Sen. Patrick Leahy arrives at the Capitol on Thursday.As the third day of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continued, some senators appeared to be run down by the long days.
Several senators were hunched over their desks or leaning back. At one point Sen. Bernie Sanders hung his head and appeared to be resting. Sen. John Thune switched between taking notes, playing with his pen and picking his fingernails. Sen. Rick Scott was writing on a blank map of Asia—he had studied what appeared to be a map of Southeast Asia during yesterday’s proceedings as well.
A handful of Republican senators chatted during the presentations. During video of the Michigan protests, Sens. Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Tim Scott of South Carolina chatted briefly. Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota had a quick conversation as impeachment manager Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke, with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst turning around to join in. At another point, Sen. Cramer and Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey exchanged a few words and appeared to laugh.
Still, many senators on both sides took notes much of the time. Sen. Bill Cassidy the one senator who changed his vote Monday night and sided with all Democrats and five Republicans in saying the trial was constitutional wrote furiously on a notepad. Mr. Cassidy has said his mind is not yet made up on his final vote.
Truth = 'Peacefully & Patriotically'
'The wrong keeps getting more wrong'
Come on, these Senetors have loads of money and more time off then anything else...give me a break. They have to put in some hours of work? Too bad!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure GOP Senators are exhausted because they've had 4 years of his drama and now are expected to vote to acquit. They fall into the category of authoritarian followers. Democrat Senators are just too happy to see the back of him and his lies.
SINCE PRESIDENT TRUMP IS IN A COURT OF LAW YOU CAN EXERCISE THE 13TH AMENDMENT _AS IT WAS REVISED IN 1865_ YET ORIGINAL LAW STILL EXIST FORBIDS A ATTORNEY FROM SERVING AS A POLITICIANS 78% DEMOCRATS & 36 % REPUBLICANS FORMER ATTORNEYS WATCH DEMOCRATS FREAK
Our government is a joke.
GOP same choice / Mike Pence PATRIOTS PU—-IES SILENCE COURAGE DEMOCRACY AUTOCRAT/FASCISM Never understood y GOP is anti fascism Constitution is against
and how much do they get paid...please, it is not hard labor...they are being disrespectful and lack curiosity....they dishonor us all
What! GOP senators weren’t worn down. 🤣 That was blatant political theater, because they know he’s guilty and have nothing but lies to defend him. WSJ is trash since Murdochs took over... ConvictAndDisqualify
Why aren't the constituents of these Republican naysayers loudly objecting to their representatives support of Trump?I do not believe the majority of their constituents agree with them.
Despicable SenateGOP. Hopefully the 20 ComplicitCorruptGOP on 2022Ballot are voted out! Start now to oust!AlAkArFlIdInIaKsKyLaMoNcNdOhOkPaScSdUtWi. These are 20 Republican Seats. Not guts—-No Glory—No Re-election! GoBlue!
This is not political!! THIS TRIAL IS ABOUT SETTING A PRECEDENT!! SO THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN!!!! OR THIS WILL BE ON YOU SENATORS!!' AND 'WE THE PEOPLE' WILL REMEMBER!!!
'Willful disdain' not fading attention. Get the header right.
Now that they made it to the “top,” have a very prestigious job as Senators, Congressmen, Lawmaker of the People and by the People, they are reaping the fruits 🍉 of their labor. Wake up, represent us, you work for the “People” . You Fat GOP Cats 😼Sitting on your laurels!
They need to pay close attention, take their job seriously, and work for their pay. We have them as our leaders and lawmakers, and they need to pay close attention to the trial of this corrupt Commander in Chief , who has done great damage to our Country. Do your job!
Bet they were Lazy Republicans!
THEY ARE ALL SCARED OF THE PUPPETMASTER.. WOW THEY NEED TO DO THERE JOBS.. THATS WHY WE PAY THEM.. MAKES ME SICK..
There will be many young people who watch this and will look to Reps Raskin, Plaskett, Neguse, etc and say 'I want to grow up to be that.' No one is saying the same about Josh Hawley, Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, etc. Cowardice is nothing to admire.
On the GOP side, I'm guessing.
Cowards
Call it what it is, some were down right rude and discussing. They have decided they will not dare go against Trump and that is that. It’s impossible not to see what Trump did before this impeachment even happened. God help the GOP ImpeachAndConvict
Tell them to try working as a doctor or nurse trying to save COVID patients. All the senators had to do was sit there.
listening to constituents concerns works well for Starbucks, Dems would rather silence their constituents, have them bottle up their emotions, and then wonder whey did they act-out ? so sad
Every senator already knows how they are going to vote not one will change their vote based upon evidence brought to the trial.
One thing clearly not addressed, 'the incitement charge.' Why tell us what indicted rioters say, what did Trump say?
meanwhile nobody cares. including Biden. how about they do their jobs and help THE PEOPLE. they're worse than Trump. at least his warp view was meant to please his constituents
Not taking their jobs seriously 😒
Being held accountable for a shit storm is very tiring...
Most of those senators are spinless anyway.
Because they are weak & Trump's façade of Strength gave them courage & something to believe in. They felt needed & useful, maybe for the first time in their lives. He preyed upon their insecurities & built them up over time. Like the one guy said I love Trump. I would DIE for him
Corona made them a group failure
Americans are watching. I see this laz a fare attitudes and am sickened! These Republicans are part of the problem. Especially, LeaderMcConnell It’s time to think ahead for a whole new party of Republicans that are willing to do the right thing!
All for nothing. These people are cowards.
We were expecting them to do their jobs when they haven't before?
So senators attention span is shorter than the kids the school systems diagnose as ADHD to start pilling them up, right?
I need them to pay Attention. 01/06/21 did not Make America Great Again. We are now Mocked by the World. Senators sit up and pay Attention!!
Poor babies working full days is hard stuff!
Surprised........?
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