I think you read it right.... if he could have gotten the votes to convict, he absolutely would have. The did not "get rid" of Trump because they failed in doing so... some of the senators actually love the country and agree with Trump (a small number). Others know if they went against Trump they are essentially giving up their seat. Loyalty to Mitch keeps them in the gravy train. Mitch wants to preserve the system at all costs, and does not care if he is in the minority or majority, he makes money either way. Most of them would absolutely love to get rid of Trump. We aren't letting that happen.
Assuming that we get Trump reinstated at some point, I want to do some thorough research on GOP senators and congressmen before the 2022 primaries, to figure out who can be trusted (not very many) and who should get the boot (most of the senators, I feel). There is some real work to be done there.
I think you read it right.... if he could have gotten the votes to convict, he absolutely would have. The did not "get rid" of Trump because they failed in doing so... some of the senators actually love the country and agree with Trump (a small number). Others know if they went against Trump they are essentially giving up their seat. Loyalty to Mitch keeps them in the gravy train. Mitch wants to preserve the system at all costs, and does not care if he is in the minority or majority, he makes money either way. Most of them would absolutely love to get rid of Trump. We aren't letting that happen.
Assuming that we get Trump reinstated at some point, I want to do some thorough research on GOP senators and congressmen before the 2022 primaries, to figure out who can be trusted (not very many) and who should get the boot (most of the senators, I feel). There is some real work to be done there.