And yet that’s exactly what the L.A. Times’ editorial board did immediately after the Senate declined to call witnesses. I’ll quote at some length from the editorial:Newsletter A cure for the common opinion Get thought-provoking perspectives with our weekly newsletter. But Trump withheld that money in a clear violation — an illegal violation — of Congress’ express wishes. “But we won’t find that out for sure until long after the Senate has acquitted Trump.” L.A. TimesIf you’re in L.A., impeachment wasn’t the trauma of the week. This is a massive overreaction that can do much more harm than good, writes Katherine A. Mason.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 01, 2020 12:02 UTC