Republicans’ argument against Schumer’s proposal for witnesses takes shape
In an interview with CNN today, former Ohio governor John Kasich used a drawing of a triangle with three words — party, public, conscience — to demonstrate what he believes vulnerable senators facing tight reelection bids are having to consider as they prepare for an impeachment trial.
«If you look at these United States senators from states that are very closely contested, they’re feeling a lot of pressure because whatever way they go, the public is going to have something to say,» Kasich, a Republican, said.
He continued:
«So these vulnerable senators in these states, they’re having the hardest time and they’ve got to decide are they going to respond to the public or are they going to respond to the party, or does their conscience dictate what they’re going to do.»
On what his advice would be to senators, Kasich said, «My advice is always to follow your conscience.»
More context: Earlier this year, Kasich said he was for impeaching President Trump. In October, Kasich told CNN the «final straw» for him was White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney’s admission that military aid was withheld from Ukraine in order to pressure that country for investigations into Democrats.
