….This verdict is ours to render. The people will judge us for how well and faithfully we fulfilled our duty. The grave question the Constitution tasks senators to answer is whether the President committed an act so extreme and egregious that it rises to the level of a “high crime and misdemeanor.”
Yes, he did.
The President asked a foreign government to investigate his political rival.
The President withheld vital military funds from that government to press it to do so.
The President delayed funds for an American ally at war with Russian invaders.
The President’s purpose was personal and political.
Accordingly, the President is guilty of an appalling abuse of the public trust.
What he did was not “perfect”— No, it was a flagrant assault on our electoral rights, our national security interests, and our fundamental values. Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office is perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can imagine….
#AmericansFindTrumpGuilty NOT EXONERATED #GOPCoverup
The president and his staffed admitted to the crimes publicly.
Acquitted but admitted guilty.
Guilty as sin by his own admissions. Ever the sycophant.
Of course, we all know he is though, don’t we? Any additional crimes are on you.
donating to your opponent. have a nice day.
I like presidents who haven’t been impeached.
Trump? He’s guilty as hell. The Bidens, not guilty but Trump got exactly what he wanted out of this charade- dirtying a good man’s reputation.
You can’t be “not guilty” when your trial doesn’t consist of witnesses or evidence.
History will remember this treachery and abdication of constitutional duty
He’s guilty and you know it.
Vicky hartzler is a joke
#ForeverImpeached Acquitted, not exonerated.
That’s not what that guy you all voted for 8 years ago says.
Shame on you!
Not guilty is not the same as innocent. It simply means they fear Trump more than the voters and history. We all know the man is guilty as hell.
Still impeached and an awful man. And you’re complicit.
The republic has failed
Not exonerated
Oh, Vicky, he’s guilty all right.
Rigged jury.
Still impeached. Forever!
Complicit in the cover up. Yes you are.
It’s incredible anyone can say that with a straight face. You don’t want him gone… bc you like who and what he is. Gross but ok. But his guilt isn’t even in question. He obviously did that shit.
Sure let’s act like it was a fair trial. Let’s pretend republicans weren’t bias in this trial. Let’s pretend the republicans didn’t block witnesses from testifying. You are seriously so stupid. Go represent the great state of Kansas and get out of Missouri.
Oh, the Orange Menace is guilty. You just don’t have the moral courage to do anything about it.
He is clearly Guilty! And you are also guilty of a cover-up!
As it should be, Way to go Senate, except for Romney (Traitor)
It starts.
So you think it’s appropriate for a sitting president to use congressionally appropriated aid as leverage to coerce a FOREIGN GOVERNMENT into interfering in a US election to his benefit?
REALLY?
And Mitt Romney is the traitor? Give me a break…
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
Senator Roy Blunt (r) voted today, in opposition to bipartisan support, to acquit Donald Trump (r) on both articles of impeachment.
Roy Blunt (r) [2016 file photo].
Question: Guilty or Not Guilty (Article I, Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump )
Vote Number: 33
Vote Date: February 5, 2020, 04:09 PM
Required For Majority: 2/3
Vote Result: Not Guilty
Measure Number: H.Res. 755 (A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. )
Measure Title: A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Vote Counts
Guilty 48
Not Guilty 52
Blunt (R-MO), Not Guilty
Question: Guilty or Not Guilty (Article II, Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump )
Vote Number: 34
Vote Date: February 5, 2020, 04:24 PM
Required For Majority: 2/3
Vote Result: Not Guilty
Measure Number: H.Res. 755 (A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. )
Measure Title: A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Vote Counts
Guilty 47
Not Guilty 53
Blunt (R-MO), Not Guilty
On Twitter:
Senator Roy Blunt @RoyBlunt
House Democrats pursued a partisan impeachment that was never going to work.
[….] 3:45 PM · Feb 5, 2020
Senator Josh Hawley (r) voted today, in opposition to bipartisan support, to acquit Donald Trump (r) on both articles of impeachment.
Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].
Question: Guilty or Not Guilty (Article I, Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump )
Vote Number: 33
Vote Date: February 5, 2020, 04:09 PM
Required For Majority: 2/3
Vote Result: Not Guilty
Measure Number: H.Res. 755 (A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. )
Measure Title: A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Vote Counts
Guilty 48
Not Guilty 52
Hawley (R-MO), Not Guilty
Question: Guilty or Not Guilty (Article II, Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump )
Vote Number: 34
Vote Date: February 5, 2020, 04:24 PM
Required For Majority: 2/3
Vote Result: Not Guilty
Measure Number: H.Res. 755 (A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. )
Measure Title: A resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Vote Counts
Guilty 47
Not Guilty 53
Hawley (R-MO), Not Guilty
Those are labels Josh Hawley (r) gets to wear forever.
On Twitter:
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
It’s time to end this cycle of bitterness & payback and turn to the future. We can rebuild our great national life together if we will turn our efforts & our energy to the people’s priorities
[….] 12:09 PM · Feb 5, 2020
Some of the responses:
Ok. Where is your proposal to protect people with pre-existing conditions?
Trumps in court right now to remove that, so Senator Joke Hawley won’t go against his party. America be damned, Hawleys gonna kiss him some orange trumpy ass. #HawleysATraitor
Get your mouth off the President’s ass and grow a backbone.
How dare you disrespect a wounded vetran. You have every right to disagree with anyone but ni right to disrespect them this is not one of you housewives reality shows stop your trash talk
Uh…
Blah Blah ….
If you want to end the “cycle of bitterness” then stop using terms like “The Dems”.
What foreign nations are you going to use for your next campaign?
…umm…the people’s priorities were that you call witnesses. You blew off our priorities, pal.
P. S. It’s galling that you say “it’s time to end this cycle” while you yourself perpetuate it.
Might want to drop a note to the #ImpeachedPresident about your *concerns* .
That would be great! Does this mean you’re going to stop trying to belittle the other side of the aisle in your tweets and host some town halls to share a vision of unity and progress with your constituents?
How do you know what the people’s priorities are when you never meet with your constituents?
Can you list my priorities? I am your constituent. Hint…you’re suing to take away one of them.
I listened to Senator Romney and I listened to you. Enough said.
And…you could have begun listening to the American people by voting to allow the witnesses that 75% of Americans were asking for. You clearly only care about listening to a certain demographic.
ROMNEY: “Were I to ignore the evidence that has been presented and disregard what I believe my oath and the constitution demands of me for the sake of a partisan end, it would, I fear, expose my character to history’s rebuke and the censor of my own conscience.”
Watch Mitt’s speech and the way he voted.
How craven you are.
I, too, wish to turn to the future of voting you out of office for this embarrassing behavior.
#sycophantsenator
I believe this will be possible when Trump is no longer dividing our nation.
You, sir, are not worthy of being in the same room with #MittRomney.
Our priorities are having a president who obeys the law and does not lie about literally everything.
We can’t rebuild if you allow our president to deconstruct our society piece by piece. He shows he really doesn’t care about us in his recent tweet saying the Chiefs were in KS!! Seriously! He doesn’t care! He is all show and no knowledge! Unfit! and you will be too!
you mean #trump’s base….. everybody else you say is the enemy
From the dude that is trying like hell to get rid of safeguards for preexisting conditions
He literally said to a reporter after a townhall, “I believe insurance companies should be able to charge more for preexisting conditions.”
You are trying to take away people’s ACA healthcare.
Hack.
Respectfully, eat turds, man.
So, what ladder are you going to try to climb next? Aiming to be the next #MoscowMitch?
Ok then!! How about holding town halls? With “the people”? Hahahahaha Right!!!!! It’d be nice, wouldn’t it? Oh well, maybe we could be rich lobbyists and get a meeting!!!
Coward.
I have no interest is anything you have to say…you deny the truth and therefore I can’t trust you.
Congratulations on the cover up! And thanks for letting your constituents not hear all of the evidence. Thanks for never working with us too, BTW!! Well done. I can’t wait to see what Trump will get away with next because he’s totally above the law! Wish I could be that. GFY.
I’ll remember your vote on this. You’ll never get my vote again.
ALL of the people Josh? Or just the ones whose backs you use to climb the ladder?
Come to MO and hold a town hall with your constituents…blue and red, and we shall see how true this Tweet was.
It seems treason does pay.
If you were actually listening to the American people, like you claim, you would have voted for witnesses and evidence. 75% of the American people you say you represent wanted to see witnesses…
What are you afraid of?
You couldn’t find the truth if it was water and you fell out of a boat. Resign.
You have shown clearly that your priority is not the American people. Resign you partisan hack.
are you a senator or a late night televangelist?
Are you kidding? @realDonaldTrump is the KING of bitterness@and revenge. #delusional #AliceinWonderland #VoteBlueNoMatterWho2020
“people’s priorities” from one of the most notorious DARK MONEY beneficiaries of all time
a man is truly dangerous when he believes his own BULLSHIT
Mr. Hawley the state of Missouri and the people of the United States will hold you accountable for your vote. Trump is guilty and you know it. You’re not gonna tell me that you are so naive that you can’t see that for yourself. Wake up..
Your words are meaningless. You work for special interests and your own selfish political ambitions.
The people want the truth. You blocked witnesses.
Fake much? You are so transparent. You could care less about anything but your own political career. I guess you are if the Lindsey Graham school. You know the ones that would sell their mothers to stay in power. Can’t wait to vote you out
Can you imagine what we could do if we didn’t have a president that with every turn endangers are republic and the future of our country. You can ONLY imagine and that’s the problem. Shame on you #GOPCowards
Won’t happen because Republicans are allowing a criminal to forever taint our elections!! When this is said and done Trump will be more emboldened to lie and cheat! Hope you’re proud you have helped destroy democracy in this country!!!!
Dishonoring your oath and bringing more bad repute to a failing institution isn’t the way forward.
You freakin Trump toadie!
You don’t answer letters in a timely fashion, your staffers don’t answer the phone, you don’t hold town halls. You are all that the Republican Party represents: Bullshit, Gaslighting, and Mediocrity.
Resign!
You don’t know what the people’s priorities are.
You put party before country and made it easier for future presidents to abuse their power. Shame on you
You know what would help end the cycle of bitterness & payback? Actual consequences for lawbreaking. Rule of law. Concern about the Constitution.
Sweeping crime and corruption under the rug because it was done by _your_ asshole isn’t a road to reconciliation.
Senator, for too long the GOP has played nice with the opposition. Now, we have a coup de etat on our hands, Bolsheviks as serious presidential contenders, and a violent Brownshirt wing of the democrat party. I think the gloves need to come off.
Ooh, a Fascist.
It’s time to shut the fuck up, Joke Hawley, because you don’t listen to the American People. Why in the fuck do we need to hear the bullshit coming out of your mouth? #GOPBetrayedAmerica #Traitor #HawleysLyingAgain
You’re a complete asslicking idiot, eat shit!
Fuck off.
Hard to rebuild our great national life together when your party likes to do crime-ing and obstructing. Hard to rebuild when your Dear Leader elevates a racist blowhard over a Tuskegee Airman at the SOTU. Hard to rebuild when you’re up the president’s ass as much as you are
You are a slack-jawed, spineless, gutless coward.
You utter coward.
Eff you, pig!
The people’s priorities were hearing the witnesses, you sniveling little sycophant.
Not a particularly strong group of ringing endorsements, eh.
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
I am disappointed we were not able to vote to acquit @realDonaldTrump tonight – but I look forward to casting that vote next week, and ending this bitter, partisan circus 7:06 PM · Jan 31, 2020
Says the partisan hack and sycophant who can’t be bothered to hear witnesses.
It’s so cute that the junior senator from Missouri thinks it’s over.
Some of the comments:
Just think about all the times you get to go on Fox and talk about how pressuring an ally to investigate a political opponent and withholding crucial information and witnesses are not an impeachable offense. After all, if the President does it, it’s not impeachable.
“The most dangerous place to stand in Washington D.C. is any place between Senator Josh Hawley and a live microphone” – Charles P. Pierce
Impeached forever. No exoneration. The Dems should impeach him again on new charges.
Imagine hitching your wagon to Donald Trump (r) and believing he won’t do the same shit, eh Josh?
Voting for ending free, fair elections so Donald Trump can select himself president like Vladimir Putin does.
Sounds like you expect a patronage position as an American Oligarch out of the deal to vote for acquittal.
I believe your side has the elephants and the clowns.
Your party wants to do it Soviet style – pre determined outcome, attained with no witnesses or evidence. Not one scrap of paper. That does not exonerate DT – he is impeached forever.
In similar fashion, we’re disappointed in you.
To put it mildly.
You also refused to hear all the evidence. I think that’s sad for a former attorney general. Or anyone for that matter.
I’m completely disappointed that I even voted for you. #HawleyHidesTheTruth
It’s only partisan because you choose to be complicit instead of honoring your oath of office
I’m disappointed that you’re my senator. You have abandoned the constitution and your nation in your furvor to acquire more power for your party at the expense of this country and your dignity.
So disappointed you weren’t able to legalize bribery and obstruction?
The only reason it was partisan was because one side decided to double down on the cover up.
You violated your oath of office. Plain & simple.
i am so disappointed someone in your position isn’t taking this extra time reviewing the materials presented to them and seriously, IMPARTIALLY coming to a conclusion they keep to themselves until voting
#RIPAmerica #RIPGOP
You’ll never actually be able to acquit because you never actually held a trial. You just let him off like good puppets.
Although you’ll vote for acquittal, he’s guilty and you all know it.
Again, I ask; how did it feel to recite the pledge of allegiance, only to turn around and shred the Constitution?
The circus is nothing compared to the crimes that will come to light. We will not forget. History will revile you, toady.
Well, okay, the first one is a little poem written for children by a socialist minister in the early 1890s, the other is the governing document of the United States of America and is apparently no longer operative.
Look at that!
We have a Senator from Missouri showing he has no intentions of being an impartial juror.
Too bad his seat isn’t up until 2024.
Yes you would take joy in acquitting a criminal and not listening to the people who pay your salary.
@GOP knows trump should be impeached and removed. 75% of Americans know how a trial is supposed to work!
@GOP do not want the American People to hear from witnesses! #GOPCowards
What was your soul worth?
I’ve lost all respect for that darn GOP
And it’s not just because we so rarely agree
It’s their lies and deceit
How they shamelessly cheat
That’s distasteful, disgraceful, disgusting to me
Can’t aquit with a sham trial. 80% wanted witnesses. Only little people have to follow the law.
I’m embarrassed to be represented by you.
The democrats just don’t get it do they? They cannot accept election results unless they win and when they don’t we’re going to have continuous temper tantrums because they didn’t get their way.
Projection doesn’t just happen in movie theaters.
We appreciate that you support President @realDonaldTrump, it’s painful to see this disgusting trial go on another day. Hasn’t he been put through enough?
And, wait for it:
No
Gives you plenty of time to shine his shoes.
Problematic if you can’t tell shit from Shinola.
You mean you look forward to licking the boots of a corrupt dictator as you abandon any pretense of working for anyone but him. And the Kremlin.
Okay, not Shinola.
The American people are disappointed in you and the 50 other senators that are perpetrating a cover up. What kind of trial doesn’t have witnesses and documents? You are proving just how corrupt our government is and how much of a need there is for us to rise up against it.
tRump is IMPEACHED for life, even if he is acquitted in the Senate. He will still go down is history as being impeached. As @MickMulvaneyOMB would say “Get over it”.
#GOPCowards
We at least still got the victory knowing he will be acquitted.
“Knowing,” as in pre-ordained? How extra-constitutional. [see also: Pyrrhic]
With all due respect…you might be watching alternative news too much.
I understand your hurry. After all, the truth might come out.
The bitterness will not end with your gift to Putin and transnational crime, I guarantee you that.
“Россия” (Russia) – a variant of the Russian presidential flag.
I look forward to your next chapter in life when you’re voted out of the senate….
Partisan?!The majority of THE PEOPLE would like to hear witnesses.Have this be a true trial.Not the us vs them crap that you and other sycophants are parroting to save your rears.Wholly unbelievable.History won’t be kind to you Josh.The damage will be irreparable.#RIPAmerica
You and your Impeached Leader, enjoy it while you can. Tick, Tock.
If you think Trump’s troubles will end just because 51 sycophants and scaredy-cats cast a vote, think again
53, actually.
I can’t believe ANYONE agreed to leave this Trial open while the Democrats, as they are admitting, want more witnesses and to continue digging. 49 / 51
That is absolutely outragous!
#WeThePeople want you ALL too Get Back to WORK!
That’s so cute. They think that #MoscowMitch keeps the U.S. Senate working.
Its what will happen this week that concerns me.
Well, we are talking about Donald Trump (r) here.
Like it or not – you’re still an irrelevant nobody and no matter how much you kiss Trump’s behind you can bet he’d throw you under the bus in a minute.
Well, we are talking about Donald Trump (r) here.
Let’s hope, Senator Hawley, that you’ll do your part to end the partisan behavior. That means you’ll have to seek common ground and find compromises.
What color is the sky in their world?
If only there was a way you could have made it non-partisan, like actually listening to witnesses, looking at evidence and DOING YOUR DAMNED JOB.
Do you think, like Senator Alexander, that Trump did what Schiff said, but it wasn’t impeachable? Or do you think Trump’s call was perfect?
We could ask, if Josh Hawley (r) ever held open public town halls in Missouri.
Josh doesn’t think. At least not for himself.
He proved he’s just another GOP hack this week.
#GOPCorruptionOverCountry
I’m disappointed to see the GOP continue to put party over country, constituents, and Constitution. The corrupt must be very deep and very wide. #ShamTrial #TruthMattersRightMatters
Follow the money.
Rush to judgement to decide without even considering all the evidence, witnesses. What a shameful exercise.
#SenateGOPCoverup
I could not be more embarrassed of my elected senators right now. Cowards, both of you. This is a fake trial and there will be a fake acquittal.
He may be acquitted in a few days, but he’ll never be exonerated.
This tweet won’t age well. You’ll see it again at election time.
Frame that, and put it up on your wall.
This tweet will come back to haunt you. Get ready. And yeah, history has its eyes on you. So do millions of thoughtful, thinking people everywhere. Craven sycophancy isn’t a good look; nor is shredding the Constitution.
Donnie was impeached…forever and lost the popular vote. You went against the American public too, we wanted witnesses (if just one could have cleared Donnie we would have seen them=this means YOU know he is guilty and don’t care)
Well, at least this gives you the weekend to find a nice scepter and crown for his majesty.
Trump’s lead attorney in the impeachment trial could also be a witness, according to Bolton’s book
John Haltiwanger
…Cipollone was at this meeting, the manuscript said, suggesting he witnessed Trump order a top adviser to get involved in the coordinated effort to pressure Ukraine. This raises ethical questions about whether it was appropriate for Cipollone to lead Trump’s defense in a trial pertaining to matters he’s said to have firsthand knowledge of…
Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
1) Bolton is telling the truth
2) Cipollone was in the meeting
3) Cipollone is a fact witness and has misled the tribunal
4) Cipollone has violated the ABA Rules of Professionall Conduct
5) Cipollone should be disciplined by the Bar and potentially lose his bar license. 2:15 PM · Jan 31, 2020
And, now:
Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].
Josh Hawley (r) on allowing witnesses: No
Roy Blunt (r) [2016 file photo].
Roy Blunt (r) on allowing witnesses: No
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
A trial without witnesses or documents in evidence. Really.
So their cult leader can take a victory lap before a sporting event?
Senator Roy Blunt @RoyBlunt
House Democrats can’t bring a half-baked case to the Senate and expect us to make something of it. These are two of the weakest articles of impeachment you could possibly have.
[….] 10:52 AM · Jan 30, 2020
There was much hilarity in the comments:
So why don’t you allow witnesses to debunk their case? What should we not hear from the national security advisor Bolton under oath?
Then that just means you’re willing to sell your soul for a very low price, Rubles Roy.
82% of the public demand witnesses. We won’t be quiet about it.
I am your constituent, and I want witnesses. In fact, 75% of Americans want witnesses. You know who doesn’t? Trump. Innocent people want eye witnesses to clear their name. The guilty want them gagged.
Witnesses Roy. Your constituents are demanding witnesses! Why are you ignoring your constituents?
You have to wave a fistful of $100 bills to get Roy’s attention.
It’s really pretty simple, Roy. You, Josh, and Donnie think its okay for the POTUS to have a foreign country (widely seen as corrupt) to interfere in US elections and to investigate American citizens. Hope that Helps. We’ll remember you in 2022. [….]
I saw that you got a shout out from Trump yesterday. Good for you. And all you had to do was lick his testicles.
There’s not enough bleach in the world.
Good Ol’ Cash n’ Carry Blunt, the perfect lackey for Trump and Moscow Mitch. He can’t carry an honest tune but he warbles like a canary to make his masters happy. Blunt is bad for Missouri, bad for the nation.
Of course! Deny them access to the relevant information/testimony then cite lack of relevant information/testimony as justification for a glaringly obvious, partisan conclusion.
It’s not a trial if there aren’t witnesses
You corrupt, covering up sycophant. Those who cover up crimes are criminals too. I am a constituent and I will do everything in my power to see you voted out.
I want to hear from the witnesses! This president must not be allowed to be a dictator!
Call witnesses and let America decide then.
#CallTheWitnesses
Roy Blunt has chosen to work to protect trump 24/7 over working for MO.He will spend the rest of trump’s Presidency working and lying for trump. Every day more will come out and new scandals and Roy will spend all of his time working to defend trump.
#CorruptGOP
#GOPCoverup
I disapprove of the job you are doing. I am your constituent.
Call the witness and vote to release the documents. Call for Trump to testify.
So you are going to vote no on both to spite the House Democrats? The majority of Americans want to hear the witnesses. You represent the people of Missouri. Not Trump
80 percent of Americans want to hear Bolton testify. This is a trial. All trials have witnesses. This what Americans want. Let Bolton testify!
It’s not half-baked when it’s all true and you’re unwilling or scared of Trump to do the right thing. Vote for witnesses and stop fucking around.
I have been on a jury. There were witness. There was evidence. Do you work for the people of Missouri or the President’s defense team? The President is accused of misusing our tax dollars. Why don’t you want to know the truth? #ShowMeWitnesses
Think of it this way: Trump has been impeached. A healthy majority think he abused power and obstructed Congress. The trial is about whether Republican Senators want to be accomplices. It is you who are on trial. #Coverup #ObstructionOfCongress #WeWantWitnesess
@senatemajldr
And you are the weakest Senator… sadly, I voted for you in 2016, but I can do something about that in 2022. Trust me, you vote to acquit and MO voters will remember !!
I am in your constituency and want witnesses and documents anything less is a coverup by you.
You’ve failed, Senator.
You’re planning to endorse illegally impounding military aid to a vulnerable ally to coerce them to announce a sham investigation to interfere in our elections and then deny congressional authority to investigate?
Sooo… you’re all in on unaccountable dictatorship, then.
Weaker than lying about a blow job? When 75% of Americans want witnesses, I guess that really doesn’t matter. Don’t worry, the truth is going to come out and you and your complicit and corrupt GOP ilk will be standing on the wrong side of history.
you’ve done your best to keep it impossible to bring the facts to light. But just remember, you’re setting precedent.
And the information is still going to come out. They can fool themselves into believing if they don’t allow Bolton to testify, they will have buried the evidence but that’s just not reality.
It’s shameful and the greatest betrayal that you are choosing to fight for a criminal to have unlimited and unchecked power instead of fighting for our sovereignty. What a disgrace.
So you do want witnesses in the Senate? Good to know! Let’s see you get on board with calling some to testify, Roy!
Sarcasm, eh.
Senator, you & fellow GOP senators are the real risk to democracy, not the corrupt & guilty President. When you vote to acquit, you destroy the ability of Congress to be a co-equal branch of govt and elevate Trump to King. #CorruptGOP
Yeah, except for all the times he and his staff admitted it. On television. In front of millions. Except for that, right, #RublesRoy?
You’re being delusional Senator Blunt. The evidence is there to support it, how can you sit back and allow this to happen? I mean if a democrat did half the stuff Trump has done you a the GOP would be screaming impeach or “lock her up”.
So calling out traitorous acts is half baked? Grow a spine, Roy. Do the right thing! #WeWantDocuments #WeWantWitness
How long do you think you’ll be able to get away with gaslighting the country?
You can’t participate in a whole sale coverup without consequences
Not only are the @SenateGOP choking the life out of a 243 year democracy, they have managed to mortally wound their own party.@GOP @HouseGOP @senatemajldr @GOPLeader
Putin is very proud of your loyalty to trump, Roy.
Trials have witnesses. Period. Anything else will be seen as a cover-up and Republicans will be remembered for it forever.
The State of Missouri deserves better. #CountryOverParty
Democracy is over in the United States. The Republicans have sold out the country to Trump and Putin. Democracy is over.
You’re embarrassing us, Roy. The only thing half-baked are the excuses the GOP keeps trying to run past us about why you’re going to acquit no matter what evidence you block to the contrary.
I don’t agree with your assessment. You have not been paying close attention to the facts. Witnesses and documents are needed regardless of which political party it helps.
Without witnesses you are participating in a cover-up.
And on and on.
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
“The most dangerous place to stand in Washington D.C. is any place between Senator Josh Hawley and a live microphone” – Charles P. Pierce
***We cannot assure anyone that no pedestrians were trampled in the hurry to issue this Tweet or in the efforts of Josh Hawley (r) to get in front of a microphone.
This evening:
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Questioning for 5 hours so far in the Senate. Adam Schiff just said House Dems’ case is about bribery. But they didn’t allege bribery in the Articles! Or extortion. Or any unlawful conduct of any kind. But we should overturn an election? Schiff & Co getting desperate 5:46 PM · Jan 29, 2020
Josh Hawley [2016 file photo].
As always, there’s much hilarity in the responses:
You’re dishonest and should resign because you very clearly do not plan to follow through on the oath you swore.
I’ve never been a Hawley fan, but I didn’t expect him to this blatantly show his corruption to the world
Josh we want witnesses. I’ll remember this in 2024.
IT IS NOT OVERTURNING AN ELECTION. Because the bribe was not accepted does not negate the bribery. Please call witnesses!
Senator, you do realize that we have TV &/or radio & can listen in real time, right? Because….that is so not what he said.
Impeachment is NOT overturning an election. It’s in the Constitution
How did trump cheat in an election? He won fair and square. This impeachment has nothing to do with crimes or misconduct and everything to do with the Democrats trying to alter the course of the 2020 election. This is a coup. Fuck the dem pieces of shit.
Obvious satire.
He’s making it up as he goes.
Hey Josh, I’m a Missouri resident and I will be voting against every Republican on the ballet from now until the day I die!!
The shit show that you’re party has brought to our national politics is nauseating to say the least. Witnesses and documents or it’s a cover up…
Sure they alleged bribery in the Articles.
Here’s the text.
Impeachment doesn’t overturn the election. It replaces Trump with Pence. It’s in the Constitution. Read it.
Hey Josh just so u know, the “Constitution” (mentioned above) is the founding document of the American govt. I actually feel like u took an oath to it at some point, might be relevant here IMO. I heard it’s widely available online if you want to check it out.
Good luck buddy!
The description of Trump’s crimes by Democrats includes the solicitation of a bribe by Trump, when he asked Ukraine for a “favor”.
We want witnesses and documents.
Those silly Democrats trying to protect the sanctity of our elections and our constitution!!
Okay, that one’s sarcasm.
Are you a Senator or a Trump’s defense attorney? They aren’t the same.
It’s hard to tell. Either way the quality of the work is just as bad.
Remember the oath you took.
I am so disappointed in you Josh! Your allegiance to this virale, corrupt President is going to come back and bite you so badly!
There is no overturned election. This is a lie that Republicans perpetuate. The election stands but Pence becomes POTUS. If it were overturned there would either be a new election or Clinton would become POTUS. #RemoveTrumpNow
Ask if Josh is under oath! Ah wait he is! He just doesn’t seem to show it.
I’m a constituent and would like to see the Senate call for Witnesses and documents. It is then I think we will know the truth and there will be no doubts one way or another! Otherwise there will be a SHADOW over the Republican Senators as a coverup! Truth!
Your lack of knowledge is overwhelming.
We want witnesses and documents and a vote to remove. He is guilty Josh.
If you want to call Hunter Biden, go ahead. You have the majority. But it’s all a sham isn’t it? You guys would rather just smear someone than actually hear from them. You can’t ignore Bolton and think this will be a real trial. An overwhelming number of citizens want witnesses.
Are you sure you’re a lawyer? Abuse of Power by bribing a foreign official, (I will release the aid if you help me), to help with an election. Does that help. Your very disappointed constituent.
“…Now I know he went to Yale, I think, or Harvard, one of those, one of those fancy ones…”
Heh.
Your email to me was absolutely horrendous! Blunt emailed me back, and he was considerate and talked about how my views were justified; However, you just slammed my views and said they were unfounded and ridiculous! I’m insulted by this display! Expect another call!!!
Or, a sternly worded memo might work.
Article 1 describes bribery. We’re not that stupid.
He is.
You could not be more wrong.
Overturn an election=Not doing my job of holding a president accountable to the constitution.
Who said anything about overturning an election? Besides you.
Smart move to say the Democrats can only remove Trump after catching him in ALL his crimes since he’s proven he can commit them at break-neck speed.
Bribery IS Abuse of Power.
This isn’t overturning an election, that election is long over. Impeachment is removal of a President that abuses his power, in this case, by bribery.
That’s covered under abuse of power Sparky. Find a better lie than overturning the election.
This too… right in the Articles
“President Trump solicited the interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, in the 2020 United States Presidential election.”
*We cannot assure anyone that no pedestrians were trampled in the hurry to issue this Tweet or in the efforts of Josh Hawley (r) to get in front of a microphone.
“The most dangerous place to stand in Washington D.C. is any place between Senator Josh Hawley and a live microphone.” – Charles P. Pierce
Tonight:
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Dershowitz eviscerates the Dems’ case tonight. They have not charged an impeachable offense or alleged impeachable conduct. Period. Let’s vote 8:32 PM · Jan 27, 2020
As usual, there was much hilarity in the responses:
You know this because of your extensive Courtroom experience…….Oh wait.
That one was from a retired Missouri Circuit Court Judge.
…didn’t you want to hear from Hunter Biden and Schiff earlier today?
I’m just trying to keep track—are they important or nah?
He’s kind of shakey at this sycophant thing, so they cut him a little slack.
Here’s what’s changed. The NYT dropped another leak from Bolton’s book tonight. They have to get things wrapped up before anymore facts come out. Drip. Drip. Drip.
No, as a Show Me State resident, I want witnesses. Start with Bolton. Let’s get testimony
And now you know why josh had to quickly get a different job than being a lawyer
Ouch. That one left a mark.
Then let’s bring in Bolton and get the word straight from the horses mouth.
How can you vote when you haven’t heard from any witnesses? Why are you pushing this through? Is it because you are afraid of what else may surface publicly? Because you know it will.
How can abuse of power not be impeachable? It is by definition not proper conduct! And obstruction of Congress is denial of the Congress’s enumerated power to impeach and try impeachments. If that’s not impeachable, nothing is.
We’re Americans. We’re not children and we’re not afraid of the truth. Bring it.
Let loose the witnesses!
Yes, but they’re republican senators…
Dersh is a criminal defense lawyer. 1 of his students who became a constitutional lawyer said he was glad he didn’t have Dersh for constitutional law b/c his arguments are laughable. Explain how Trump was legally able to withhold aid already approved without notifying Congress.
Maybe the self described “constitutional lawyer” needs to ask for his law school tuition back.
The impeachable offense is listed in the articles. Once this bs grandstanding of parading republicans to defend their religious values is over… and the real trial begins… then you’ll have the proof for the impeachment.
But I understand dumb voters don’t research.
Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Dershowitz treated the Constitution today like a square of toilet paper. He has no conscience and will do anything to give Republicans an out. To Dumb down the Constitution like trump has dumbed down America. This is a direct assault on the Law and the US Constitution.
Yep, a vendetta against Republican attempts to have a trial without witnesses or documents – especially when new facts are coming out every day.
Republicans are delusional if they think acquitting trump w/o witnesses won’t come back & nite them in the a$$.
Obstruction is an impeachable offense, Senator. I know you’re focused on bootlicking, but have a bit of objective decency. Once again, feel free to come to KC and face your constituents!
Is it just me or does-
Trump’s attorneys sounds like they are doing an oral book report on a book they never read. Hours of nothing.
As my elected representative I urge you to stop being a sycophant and use that fancy Yale Law degree to think seriously about the danger this president poses to us all and our constitutional republic. You must vote to hear witnesses and to remove him from office.
Pro tip: cheating to win an election is always impeachable
Yeah Hunter Biden withheld military aide. He also told his personal attorney and the AG to go find dirt on his political opponents.
Are you really a constitutional lawyer? Did you get your degree in a gumball machine?
So I’m other words you failed logic and critical thinking in 8th grade.
#AmericansDemandWitnesses
“eviscerates”? Now that’s certainly creative. Seems more like he said no other ‘constitutional’ attorney agrees with me but that’s my opinion. Period. Let’s call witnesses.
Dershowitz is a prima facia case of “opinions money can buy”.
“The subjects of its jurisdiction are those offenses which proceed from the misconduct of public men, or, in other words, from the abuse or violation of some public trust.“ I’ll take Alexander Hamilton‘s version over Dershowitz’s.
Dersh said himself that his opinion on this does not match the consensus of nearly all constitutional scholars. He is the outlier here.
Wait… aren’t you the one that said human trafficking is the result of the American sexual revolution in the 1960s? And ripping kids from their parents was a matter of upholding law and order?
Well, now that you ask, yes.
Why are you attempting to GASLIGHT Americans?
Wow Hawley. Now I know just where you stand. Against Justice, against the will of the People, hearing the witnesses & viewing documentation to complete the trial with full information. Missouri voting is easier everyday. Show your colors MO politicians. We’re watching.
And every constitutional scholar says Dershowitz is totally wrong. If you can find even one reputable person to agree with him, you might have a case, but the only person who used to agree with him wrote an op-ed today about why offenses were impeachable.
Whoa there, Joshy. Captain Underpants spoke in contradictions and has even less credibility than Ken Starr. But I can see you’re in a hurry to acquit before Bolton has a chance to testify. He’s a first hand witness. Isn’t that what you say is missing?
Feeling the rush to vote before Parnas drops another 2 -3 videos?
He didn’t eviscerate anything.
It was so unwatchable and nonsensical I had to turn it off.
Did you have to use your fidget spinner to make it through that mess?
#CallTheWitnesses #LetBoltonTestify
Dershowitz has a pretty obscure take on the matter. Seems like you maybe should call other Constitutional scholars since most say his arguments is utter BS. But you already know that, don’t you. So tired of GOP dishonesty.
I am so disappointed in you. I look forward to supporting whoever runs against you. I just wish I could vote against you sooner. You have shown time and again that you have no character. Such a disgrace.
The president’s defense is still just lies and misdirection, just like his life.
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
WH Counsel Pat Cipollone: Overturning 2016 election and taking @realDonaldTrump off 2020 ballot is what Dems are asking for. That’s real election interference 11:22 AM · Jan 25, 2020
He really thinks everyone else is that stupid. Royalist toady.
There was much hilarity in the responses:
Fun Fact: If Donald Trump is impeached, Mike Pence, who was on the 2016 Republican Presidential ticket, becomes president. So, NOT overturning an election.
This is about 2020, not 2016, and the president’s attempt to tamper with it through Ukraine by extorting a conspiracy theory investigation, or at least an announcement of the same. Bring on the witnesses and documents so we the people can hear the full truth.
Impeachment is in the Constitution for those who grossly abuse their power. Trump was what the founders had in mind when they gave it to us. If a president can’t be indicted, misuses his power to rig elections, he must be impeached.
Must be afraid of #HeadsOnPikes. or just a sycophant. Either way is chickenshit.
No pressure, right?
this is why you’re on twitter gaslighting while @clairecmc is on a panel analyzing. the contrast of your emptiness with her competence is overwhelming.
That’s literally the remedy in the Constitution, which I believe you swore to uphold.
Josh,
In the interest of trying to understand you, what is it exactly that you like about Trump?
His tax cuts for the wealthy? His ignorance of science? His adultery? His handling of N. Korea and Iran? Emoluments? Flynn and Manafort?
… I just want to know.
Politicians have had to leave office for wrongdoing even though they were duly elected by the people. These removals do not negate election results, they are punishing the officeholder for their actions. Ask Rod Blagojevich.
So you are a lawyer who supports crime?
Please answer this question @HawleyMO !
It is NOT “overturning the 2016 election.” Pence would be president, not Hillary. All the legislation, appointments, and judges would still be there. It is a Constitutional process and should be taken seriously.
No dude ‘overturning the 2016 election results’ = riots in the street. This is an Impeachment Trial. Right now you just gotta sit still and be a good boy.
No Josh, that’s protecting our democracy.
Josh is so thirsty to be the top lap dog.
Oh pullease. It’s called checks and balances. Try it.
Missourians are asking for a fair trial with #WitnessesAndDocuments , Senator.
They’re asking for accountability.
Condescending blathering…
Pence would take office. It’s not like Merrick Garland.
If any of us acted like Trump at our place of employment, we would be fired. Adults in the professional workforce general have to adhere to a copmany’s Code of Conduct. If we lie, cheat or steal – we get fired immediately. Trump should be fired.
This sounds like the occupant in OUR house is throwing out more nonsense. Pretty sure our WH is used by a group of squalling toddlers. NOTHING presidential comes out of the WH.
Today is the day that Trump’s lawyers transform into Baghdad Bob.
Nothing to see here just a divine, caring, faithful, man.
It’s Bidens fault.
Trump is always grabbing the GOP by the p**sy.
Let’s be clear. If @realDonaldTrump is allowed to get away with inviting foreign governments into the American elections. The 2020 election will be stolen again.
Just ask Merrick Garland.
How is this undoing the 2016 election? If Trump is removed from office, Hillary Clinton will not be president. Mike Pence is next in line to the presidency.
That’s so ignorant.
How did you get to be a US Senator with such silly unintelligent logic?
Privilege? Just spitballing here.
Parrot that new party line. He lost the popular vote, remember?
Not the winner of the popular vote…he brought this all on himself.
It’s similar to saying that conviction and imprisonment of a murderer is interfering with the
Murderer’s freedom and liberty.
You were an attorney general?
Well…
Just stop sycophant!
Oh god. What a fool.
As a Constitutional lawyer you obviously don’t believe that?
You are saying the Framers made an error adding the Impeachment clause into said document.
So, Senator Hawley, your argument is that we should allow the president to coerce foreign governments to help him cheat in the next election because hey—he’s already on the ballot?? Would a President Pence really be worse than allowing Trump to blackmail Ukraine?
So much for the he didn’t know Lev Parnas.
Are we shocked he’s a liar, not really.
Are we shocked Republicans stand for nothing not even the rule of law, nah, kinda expected that too.
Remember when being a CROOK in America meant something?
Holding the POTUS responsible for attempted interference in the 2020 election is the same as attempting interference in the 2020 election? Did you teach circular reasoning in your Constitutional Law class?
You are, without a doubt, the stupidest person in the Senate.
You don’t overturn an election when the ELECTED Vice President becomes president after a criminal is thrown out of office, you disingenuous blowhard. Try to use your powers for good sometime, wouldya?
Ahh. Come on Josh… you are not really that dumb.. are you?
So tired of hearing “overturning an election” crap. Are Republicans Senators really this stupid? I would say no, just using it to manipulate the ignorant and partisan. Do you guys really hate Pence that much?
No Josh, that’s crap. Learn the difference or resign.
Fascist Constitution-hating apparatchik.
You need to resign if you really believe that.
Proven election inteference in 2016. Proven election interference in 2020. But yeah let him do it again… maybe you should read the constitution for the very first time and take your head out of trumps ass.
Wow- you’re stupid. Impeachment is in the constitution. Holding a president accountable for their actions isn’t election interference boot licker.
Hey Hawley, afraid your head will end up on a pike? You’re a coward.
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
The junior senator for Missouri had his delicate sensibilities mussed this evening.
Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Schiff & Co end as they began: insulting senators, calling @realDonaldTrump a dictator, and disparaging the will of the voters 8:11 PM · Jan 24, 2020
Hmmm. A royalist toady. Go figure.
As always, the responses:
Schiff is asking us all to remember that truth matters. You may have forgotten, Josh, but the nation hasn’t.
This isn’t about the 2016 election. This is about a man who betrayed the nation.
Shame you are following him like a lapdog.
#truthmatters
Or, a toady.
I’m a constituent. I just called your office and left a message. Your most solemn obligation to this Republic is to vote to remove this aspiring autocrat from office. You’ll be remembered for nothing else.
You did not watch the impeachment. There was plenty of evidence. In a criminal trial this would be a slam dunk.
To oppose these article means you have a fundamentally flawed understanding of American history or governance.
As a veteran, I am completely insulted of your fealty to a man and not our Constution. We want documents and witnesses NOW!
And you end as you began, ignoring all evidence presented and disparaging the public who wants to hear from the witnesses Trump silenced.
At least you’re consistent. Never did your job as AG. Not doing it as our Senator.
Ouch.
You’re not voting on whether or not you’re offended or if President Snowflake got his feelings hurt. You’re supposed to be voting on the truth. Which would be significantly easier to do if you would allow witnesses and evidence.
Why are you protecting this man? He could not be less worthy. Oh wait.. you’re That Josh Hawley.
Truth matters. Apparently it hurts too if all you got out of this is a presumed insult.
You know what else disparages voters? Election interference.
71% of voters want witnesses.
51% of voters want Trump removed.
The will of the voters wanted Hillary.
Well if it walks like a dictator and talks like a dictator…
Oh their FEELINGS were hurt with some words and not at all by the THREAT to their heads CUT off and put on spikes by the person THEY are defending?
Ok… What color is sky on the planet you’re from.
Says the MO Senator whose seat was bought and paid for by Dark Money Super PACs. Lev Parmas donated a lot of money to Missouri campaigns right Josh?
Spoken like a professional bootlicker who didn’t open his mind one centimeter to honor the oath of impartiality he took before the trial. Good luck, @HawleyMO. America heard everything.
Schiff is asking us to remember that truth matter. The Constitution matters. Your president used extortion for his own personal gain. He is a pathological liar. He thinks he is above the law. That is all the traits of a dictator. Too bad the GOP sees fit to cover up his crimes.
As if Trump doesn’t call names, jealous of a 16 year old girl for being picked as “Person of the Year” has derogatory names for everyone that dares to “hand it back to him” when he bullies. So spare the poor, poor pitiful, Trump is a victim BS.
Damn. You are unbelievable. This is America. Trials have documents and witnesses. And jurors are there to look at the evidence and make a call. The evidence is overwhelming. This will be the vote that everyone remembers Remove Trump.
I’m a constituent! “Give America a fair trial. She’s worth it.” #Fairtrial #WitnessesAndDocuments
The wannabe dictator who lacks the insight that suggests he wants to do whatever he wants just like a dictator. Newsflash! The American people are the real jurors!
The voters wanted a criminal for President? That seems odd…
But I guess they did. Trump was a criminal for decades before he ran for President
Omg. I watched the entire close. That *that* is what you took from him is evidence of a juvenile, superficial, and insipid “thinking”. You are the Peter Principle embodied.
truth hurts
if there is only one branch of government, by default the mode of government is a monarchy
You’re a constitution lawyer? You should go back and read the constitution, think you missed some parts.
Trump lost the election by 2,868,686 votes.
Yep.
Your constituents are watching. What I saw was Adam Schiff and Democrats standing up for the rule of law and truth and the constitution. All I’ve seen out of Republican Senators is whining about having to listen. You are an embarrassment to Missouri.
Yeah, whatever.
So,here’s your chance. Vote to admit witnesses/evidence.Use them to exonerate the impeached president,if that’s what they support.If exonerated,then acquit.
Acquittal 1st,before this process,concedes his guilt and he will never be exonerated.
Uphold your oath.
Truth hurts, huh?
As for the will of the voters, need I remind you that your boy lost the popular vote and that without cheating, he will lose the next election too?
They’re disparaging the actions of a tyrant.
What do you call a leader of a country who disregards the law, disregards his advisors, disdains government norms & simply does whatever he wants because he knows he has castrated the Senate by his bullying? A dictator
Schiff destroyed the President’s defense before it even started. Fantastic work from Schiff, he’s a true patriot.
Quit grandstanding and do your job.
And on and on…
Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…
