Friday, January 31, 2020

Murkowski strikes a new low

Murkowski should have just gone with, "I'm in on the fix."  Instead, she made the most outrageous claims while trashing her integrity.
“I worked for a fair, honest, and transparent process, modeled after the Clinton trial, to provide ample time for both sides to present their cases, ask thoughtful questions, and determine whether we need more.

“The House chose to send articles of impeachment that are rushed and flawed. I carefully considered the need for additional witnesses and documents, to cure the shortcomings of its process, but ultimately decided that I will vote against considering motions to subpoena.

“Given the partisan nature of this impeachment from the very beginning and throughout, I have come to the conclusion that there will be no fair trial in the Senate. I don’t believe the continuation of this process will change anything. It is sad for me to admit that, as an institution, the Congress has failed.

“It has also become clear some of my colleagues intend to further politicize this process, and drag the Supreme Court into the fray, while attacking the Chief Justice. I will not stand for nor support that effort. We have already degraded this institution for partisan political benefit, and I will not enable those who wish to pull down another.

“We are sadly at a low point of division in this country.”

  KEYT News
And, Lisa, you are at the nadir.

It's obvious she never intended anything else than block witnesses.  She essentially says witnesses would rectify some of the errors in the House's presentation, but she decided to block them anyway

Congress has indeed failed, and she helped.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

UPDATE:

Ken White nails it:


No comments: