GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Says Trump Impeachment Evidence Gives Him 'Great Pause

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she is deeply disturbed by the evidence shown by Democrats against former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial.

Speaking to reporters during a break Wednesday evening, Murkowski said the Democrats’ presentation was “pretty damning.”

She added: “I just don’t see how Donald Trump could be reelected like this to the presidency again.”

Murkowski voted to advance the impeachment trial, though impeachment managers appear far short of the minimum 17 Republican votes they would need to convict Trump.

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy also seemed stunned by Wednesday's proceeding.

"You realize there are people, insurrectionists, who attempted to affect the peaceful transfer of power. And that should give anyone who loves our Republic great pause," he said.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also spoke to reporters during the break.

"It was gut wrenching. The bravery of our police officers is incredible. It was compelling," he said.

"And I just hope that our Republican colleagues have an open mind as they look to seeing what we've seen today."

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[lauracestero]

Congress needs term limits. Such a waste of money and time. Our government does not fight for us, they fight for their agenda.

[algernoncalydon]

It should give politician a big fat hint. Instead of spending you're time destroying the country with divisiveness, and political games, putting millions out of work and destroying their businesses, you should put a little effort into your job, which is passing laws to solve the endless and growing list of problems in this country.

[scorpion]

I love how "shocked and surprised" they are when these videos have been out since day one... if an average American can do that much research why are we paying you to not do it?

[df]

When our elected leaders can’t even stand up for what they actually believe in, our democracy is proper fucked.

[Raining_Brass]

Maybe the crowd will allow you a "great pause" just before you swing with the rest of the traitors. I wouldn't count on it though.

[brucedaigle]

well he showed his true color, never will I vote for him again

[tluton]

what a grotesque moment of political calculation

[LilLatidah]

They should remember that they won’t live forever and a life review will be painful.

[johnseals]

If he was doing his job it would not have happened.

[templemasterlink]

Rest weary traveler

Take a break from finding hate comments

[billsloan]

I have a great pause in voting for any republican who puts his own interests before what is best for his country. Anyone with any concern for the United States of America knows that if Trump would have never stated that the voting was rigged against him or that he had lost the election this would have never happened.

[Occupiedshell]

i just love the comment section here.... WE ARENT FALLING FOR BULLSH!T

[muldrewdennis]

How can anyone listen to it and not get sick to their stomach.

[goupigoupi]

We need to oust all the Republican Senators that are disloyal to President Donald J. Trump.

[yvonnedeebrackman]

Real Republicans need to stand up. PLEASE

[Ctvracingg]

Quit wasting our fucking money and time.

[jeffsalisbury]

Funny how fast they forget who they work for, hope he has some skills to fall back on.

[dporter]

He knows the rest of them won't convict

[patrickcooper]

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California should also get Impeachment trial or should be asked to resign for supporting 8 months of extreme chaos in our cities where many people lost their lives...

[eltonvandermark]

My prayers goes out the families that lost their loved ones, on this day due to trump stupidity. Mr Trump should be sued by these families, he has the money, he should pay for all the cost of burying those lost on this day, after all trump is the one that caused all this trouble, plain as simple.