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What actually happened?

I watched the “non debate” yesterday regarding the articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.

I watched Republican members name-call not only the members of Congress, but me, a voter. I watched as they did not offer any fact regarding the issues but were the “mini-me” of the vitriolic Donald Trump.

What is the purpose of “liberal left” as name-calling? I do not consider myself “left” or necessarily “liberal” in the context spewed out by the Republican Party elected officials on national TV.

What I want to know is “why” folks were obstructed from testifying and rounding out the story of “what happened.”

It is not a surprise to anyone and I do not believe it is a surprise to you that Donald Trump is a liar.

He may have a “base” but it does not demonstrate integrity or leadership in this process. I am sure his colleagues in the Senate will now demonstrate the same.

Elizabeth Cobbs

Spokane

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