Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio's daily program "The Dean Obeidallah Show" and a columnist for The Daily Beast. (CNN) "Saturday Night Live" gave us what 75% of Americans want and what the GOP-controlled Senate has refused: An impeachment trial with actual witnesses! It's a dark day for our nation when a comedy show embodies what a trial should look like more than the US Senate. cold open began "SNL" with rolling text noting that the Senate trial will end without witnesses or new evidence, but adding for those hoping for more, "Here is ...The Trial You Wish Had Happened." And then, in a moment where art reflected life, Trump's GOP Senate defenders jumped into action.

Source: CNN February 02, 2020 19:41 UTC