For political junkies, last night's cable TV lineup was catnip. While impeachment was still front and center with most of the talking heads, the PBS/Politico debates held on public television was an interesting look at a smaller field of democrats vying for their party's nomination. I found myself shuttling back and forth when the debate flagged in the one case or when a 5 minute bloc of commercials intruded in the other.
I think most people came away from the debates with their choices either intact or confirmed. No one made a huge blunder, although Mayor Pete took incoming fire from both Liz Warren and Amy Klobuchar. His momentum may have stalled on last night's stage. "Billionaire wine cave" will haunt his campaign for the nonce.
Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi continues to play no limit Texas Hold Em with Moscow Mitch. Despite a weak hand, she is holding on to the articles of impeachment at least through the holidays and letting Cheetolini dangle in the wind. She may be gambling the president* will force McConnell to hold a fair trial so he can bask in his eventual acquittal. However, as new revelations come out from the open investigations which continue, republicans in the Senate may start to panic. Dragging out the proceedings into the new year look less and less promising for the GOP. Merry Impeachment to all and a Happy Removal in 2020.
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