Mitch McConnell: Senate would have ‘no choice’ but to take up impeachment after House
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(Worthy News) – The odds of President Trump being convicted in the Republican-held Senate or even impeached by the Democratic-run House is a long shot, despite Washington being consumed by impeachment mania.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday brushed aside any chance that Republican senators would stonewall an impeachment trial if the House charges Mr. Trump at the conclusion of its investigation.
“Under the Senate rules, we’re required to take it up if the House does go down that path,” he said during an interview on CNBC. “I would have no choice but to take it up. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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