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Vivienne235729

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18. I think there is a really good chance of conviction bc McConnell only cares about 1 thing:

Reply to mtnsnake (Original post)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 09:59 PM

Jan 2021

Maintaining power. And if Trump poses a threat to his power, he will take him out. If left to stand, trump will be burning down the GOP. I would think it would be too big a risk for the GOP and it’s donor/owners.

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What do you think the chances are that the Senate will vote to convict Shitler? [View all] mtnsnake Jan 2021 OP

50/50. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2021 #1

35 to 45% chance of conviction atm Celerity Jan 2021 #2

McConnell seems to possibly getting on board. bearsfootball516 Jan 2021 #3

Yes. He wants and needs Trump gone, and so do a bunch of others. Hortensis Jan 2021 #13

Based on what I'm currently hearing, I've got it at 50/50. 11 Bravo Jan 2021 #4

It all depends on the power that Mitch has. Under The Radar Jan 2021 #5

Now is the crucial time for wavering R's to get the message from constituents. If they are CTyankee Jan 2021 #6

CNN chyron Wednesdays Jan 2021 #7

0% Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #8

politics ard a bit more complicated than that.nt. drray23 Jan 2021 #10

Too early to ask this question- come back after witnesses have testified Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #9

25/75 they are chicken s...s. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #11

Zero. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #12

I hate to say it but I have to think you are right mtnsnake Jan 2021 #14

Agreed. I've long since given up hope Dagstead Bumwood Jan 2021 #16

I reluctantly voted for the "small chance" option GreenEyedLefty Jan 2021 #15

It MIGHT happen, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #17

I think there is a really good chance of conviction bc McConnell only cares about 1 thing: Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #18

hmmm, good point mtnsnake Jan 2021 #19