Is anyone buying this censure ****?

[Mntneer]

Interesting. For discussion purposes of this thread, put aside for a second the merits of the vote. One could perceive that it actually took a strong spine to vote to convict, knowing the backlash that was certain to follow from some Trumpers. The Democrats all toed the party line. 43 Republicans toed the party line. There were 7 Senators who had the backbone to cross their party line to vote their conscience. We actually need more politicians, from both parties, willing to do what they believe is right for their country over blind loyalty to their party or one person. That is our best hope to escape the tribalism mentality that currently plagues us. Of course, my opinion counts for jack-squat in the big picture.

That makes the assumption that a "guilty" vote as a just vote. It wasn't. There was zero evidence given or shown to prove that Trump actively planned, encouraged and led people in the actual storming of the capitol building.

I guess you could say it takes guts to vote against the facts, and vote guilty, but it's clear this was ALL politically based and had zero to do with actual justice.

 

[Airport]

Wouldn’t go that far. I don’t think Trumpers make up more than 50% of Reps. Think it’s more like 33%. It’s very likely there is a vocal minority, but standing up to Orange Man may get him some votes from the other 67%.

If you start from a negative of 35% and you primaried. You have a steep climb to get 50% with only 65% left.