Shambolic Trump Impeachment Defense Loses Another Republican In First Vote | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow shares the video of Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who took his responsibility of impartiality seriously, explaining why he voted in favor of the House impeachment managers' argument that impeaching a former president is permitted by the constitution, citing the poor performance by Donald Trump's lawyers. Aired on 02/10/2021.

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[miriammcgee]

"Did you listen to it!?" 😂😂😂 unfortunately yes.

[malachicroy]

I am always shocked when a republican does the right thing. (Other than Murkowski, Collins, Romney & Sass) but I respect him for not being scared like the others.

[found_theplace]

That “did you listen to it?” 😂 thunderous

[malachicroy]

Hi Rachel! I have watched you for years. You have been a beacon of intelligence, hope and truth. The world is lucky to have you.

[pq]

Only 6 GOP listened to the trial and upheld their oath to the Constitution

[viakhnine]

Trump gave his lawyers $hit to work with, and they made a $hitburger for him.

[bighead]

I’m from Texas and I can say that all of these elected officials from my state disgust me. No integrity, no honor and no shame.

[dodgytrump]

Good on ya Bill Cassidy, good on ya! Let’s hope your fellow Republican colleagues see it the same way you do and come to their senses too.

[richardalexander]

Wow, a republican that takes the Constitution seriously...AMAZING!!!!

[AndyM_YYY]

So far, 6 senators have decided to remain in the GOP. The other 44 are pledging their allegiance to the GQP.

[kellypaws]

"Did you listen to it!"
Classic. Really, classic.

[villainouschrisk]

one of my fine senators 🤮🤮🤮who just won reelection by 40 points. a moment of clarity in a lifetime of republican dementia.

[rgwak]

America: "If these are the 'best people' I'd hate to see who he had before these clowns!"
Rudy: "Did someone summon me? Is there a live camera in need of a train wreck??"
America: 😳 😅😂

[MrQlife]

It shouldn’t be about who did a good job. It’s not a bar exam. I hope he at least partially based his judgement on the facts being presented.

[butwhytho]

👏👏👏👏 Proud of you Cassidy! You DO have support in your state for doing your JOB! 👏👏👏⚜️🇺🇸⚜️🇺🇸⚜️

[LD]

The 56 Senators that voted "yes" are the real courageous patriots here. Bravo. The other 44... need to decide if they can look themselves in the mirror and sleep well at night after this. America, and the world is watching. Jan 6th will never be forgotten.

[tracyroweauthor]

those 44 republicans reportedly didn't even watch the video while it played. They don't seem to understand just how bad this is making them look. Yes, they don't feel they have to impress the Americans who are not their base, but they need to realize that all they are actually doing is galvanizing the rest of us to work as hard as possible to make sure they are not re-elected. We did it in GA, we can do it in every other state.

[kittiwhieldon]

Well that was a surprise. And a pleasant one! Props to Cassidy of Louisiana for even attempting to be impartial. At least he’s trying to consider both sides. It’s not much but it gives me a glimmer of hope.

[dHolbach]

That deeply sophistic spectacle (45*'s "defense") is an insult to any person of normal intelligence and intellectual maturity (fair, honest, reasonable, etc). So that leaves most GQP members out.

[mr.wiggins]

"Impartial Juror"
Might wanna share that Definition with you GOP Colleagues. While your at it, slide in Integrity, Honesty, Cover-up, Illegal and throw a few more you may be familiar with that they likely aren't.