But the original list of eight holdouts and hesitant senators was a conspicuous one. Two were the GOP senators facing reelection in blue states: Collins and Cory Gardner of Colorado. “This is about impeachment of the president of the United States.”ADOf the eight, Murkowski’s comments might be the most biting. It’s not appropriate for a president to engage a foreign government in an investigation of a political opponent,” Portman said. The retirees might have more political leeway, and the vulnerable senators have reason to keep their powder dry.

Source: Washington Post October 25, 2019 19:16 UTC