Several Republican senators, however, despite acknowledging that Trump’s actions toward Ukraine were “inappropriate” and “wrong,” have said they will still vote against new witnesses and for the president’s acquittal. Two Republican senators, Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) Another potential swing vote, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), decided on Thursday that he would oppose allowing witnesses in the impeachment trial, dealing a potentially fatal blow to Democrats’ efforts. What to watch for: The vote to acquit President Trump will now take place on Wednesday, GOP senators said. Further reading: Bolton Bombshell Roils Impeachment: Republican Senators Collins And Romney Suggest Witness Testimony Needed (Lisette Voytko)The Impeachment Trial Begins Tuesday: What You Need To Know (Isabel Togoh)McConnell Reportedly Says He Doesn’t Have Enough GOP Support To Block Impeachment Witnesses (Rachel Sandler)

Source: Forbes January 31, 2020 22:45 UTC