Quote (thundercock @ 22 Jan 2020 22:58)
Because it would extend the trial for months while witnesses fight subpoenas. It's better to just end it quickly so the nation can move on.
Honestly, they already have all the evidence they need to pass a judgment. They are going to say that Trump didn't abuse his power and he didn't obstruct Congress regardless of the evidence. There's simply not enough pressure by the American people to actually do anything about it.
That's just not true.
Pew came out with a poll today that showed 51% of respondents said Trump should be removed from office by the Senate and 46% said the trial should result in the president staying in office.
Reuters/Ipsos came out with a poll that showed 72% agreed that the trial “should allow witnesses with firsthand knowledge of the impeachment charges to testify,” including 84% of Democrats and 69% of Republicans.
The GOP aren't blocking witnesses and a fair trial because it's what the American people want. They are doing it because it is politically advantageous to do so.