Rule of Atty #4. Truth is agreement.

For all intents and purposes, the chamber majority (R) is looking for a plausible, pseudo-legal standard of review for their verdict (ie. reasonable doubt)--acquittal, predicted a year ago as a practical, "political" matter.

Rule of Atty #5. Truth is an affirmative defense.

Time for senate Q&A will not exceed one business day (8-10 hrs), excluding floor debate/cloture, pushed by (D) senators for House managers, for vote to admit new evidence (witness, docs). McConnell will allow no more than 1/2 day, I'd bet.

You know who else didn't show up in the Judiciary Committee to answer questions about his report in the way Ken Starr did in the Clinton impeachment? Ken Starr was subjected to cross-examination by the president's counsel. Do you know who didn't show up in the Judiciary Committee? Chairman Schiff. He did not show up. He did not give Chairman Nadler the respect of appearing before his committee and answering questions from his committee. He did send his staff.

But why didn't he show up? Another very good question you should think about.

Justice ROBERTS. The majority leader is recognized.
Sen. MCCONNELL. [mumbling] Mr Chief Justice I ask unanimous consent the trial adjourn until 1:00 PM, Monday, January 27th, and that this order also constitute the adjournment of the senate.
Justice ROBERTS. Without objection, so ordered. The senate is adjourned. [BAM!]

Until then, mes amis, on to televised ballgames and church sermons!

Trump on secret recording:

"If Bernie would have been VP it would have been tougher...I got 20% of Bernie vote because of trade. He's a big trade guy...

Had she picked Bernie Sanders it would have been tougher. He is the only one I didn't want her to pick."#BernieBeatsTrump https://t.co/n27miR67kT pic.twitter.com/pJUpwGcHxm

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