Ukrainian ambassador.
Comments (51)
'Publicans must be DROOLING at the thought
And the 'CRAT MANAGER kicked the door of opportunity open for them to do so!!!
Unbelievable.
Should The Don be asked to take a vacation, I'm certain he'd tell those making the request to go to Hell.
If it did happen, the Veep (Pence) would become Prez.
It WILL be perceived that they'd pushed some Antifa SJW Snowflake over the edge.
From the jubilation from the House and Senate Democrats and the weird muttering and confusion, from Repubs in the Senate and House,
I'd say you trumpies better get woke up and pc or something! Forget the snowflake sobbing routines about conspiracies and forget about process and how mean the real men were to you !
Hey 'Nastics!
It's been awhile since we've been lectured on how Lefties are real smart.
And educated.
How 'bout some refresher training, huh?
Leave everything here as is.
Don't delete a thing. Just DO it. Right here. Right now.
Lay it on reeeeal arrogant & condescending like we all know you can.
And have.
I dare you. I DOUBLE Dare You!
What a FUN Impeachment
I apologize, if anyone was hurt by the fact, that not all people are equally intelligent. Indeed, I thought perhaps even the dumbest already knew that. Regardless, your ridiculous statements and behavior speak for themselves.
The comment two prior to my Dare is GIBBERISH.
See that comment & judge for y'all's selves.
Its hysterical. We could care less for ANY overseas opinions.
This is an international site. Opinions from all countries are welcome in the comments below my blogs.
The Gibberish is THREE comments above my "Dare" comment.
My bad
I'll repeat, We, being the Conservatives now running this country, have no need of your opinions or your input, as well as those of your communist counterparts.
We...will reelect President Trump in 2020. We...will dispense with all those things you hold dear...your Free entitlements, ie your welfare subsidies that provides for your kiosk business, your weekly unemployment checks, your food stamps...,
We...will not provide free healthcare as you expected from a caretaker government...we can't afford it and We will not subsidize it for you....We..
will not provide your free education...we will make students pay their loans back, we will withdraw funding as necessary to change the face of liberal indoctrination of our children...We...will control our borders only allowing those who meet with our requirements for entry,
We...are the 'we' of the next Republicans of the United States, and 'you' are just the afterbirth of a failed coup, a failed PC movement We are in the midst of squashing. And We don't care whether you like it or not. Politics have consequences....and you're it. Goodbye
I don't have to waste my time responding to an idiot ?
Begone Dopey !
Some Republican senators indicate that they are more likely to vote for inclusion of witnesses
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Nope, they won't. Expect a vote once the Senators are back....Friday should do it.
#1 tie any requests for additional witnesses to appear, to an additional condition that would allow the defense to pick it's own witnesses. This is something that dems/schiff wouldn't allow in the impeachment inquiry. It effectively is saying...you're asking for Bolton, knowing he's forbidden by executive privilege, but if that's what you want, go ahead but we'll need to speak to Biden, the whistleblower or Schiff before we ok it.
McConnell can make up ANY rule he wants. You got 4 Republicans who may vote further witnesses, we'll spot that and raise you Feinstein and two other dems who have indicated they may vote for acquittal....why?... its election time....
Friday...the vote....Not Guilty.
The Don - "YOU'RE FIRED!!"
My take, Bolton won't go that far.....he hates snowflakes as much as Americans do. As much as he wants to be a player President Trump proves he's just another experiment gone sour.
And as much as some Republicans want to open the door for 'other' witnesses (schiff, Biden and the whistleguywhoblewschiff), they are equally aware that allowing more witnesses won't bring them the results they want and jeopardizes their bids for re election. Lol....even Feinstein will probably vote for acquittal.
(We have yet to see an actual transcript). Essence is the word he used to describe it
on the video you posted.
Regardless, oddly, I don't see you objecting to the THOUSANDS of lies Trump tells.
The current tally is over 15,000 just since Trump was sworn in, which obliterates, by a long shot,
the amount of lies any other president has told.
Now the Democrats don't want to talk about or even have Biden and his son testify. It really doesn't matter cause they'd most likely lie under oath.
The call is recorded. Lets all hear it.
Nooooo. They hid it away on a top secret server after the whistleblower.
Yet, you heard it. Perhaps it's not all that top secret.....except for the quid pro quo.
Trump feared that he couldn't beat Joe. So, this was going to be his
insurance. He didn't count on a whistleblower, or any of his appointees to tell
the truth.
I expect Trump to never get it right, word for word unless he has a teleprompter.
It wasn't until they huddled with White House attorneys, when the denials erupted.