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Mon Jan 25 21:31:56 +0000 2021

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Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn

No evidence impeachment of a former President, now a private citizen, was ever contemplated by founders, and they didn’t explicitly provide for it. Also, can’t imagine them embracing an open ended procedure to pursue political opponents — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated

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Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn

Good Q. Not the only concern but indicative of why this has never happened before. Because Presidents are a special case the Constitution says the Chief Justice “shall” preside when President is tried. Supposed to lend dignity and signal the gravity of impeachment process. — PolitiTweet.org

Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley

If the concern is that senators should not act as jurors and judges, why is it different if the defendant is a judg… https://t.co/Ido71H3TA9

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated

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Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn

Would current case allow Republicans to try former President Obama if they had the votes? Bad idea, extra constitutional, and divisive when unifying the country should be our goal. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated

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