Schumer and Mcconnel have a deal (Punchbowl)

[brooklynite]

Senate leaders are poised to announce an agreement this evening on the timeline for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.
Here's what we know: The earliest the trial could start as early as Feb. 9, which is essentially the timeline initially suggested by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell wanted Trump to have two weeks to prepare his case, and it appears he got that as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has signed off on this schedule.

On Monday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the articles to the Senate. On Tuesday, the Senate will swear in the senators, and issue a summons to Trump.

Trump’s response to the impeachment article and the House’s pre-trial brief will be due Feb. 2. On Feb. 8, Trump must submit his pre-trial brief.

The trial is set to begin the week of Feb. 8. The Senate will then "pause" between Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, during which the Senate is likely to confirm some of Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

McConnell had floated a plan on Thursday where the trial would begin Feb. 11. This was too slow for Schumer, who wants to get moving quickly so he can get back to regular business. After some back and forth, Schumer has now agreed to give Trump’s defense team time to get ready, while also providing the Senate time to work on confirming Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

Friday at the White House, Biden himself endorsed a delay in starting the trial.

“I haven’t heard the details of it, but I do think that having some time to get our administration up and running,” Biden said. “I want to thank the Senate for passing out our secretary of defense, it looks like our secretary of Treasury, looks like our secretary of State’s in place, so the more time we have to get up and running to meet these crises, the better.”

[luv2fly]

1. Cough cough

I'll wait to see details but right now this feels like Dems caving.

[calguy]

4. Party politics aside......

I wouldn't bet against McConnell.
Change my mind.

[sheshe2]

7. Two and a half days since Biden took office... and this is the

Two and a half days since Biden took office... and this is the second post I have responded to that claim Dems are caving, can't legislate and chew gum at the same time.

Wow, that was quick.

[luv2fly]

11. Biden's not in charge of impeachment

He can do what he needs to do. Schumer can walk and chew gum, so I thought. We'll see, I hope I am wrong but this seems to smell.

[sheshe2]

16. And

WE DIDN'T WIN SENATE MAJORITY UNTIL 01/20/2021 at noon EST. FYI, that was two and a half days ago.

PS. Biden is not in charge of the impeachment hearings per say, he is however in charge of the workings and has given his blessing.

I ask you please, do not bash Democrats.

[onecaliberal]

18. 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[luv2fly]

19. I'm not bashing ffs and don't accuse me of doing so please

Blessings are all fine and dandy.

We're allowed to disagree. That is not bashing.

[George II]

28. "This seems to smell" isn't bashing? Give me a break.

[sheshe2]

29. Um

luv2fly (959 posts)

11. Biden's not in charge of impeachment

He can do what he needs to do. Schumer can walk and chew gum, so I thought. We'll see, I hope I am wrong but this seems to smell.

walk and chew gum (at the same time)
humorous To be able to do two or more things at once. Often used in the negative to convey ineptitude.

What smells?

[luv2fly]

32. Walk and chew gum

Apparently even some Dem Senators think they can too.

https://www.cpr.org/2021/01/15/bennet-senate-will-walk-and-chew-gum-at-the-same-time-with-bidens-priorities-and-trump-impeachment/


Moving on.

[sheshe2]

36. Yet you added..."so I thought."

And went on to say it smells.

Which to me means that you don't think Schumer can.

Schumer can walk and chew gum, so I thought. We'll see, I hope I am wrong but this seems to smell.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214989558#post11

[DonaldsRump]

20. Excellent point, SS2

We all worked so hard to get it here, and I'm already seeing the press go back to its BHO ways. I hope our D voters don't do the same.

It was an amazing victory, and WE control the Congress and the White House. DO NOT FORGET THAT, and what it took to get us here.

The one unity we need is for ALL Ds to stay together for now.

[sheshe2]

30. Hey, D.

I have seen excellent press and coverage on CNN.

[DonaldsRump]

37. Thanks, SS2. I'll keep that in mind. I'm just fed up with what I'm hearing now.

I was in the car this morning and heard some idiot ask Jen Psaki whether President Biden had a chance to review Trump's proposed new color scheme for Air Force 1. I nearly lost it. This is what you care about, given all that we are going through???

Anyway, I think President Biden and VP Harris need to make the Lincoln Project part of the DNC. These are reformed Republicans, and that is the only thing that Republicans do better than Ds: destroy people, ideas, and movements. Harness these forces for the greater good by trouncing Trump and the Republicans for the next several years, coupled with investigations and trials. That will go a long way to helping the US and its people.

[sheshe2]

40. Missed that question.

However I heard Fox was being an asshole, surprise! Sounds like it came from them cause ya know...who else would care about trumps color scheme for AF1. He has no say in the matter. Wait! He can paint his golf cart in those colors!!!!

[Thekaspervote]

24. Absolutely..this is not the time to second guess our leaders

[stillcool]

26. I'm about ready to bail for a while...

Absolutely nothing positive, no solutions, just snarky, pesky, yuckies who apparently love and live to trash any Democrat. Like vultures looking to pick over their prey. Sorry. I needed to vent.

[sheshe2]

33. I hear ya, hon.

I'll stick it out, same way I did with Obama. I got here right before the 2012 election and stuck it out in the Obama Group.

[stillcool]

41. yeah...I took a break back then too.

got to figure out something I can do to be helpful. Part of the solution. Ah well...

[StarfishSaver]

39. It's ridiculous, isn't it?

[stillcool]

43. it's sad...

but I want to thank you for all the information you've provided. You're a great teacher!

[GreenEyedLefty]

45. You can put members on ignore and trash threads by key word

I trashed all threads with "Trump" in them... I have no desire to hear from or about the guy.

[Gothmog]

57. Biden has no control over the impeachment process

I have been very pleased with our new POTUS and our congressional leadership. Schumer and Pelosi are doing a great job

[George II]

27. Two new DEMOCRATIC Senators took office the same day as Biden, and Schumer took over....

....as Majority Leader on the same day.

Why start bashing Democrats already with "this seems to smell"???????

[Cha]

53. Yeah, I hate that "seems to smell"..

that is bashing.

"Seems" to?.. well is it or NOT?!

Or just pure Speculation?

[mcar]

17. How are Dems caving?

Please be specific.

[sheshe2]

44. ...

[Cha]

54. I'd like to know, too. Why make

accusations if they can't be Backed up with Evidence?

[stillcool]

21. of course it does...

How do you think your representatives will vote?

[luv2fly]

23. That's an easy one

Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson? We have to wait for the evidence of course but I think I know how they might vote.

[sheshe2]

51. Ron is a repuke and loves trump.

Yes we know how he will vote.

What are you inferring about Baldwin? You singled her out. She is a Democrat. Already voted for his first impeachment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her position on the Articles of Impeachment and that she will vote to convict President Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

“My vote on the president’s abuse of power and obstruction of Congress is a vote to uphold my oath of office, and to support and defend the Constitution. My vote is a vote to uphold the rule of law and our uniquely American principle that no one, not even the president, is above the law,” Senator Baldwin said. “I only have one of 100 votes in the U.S. Senate and I am afraid that the majority is putting this president above the law by not convicting him of these impeachable offenses. But let’s be clear, this is not an exoneration of President Trump, it is a failure to show moral courage and hold this president accountable.”

https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/judgment-in-senate-impeachment-trial

[luv2fly]

52. They are my Senators so yeah I know how they vote

I know how they both voted and suspect I also know how they both will vote next time around.

[George II]

25. Oh come on. It's been less than three days and you're skeptical already?

[StarfishSaver]

38. Of course it does.

Because that's the default assumption for some around here {cough cough}, even before they "see the details."

[scarletwoman]

2. Link? And what did Schumer get in return for giving in to McConnell on the impeachment schedule?

[brooklynite]

3. Private email

[brooklynite]

5. "while also providing the Senate time to work on confirming Joe Biden's Cabinet nominees."

[luv2fly]

6. The Senate can't multitask?

WTF

[scarletwoman]

9. So, does that mean the Senate wouldn't "work on confirming" the Cabinet nominees if Schumer didn't

give in to McConnell?

Sorry, I have little faith in Schumer's negotiating skills.

[George II]

34. Doesn't matter. And Schumer DIDN'T give in to McConnell. McConnell wanted to put off the trial...

...until February 11. The other details are ALL THERE!!!!! Just read it!

Trump’s response to the impeachment article and the House’s pre-trial brief will be due Feb. 2. On Feb. 8, Trump must submit his pre-trial brief.

The trial is set to begin the week of Feb. 8. The Senate will then "pause" between Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, during which the Senate is likely to confirm some of Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

McConnell had floated a plan on Thursday where the trial would begin Feb. 11. This was too slow for Schumer, who wants to get moving quickly so he can get back to regular business. After some back and forth, Schumer has now agreed to give Trump’s defense team time to get ready, while also providing the Senate time to work on confirming Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees.

[sheshe2]

55. Cool to hear.

Schumer sent you a private email? Please keep us informed on what else is on his mind.

Also why at 61 are you eligible for the vaccine?

NY to expand COVID vaccine eligibility to those 65 and older, immunocompromised

Those 65 and older can now confirm their eligibility and try to make an appointment for vaccination. To start the process, they can visit the state's vaccine website (covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov) or call the state hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).

Some details of the new eligibility remain unclear, including the exact list of diseases and health conditions that qualify as immunocompromised, Cuomo said, adding state officials will be releasing a list in the future.

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/01/12/ny-covid-vaccine-eligible-age-65-and-older-immunocompromised/6637951002/

I do hope you good health and not a a greater risk.

[George II]

31. A lot of what he got in return is already in the OP.

[treestar]

58. Moscow Mitch is agreeing to the dates

It could be possible for him to use the filibuster to block setting any trial at all.

[FirstLight]

8. question.... will the cheeto have to be present at the trial?

Or will his legal team just be there?

I dont know of they can subpoena him but damn I'd love to see it

[AmyStrange]

50. The Cheeto!

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I love that... heh heh heh.
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[Volaris]

56. Yeah I was wondering the same...that worthless grifter criminal fuck, hasnt, for his entire LIFE

showed up himself to a court summons lol.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

10. Who got the contract to build the Iron Maiden?

https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/iron-maiden-0011517

[dsc]

12. If this means we get all, not some, not most, but all

of the cabinet confirmed in that week, I can live with this. It also removes one excuse for the GOP senators who decide not to vote to convict. Make them own the position that racist traitors are AOK

[Demsrule86]

47. Me too already we got the Sec. of Defense...and thanks Sen. Warren and Sen. Duckworth for not

protesting this choice. I know both of you were not really for it...I appreciate the unity move.

[Hav]

13. Regarding the impeachment (and only this topic),

I'd say play nice with McConnell and make it appear as if Trump got a fair chance. This is such a minor concession and to get worked up about this is ridiculous. If there's any chance to get a conviction, it will only happen with McConnell's blessing.

[getagrip_already]

14. here here.....

If it costs us little to nothing, I'm ok with it.

We need the gavels before the show starts anyway,, whatever that takes, including the nuke option.

[Salviati]

15. more time for the investigation into the insurrectionists...

... to show that they were egged on and encouraged by trump in their behavior.

[Silent3]

22. Since Trump is out of office, and as long as this time period builds...

...desire to impeach Trump, rather than giving it time to fade, this is fine by me. We're no longer in a rush to stop Trump from using presidential power dangerously.

I'd rather be getting Biden's cabinet filled and COVID relief taken care of upfront.

Of course, if this time period is used to try to throw insurrection down the memory hole, then I'll be pissed. But we as Democrats can work hard to make sure that doesn't happen, and can, in fact, use the time to find more damning evidence against Trump.

[orangecrush]

35. I'm not worried

About the insurrection getting thrown down the memory hole.

We are going to have a constant stream of arrests for months.

[George II]

42. To those who are already complaining about Schumer "caving" and all that other negative stuff....

....should watch Schumer's statement on the Senate floor earlier today.

It's a pity none of them have done so.

[StarfishSaver]

46. It won't matter

[Demsrule86]

48. As always George ...wise counsel.

[treestar]

59. Some people have a knee jerk reaction

We own the Senate by one. Even with 59, there were claims of caving, I'm sure.

[Gothmog]

60. Schumer has not caved on anything

[AmyStrange]

49. "Senate MINORITY Leader Mitch McConnell"

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I love the sound of THAT!!
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