HELP US RECORD IT: Valor vs. Treachery on the Senate Floor

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28. Manchin (D) West Virginia

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Prides himself in working across the aisle. Since he took the position he has never dishonored his oath. Swore to do impartial justice. Framers believed the Senate was less likely to betray their oaths, less partial, ... Must do what is best for the nation. It calls on us to do what

Senate has failed to meet it's obligation to hold a fair trial and to do impartial justice. I supported Pres. Trump's calls. This was shortchanged by the leader. History will judge this senate harshly. Framer's gave the senate the solemn responsibility to make this judgement. House managers presented a strong case with overwhelming evidence.

Remains undecided on how he will vote.

1) It was not a 'perfect' call. No one should think what the Pres. did was right - regardless of party.
2) Most dangerous claim - that the Pres. is above the law. If it's good for the Pres., then it's good for our country.
3) Purpose of impeachment isn't to punish the Pres, but to protect the public. Is it better now for our country, or to wait for the decision of the people in November. Feels that removing him would divide the country more and that 67 votes would be impossible to get.

Suggested going for censure to unite the House and Senate Dems and Repubs. Quoting Sen. Byrd to come together to heal the open wounds. Put behind us the distrust and bitterness.