Democrats have designed the first hour of impeachment hearings to be a blockbuster.

[ffr]

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NBC’s Geoff Bennett reported, “This hearing tomorrow will look a lot unlike any other congressional hearing that we’ve seen for the last, what, 10 to 15 years. After the opening statements, House Democrats and Republicans will get to split 90 minutes between the two of them. It will allow Adam Schiff, the top Democrat, and Devin Nunez, the top Republicans to question the witnesses at greater length to pursue lines of inquiry. House Democrats control the committee, which means they go first that also means that the first hour it will be entirely Adam Schiff or a staff lawyer if he so delegates the lawyer to ask questions, pursuing the line of inquiry in building the case. I’m told by a Democratic source that if Americans only tune in to the first hour, that they will hear an earful the first hour I’m told is designed to be a blockbuster.”

[beachbumbob]

1. I would mention the names of those who refuse to appear to

explain/defend their actions as well as trumps actions on others in his employ. Not talking says almost as much as talking.

[FakeNoose]

2. Adam Schiff is a former DA and I'm sure he can handle this

The Repukes (Jim Jordan especially) will try their hardest to shit all over it, but Schiff will know how to deal with him. Don't expect the hearings to be all fireworks, there will be some slow/dead times too. I'm old enough to remember the Watergate hearings, and I watched it faithfully every day for weeks on end.

[malaise]

6. He also successfully impeached a Federal judge

I have cancelled every appointment and postponed the carpenter's visit.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. Smart

This isn’t like a normal trial. This is a trial in the court of public opinion.

[spanone]

4. K&R...

[Blue_Tires]

5. god damn it...

This isn't a TV show and it isn't entertainment. I personally hate this kind of framing, since the whole "politics = entertainment" mindset helped start the Trump nightmare in the first place...

[Kentonio]

8. At this point we don't have a choice though

Without public opinion on side Trump will walk away scot free, and the GOP are experts at muddying the waters.

[TheRealNorth]

9. I agree

Not sure if this is media hype or not, but it sets this up for disappointment, especially if Republicans try to turn this into a shit show (which is what I expect them to do).

Let the lawyers examine the witnesses and make the case.

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Irony is it not,

Bennett being the one breaking this story. So Comcast has sold out all the Commercials at Prime plus Ad Rates. Make sure you watch the first hour for the high priced Ads.

[Wednesdays]

10. GOOPers will throw the kitchen sink

trying to stall and derail the proceedings. As sure as the sun will rise in the east.

I just hope it doesn't devolve into a three ring circus overshadowing the testimony!

[budkin]

11. Good, I don't want to see any headlines about how it was a "disaster" for Democrats

They need to come strong and hard.

[NCLefty]

13. Wait to see what the GOP tries. The fact that WE know this means they know it too.

[Initech]

12. Who needs butter? I've got plenty!