Senator Tammy Duckworth calls upcoming Senate impeachment trial 'perfectly constitutional'

The Senate voted to table a measure introduced by Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul that sought to dismiss President Trump's impeachment trial as unconstitutional. Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with her reaction to the vote, plus the controversy over the Senate filibuster and her thoughts on President Biden's Cabinet nominees.

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[anotherbuttchair]

The only question I have is, when did the Republicans take an oath of allegiance to Trump?

[SeanBreen-ngzy]

Five Republicans acknowledged the impeachment is constitutional, 45 Confederates who aren’t even legally allowed to be on the Senate floor claimed it wasn’t!

[jentracey]

"Could be" .. It was garenteed it would turn out this way. The Republican party chose Trump over country a long time ago.

[MsTMarie]

Thank you! Amazes me the constitution humper gop are trying to twist it yet again.. it was mcconnell saying wait until later?!
Also note its the gop saying wait for the next stimulus, its too much or might not be needed at all.. no joke

[SeanBreen-ngzy]

If Confederates continue to say Trump can’t be charged, he can’t be protected by American laws either. Real Republicans will make sure trump pays either by blood or prison!

[sylviewalker]

Wait. Hold on...first we couldn't investigate djtrump Because he WAS President ... and now we can't because djtrump is NOT President????

[bobbiezaborsky]

Who here is surprised that moscow mitch went back on his word...yeah me neither!! My dog's word means more then any republicans!

[maggiemims]

Mitch mcconnell needs to go far away.lets keep talking to people to not vote for republicans.we can't let this go away.or else they win.and that can't happen

[ldavidson]

I don't understand how Trump still has the GOP under his thumb. Sad how many grown adults, supposedly educated and experienced, have no confidence in their ability to be re-elected on their own merit. Why did they get into politics if they thought so little of themselves?

[bobbiezaborsky]

We have 2 dino's in our midst...lets remember them when it's time to vote! I hope the DNC takes notice and works to replace the 2 dino's! Pitiful!!

[gina]

People need to STOP voting McConnell back in!!! 😡

[bhappy]

All senators who do not VOTE to convict Trump will be voted out of their jobs. The big blue wave will be massive !! The Georgia 💙 wave proved that point.

[vestler]

Tammy Duckworth is a hero and a nation treasure.

[Lisa_P]

I think the people who gave their word to vote not to get rid of the filibuster should go against their word, like all the shameful Republicans have ALL of the last 4 years, and vote TO GET RID OF IT for the benefit of Americans that are struggling to survive in these times!!

[mistresskeke]

GOP senators refused to fire their loser in chief when they had the opportunity a year ago. Their blind loyalty was rewarded with losing control of the senate & the presidency. I like the GOP strategy, keep it up.

[KaylaPearlCPNinja]

Republicans who are arguing that this impeachment trial is unconstitutional should be forced to be re-educated about the Constitution and how it works. Their votes against impeachment will do much more harm than the actual trial will do.

[ninajohnson]

As usual still supporting Trump dirty work. Unbelievable!

[mistresskeke]

Duckworth is 100% truthful, tho the race quota thing is a bit much. I agree, McConnell is the most hypocritical obstructionist- he needs to go already.

[mehi]

She is well spoken! Great points! Illinois has great representation!

[markogoldman]

That's BS.
If its constitutional then why the supreme court chief justice saying that's BS?.