IF (and that is a huge if) Sen. Schumer is able to remove those 18 absent Senators/jurors from the trial, that would leave 82 Senators on the jury. Two-thirds of 82 is 55. And IF such a move by Schumer doesn’t alienate more that four of the remaining 38 Republican Senators, it is possible the convict.
IF (and that is a huge if) Sen. Schumer is able to remove those 18 absent Senators/jurors from the trial, that would leave 82 Senators on the jury. Two-thirds of 82 is 55. And IF such a move by Schumer doesn’t alienate more that four of the remaining 38 Republican Senators, it is possible the convict.
And if conviction was obtained on that basis the legitimacy would be attacked immediately. Technical correctness isn't enough, there has to be an unarguable resolution.
IF (and that is a huge if) Sen. Schumer is able to remove those 18 absent Senators/jurors from the trial, that would leave 82 Senators on the jury. Two-thirds of 82 is 55. And IF such a move by Schumer doesn’t alienate more that four of the remaining 38 Republican Senators, it is possible the convict.
And if conviction was obtained on that basis the legitimacy would be attacked immediately. Technical correctness isn't enough, there has to be an unarguable resolution.
Oof. Good point. I was getting excited for a moment.
Sorry about that. (Don Adams voiceover optional)
Thanks Dave, someone said "Get Smart," and you did!
The news reported that because of Covid rules, the jurors were allowed to watch on TV. So, sadly, this scenario doesn't seem possible.