Topic: Gop Senate

3 chapters across the catalog

Moral Army
Episode 1177 1:53:08 - 1:55:58

1177: Moral Army

Senate Trial Procedures, Witness Lists, Robert Mueller

The discussion turns to the potential for a Senate trial if the House passes articles of impeachment. The hosts speculate that a Republican-controlled Senate could use the trial to call witnesses like Hillary Clinton, Cheryl Mills, and Robert Mueller to expose the origins of the Russia investigation.

Complex Instrument
Episode 1084 1:09:58 - 1:12:17

1084: Complex Instrument

2016 Election Replay, Electoral College, 2020 Outlook

The 2018 midterm results are analyzed as a strategic win for Republicans, mirroring the 2016 map where the GOP strengthened its hold on the Senate and key governorships. While Democrats took the House, the Republican gains in the Senate and state-level offices suggest a favorable landscape for the 2020 presidential election. The Democratic House majority is predicted to face internal struggles due to its diverse and often conflicting factions.

Don's Dentures
Episode 988 2:15:43 - 2:18:31

988: Don's Dentures

Tax Bill Opposition, Democratic "Armageddon" Rhetoric

Democratic senators and representatives used extreme rhetoric to oppose the Republican tax bill, describing it as "Armageddon," "rape," and a "looting" of the federal treasury. Critics of the bill claimed it would trigger a depression and lead to thousands of deaths. The House of Representatives also overwhelmingly voted down a resolution from Representative Al Green to impeach President Trump.