How important is it to get Republicans on the record?

[kentuck]

This is an historical time. It is no time to stand on the sideline.

We need to know who is willing to stand up for our country and our Constitution ?

And who is willing to stand up for a law-breaking president ?

In my opinion, it is critical that Democrats stand up for the rule of law and to hold this president accountable. But, it is equally important for history that Republicans are also held accountable.

He should be impeached and removed. That is where we will find out where the Republicans stand?

[Pachamama]

1. Essential and very important

I look forward to the trial and getting them on the record for everyone to see and for the voters to remember in the future.

[kentuck]

2. Absolutely!

People need to see them with their own eyes .

[stopdiggin]

3. he will be impeached

and the Senate trial will be a sh*t storm, within a circus, within a rave/Tea Party mash-up.

Have fun. And then GOTV !!

[Qutzupalotl]

4. If this is about a secret ballot in the Senate,

I am for it with these caveats:

It is of primary importance that we remove the traitor from the White House as soon as possible. EVERYTHING else is secondary to this — including accountability for his enablers. By far.

On accountability, we should not be surprised that people being blackmailed behave inappropriately. Once the threat of presidential retaliation is removed, their behavior should revert to normal (for them). But if the president remains in power, there is little hope of accountability.

A secret ballot in the Senate is the only means I can see of removing this menace. I firmly believe that even votes in a secret ballot will eventually come to light, and we can then make of that what we will.