Graham, a House member who later won a Senate seat in 2002, reflected on what happened during the Clinton case for lessons on how to handle today’s investigations that have ensnared President Trump. The underlying Trump case involves accusations of whether his 2016 campaign colluded with Russian operatives to undermine his opponent, Hillary Clinton. But the Cohen outcome felt familiar to those in Congress during Bill Clinton’s impeachment. In the Senate, where a two-thirds majority was required for a conviction and removal from office, Clinton was safe. Only 45 GOP senators voted to convict on the perjury charge.

Source: Washington Post August 25, 2018 14:48 UTC