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BumRushDaShow

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10. It is just being announced

Tue Jan 12, 2021, 05:56 PM

Jan 2021

I fainted when I saw the NYT breaking news banner on my iPad! A couple are reporting that CNN is talking about it now (I don't have the TV on).

Some were speculating that he might join to make the 17 needed in the Senate (I had posted in 2 threads on the speculation -1 today and 1 yesterday) -

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=2668691

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14893111

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McConnell is said to be pleased about impeachment, believing it will be easier to purge Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 OP

Yeah Ananda62 Jan 2021 #1

You got it- $ and voters switching their registration got his attention. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #6

I think you've hit the mark. Kablooie Jan 2021 #7

LOL! n/t EndlessWire Jan 2021 #14

The Fortune 500 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #9

but will he hold a vote this week? getagrip_already Jan 2021 #12

Bingo! Feckless Asshat. mjvpi Jan 2021 #15

This MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #36

CNN reporting on this now (about moscowmitch) riversedge Jan 2021 #2

I'm thinking he'll engineer a conviction. They don't want assface constantly interfering from kysrsoze Jan 2021 #3

Hey now that's toxic! bagimin Jan 2021 #4

Leave it to Dems to show the courage. NCDem47 Jan 2021 #5

I totally agree. Moscow Mitch and his reTHUG pals have been carrying water for tRUMP since abqtommy Jan 2021 #20

How is this not getting more traction on DU? bearsfootball516 Jan 2021 #8

It is just being announced BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #10

If you have't heard this rendition, you must. sheshe2 Jan 2021 #13

The Jersey sound! BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #26

Because it's McConnell. AngryOldDem Jan 2021 #22

Yup, if mcturtle isonboard, conviction is a done deal onetexan Jan 2021 #39

Then he should also support immediate conviction in the Senate! AntiFascist Jan 2021 #11

If this is true... ClusterFreak Jan 2021 #16

Talk is cheap Mitch .... call for vote after the House impeachs him tomorrow Botany Jan 2021 #17

He can't Polybius Jan 2021 #24

Don't confuse me with facts. Botany Jan 2021 #27

Nope. Per Schumer they can both agree to call the Senate back into session. hedda_foil Jan 2021 #28

Exactly. Someone else (Rachel? Pelosi? Both?) said the same thing yesterday. #CowardMitch flibbitygiblets Jan 2021 #30

GOP can purge but to do so they MUST VOTE TO IMPEACH!!!! If they don't they want his brand on them TeamPooka Jan 2021 #18

This strikes me as another ploy by McConnell. He wants the chance to strike it down on his way out. C Moon Jan 2021 #19

See this-- BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #23

Then show some balls and vote to convict. AngryOldDem Jan 2021 #21

It won't separate them, but I welcome his vote and support. nt Gore1FL Jan 2021 #25

Just as he was pleased with all the judges Trump nominated Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #29

Instructions from Moscow, Mitch? Swamp Country Po Boy Jan 2021 #31

Yeah, he won't object to it but won't call Senate back into session, Coward! Cozmo Jan 2021 #32

I would personally rather have the impeachment resolution go over there BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #34

Does anyone believe that Mitchie won't ultimately... thenelm1 Jan 2021 #33

He hasn't met with or spoken to 45 in many months BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #35

"said to be" Lulu KC Jan 2021 #37

McConnell knows his own interests here DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #38

Mitch got Pissed @ trump.. wild Cha Jan 2021 #40