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On the recordJanuary 25, 2021
I think it's a very convenient position for Senate Republicans to occupy. They can say it's an unconstitutional proceeding as a way to avoid talking about the President's conduct.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy critiques Senate Republicans for using the constitutionality argument to evade discussing the former President's actions.

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