Reply #81: They don't have to vote their consciences

[Time for change]

The evidence will be presented to the American people as well. If the evidence is persuasive -- and it most certainly is -- Senators will be forced through public opinion to vote to convict. As you say, that's what happened with Nixon.

The point is that the votes can't be reliably counted at this time -- nor should they be. In my mind, the evidence is plenty persuasive enough to convince a critical mass of the American people.

Since we can't count the votes ahead of time, the decision needs to be based on the evidence. That's my point.