i think that is actually good. them being evasive is better then them running interference. it at least allows for the possibility of getting on board if things start going sideways for trump.
i just played around with an electoral college tracker and using the Inside Elections map came up with a very plausible 269-269 tie (FL, WI, NC go trump). which means . . . it will never end.
agree on the feel, but scale and receipts are very different here. when you just had the word of one lady and it was a teenager-type crime, there are a lot of viable plays in defense.
It’s pretty clearly written by someone that has experience writing things like this. But that doesn’t imply outside help, let alone help from a specific group. The talented person could be the whistleblower himself.
The very last paragraph re orders to suspend all aid to Ukraine coming from the president himself and no one could figure out the policy rationale is nice.
This 'But Biden' looks worse than any But Hillary though. You have both his son using his last name to get the gig, then his dad as the vessel for the termination message when his son was right there. It'll be harder for everyone to just dismiss out of hand.
Dems need to play this like it is just a matter of checking boxes and don't ever discuss Biden.
Is it illegal to solicit political favors from a foreign government?
Is that what happened?
Is that an impeachable offense?
Is it illegal to withhold authorized funds until you got assurances from another government they will act on your personal behalf?
Is that what happened?
Is that an impeachable offense?
Every time Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz says "But Biden!" Just say "Ok, but we are taking a vote on these issues. Shall I put you down as a no?" Never even engage on it.