(01-31-2020 07:19 PM)tanqtonic Wrote:  Dont mess with Cocaine Mitch.

The Cocaine Snapping Turtle has the votes to end the impeachment trial today.

But..... looks like he will stretch it out till Wednesday. Cold. As. Ice.

Why? Well, he is forcing The Bern, the Shrew, and Klobuchar to stay in DC through that time. That is, through the Iowa Caucuses on Monday.

Second, Trump delivers the SOTU Tuesday. In front of a crowd half made up of fully humiliated Democrats. Presumably the night before the chamber votes to acquit. But, it *is* the SOTU so all the Democrats might have to feign a veneer of civility.

Bet the Bern, et al got on a plane Friday night. McConnell is giving the Senators a chance to pontificate on the floor of the Senate prior to the vote to acquit. After sitting on their hands for 2 weeks, they need a chance to vent.

Mitch didn't have many plays other than to shut down witnesses and proceed quickly to a win for Pres. T. Not clear to me that net on the trial is positive for the R's.

Talked to a Texas based lobbyist last night. He's giving the edge to Sanders for the D the nomination. As one afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome, feeling a bit nauseous. Save us S. Carolina and Nevada.