David Axelrod

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

It was preordained, in an evenly divided Senate, that Trump would escape conviction. But, in part because of the compelling case made against him this week, he can’t escape the verdict of history. My thoughts for https://t.co/e7h9bFZg4G. https://t.co/scOKOoOZrk — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@RepRaskin, @RepJoeNeguse, @StaceyPlaskett, @davidcicilline, @RepDean, @RepDianaDeGette and @RepSwalwell were really impressive for the eloquence, dignity and thought they brought to this solemn task. Rep. Raskin, particularly, for setting aside his personal loss to take it on. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The House managers did a magnificent job. I’m just baffled by one small thing that would not, in the end, have changed the outcome. Rep. @HerreraBeutler told her story about the row between Trump & @GOPLeader to her local newspaper A MONTH AGO. Did they not know about it? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

So guilty as charged but... — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@LeaderMcConnell is making a very strong after-the-fact case against Trump that mirrors the House manager’s case. — PolitiTweet.org

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And Sasse!! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Seven Rs. Historic numbers. Several surprises. Burr. Toomey. (Both retiring, not still.) Collins, Cassidy, Collins and Murkowski and Romney. They deserve great respect. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Seven Rs. Historic numbers. Several surprises. Burr. Toolset. (Both retiring, not still.) — PolitiTweet.org

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Cassidy, Burr. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

No excuses for the mob at the Capitol, Trump’s lawyer says. Trump on 1/6: “These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long.” — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Much of what Trump’s lawyer is saying is blatantly, flagrantly untrue. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

“This trial isn’t about Donald Trump. This trial is about who WE are.” @RepRaskin — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

“This floor is sacred,” @RepJoeNeguse tells senators, in a powerful and emotional close. Sadly, that same floor also has been, at times, a stage for the profane. January 6th was one of those days. We’ll see shortly what this day will bring. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

None of those who disdain the Dems for reaching a deal to move the trial forward are the Americans who are desperate for help, for work for vaccines, for their children to be back at school. The other path would have tied up the senate for weeks. They made the right decision. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This arson analogy by @repRaskin is smart and would be persuasive—at least to anyone who is open to being persuaded! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Train is back on track! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Again, from my experience, the Secret Service would have kept their colleagues in the WH, NSC and the COS aware of Pence’s movement and status the day of the insurrection. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Give @GOPLeader McCarthy credit. Trump was willing to turn him, his staff and colleagues over to a vicious mob. And he STILL flew down to Mar-a-Lago to kiss Trump’s ring. Now THAT’S ambition!! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Give @GOPLeader McCarthy credit. Trump was willing to turn him, his staff and colleagues over to a viscous mob. And he STILL flew down to Mar-a-Lago to kiss Trump’s ring. Now THAT’S ambition!! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

McConnell makes technical argument about jurisdiction and leaves open the possibility of Trump’s criminal exposure. It’s an elegant dodge. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

On #AxeFiles, former impeachment counsel & fed mob prosecutor @danielsgoldman describe Trump’s modus operandi. “(He) speaks like a mob boss. He talks to people in a way where there is plausible deniability, but everyone understands what he means.” Pod👉 https://t.co/lQkLjpxkks https://t.co/37gvmRLvla — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Has to be a bit of heartburn at the WH, where they don’t want to stand in the way of holding Trump accountable but desperately want to move forward on their rescue package and other vital initiatives. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Why not call McCarthy himself? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The fact that Graham changed his vote to yes on witnesses suggests a potential circus to follow. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Trump’s bilious, self-righteous personal injury lawyer lectures the senate that the impeachment trial is about “Respect of our country, our Constitution and all the people.” Sounds like an argument for conviction. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

If Trump intended to incite the mob, doesn’t his unwillingness to stop them go to his motives? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

And the answer: https://t.co/aTd3L8MCpS Not a surprise, — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This is not a criminal trial. No one is threatened with losing their liberty. The question is whether the President violated his oath and whether he should be disqualified from holding office as a result. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The question @SenBillCassidy asked is really key. Why did Trump tweet a taunt at Pence even as Pence was being evacuated, ahead of a lynch mob. Trump’s lawyer danced in return. It also was telling that Cassidy, a Republican, asked it. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The show horse personal injury lawyer they brought in from Philly must be pleasing Trump. — PolitiTweet.org