The upcoming impeachment trial grants Senate Republicans constitutional authority to obtain answers to questions raised by the House inquiry. Will Republicans challenge Mr. McConnell, who is coordinating his chamber’s impeachment response with the White House? It was he who helped Mr. Trump get where he is now. If the Senate falls short of 67 votes for impeachment, then Mr. Trump prevails. We are all paying for Mr. Comey’s original sin.

Source: Washington Post January 03, 2020 22:07 UTC