Topic: Witness Vote

Following the Senate's vote against calling new witnesses in the impeachment trial, liberal commentators express despair over the state of American democracy. A "LibDev" post titled "Epitaph for America" compares the U.S. government to a Russian-style autocracy. The hosts discuss the deepening partisan divide and the perception of a "dimensional rift" in political reality.

Senator Lisa Murkowski votes against calling witnesses, citing the politicization of the impeachment process. The hosts suggest that Sarah Palin's threat to primary Murkowski in Alaska may have influenced her decision. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney joins Democrats in voting for witnesses, a move the hosts characterize as an attempt to be a "hero."