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If democrats have laid out more than enough evidence to convict him then additional evidence should not be needed. They should present their evidence and rest the case.The Democrats have laid out more than enough evidence to impeach without witnesses....but several Republican Senators did say they'd like to hear from Bolton. I think those Senators know that the witness and document evidence will eventually come out regardless of the trial...and if they vote not to allow evidence/witnesses that proved the Democrats and House impeachment articles right...they'll pay the price at the voting booth.
After reading the rules...there is allowance for witnesses after the question and debate period. I guess the theory in having them last in the trial, is that it would take time, at least a week to subpoena, depose, debate and vote on each witness before they can testify...and McConnell is probably hoping the Senators will be tired of sitting for so long without talking before it even gets to that point. I dunno...but one thing is for sure...these are not the same senate rules that the Clinton impeachment trial had.
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