#1 I said “I believe” Hillary is guilty which that and $1.50 will get me a cup of coffee.
#2. This is not a trial and if it were building your evidence to the jury is a valid course of prosecution. This is an “inquiry” where the Dems are trying to sway public opinion and rules are completely different - enter all the hearsay evidence. The BIG tell today with all day with Yovanovitch was when asked if she had any knowledge of Trump committing a crime — NO. All the rest was political bluster.#3 Bribery is the crime of exchange (could you please point out Trump’s exchange) and quid pro quo describes it. Bribery sounds so much more sinister. Come to think of it Schiff could be charged with Aggravated Dumbass with Intent to Distribute - I like the way that sounds
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2: I know it's an inquiry. As you stated "the Dems are trying to sway public opinion", would the public not be like a jury here, would the Republicans quietly on the fence not be like a jury here? As I said, I suspect that is the path the Dems have chosen and why witnesses will probably get stronger as this goes forward.
The Dems are trying to build a case for abuse of power in regards to Yovonovich. Why she was removed matters when seeking abuse of power.
3: Exactly "exchange" and "this for that" seem to be interchangeable. There was no exchange, that doesn't mean there wasn't an attempt, which is why we are here.
The aide release timing is very suspect, but not alone damning.