My own personal view would have been to acquit but NOT because Trump is a Republican.
I would have voted to acquit based on peccadilloes vs high crimes and misdemeanors. I would have conducted the process more seriously. And I would have voted yes on a formal resolution of censure.
I will not criticize Romney for seeing it differently or for splitting his vote on Articles I & II.
I don’t disagree. But I also have no doubt that this will be a part of the Democrats GOTV planning against all swing-state Senators up for re-election.
“Martha McSally. Mitt Romney had the courage and conviction to do the right thing and honor his oath before God. He stood against partisanship, and with the Constitution. Something you could not do. Arizona deserves a Senator who believes in this country, and who places their loyalty to the people, not to a man. Arizona has a proud tradition of sending mavericks to Washington who love America more than a party or man. People like John McCain and Barry Goldwater. Men like Mark Kelly. This November the people of Arizona will remind you once again who we are, and who we want representing us in the Senate.”
I’m sorry, but that happened with Billy bob clinton where not a single dem voted to impeach over an actuall documented criminal law violation (purgery).
Now we wait to see how much more evidence comes out. This could be a very short term victory.
I believe that more of Trump’s shenanigans will be exposed. And it won’t help him in the least.