She’s currently the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a powerful assignment for a senator from a state dominated by oil and natural resources. Murkowski’s response indicates that though she would call herself an independent, she would likely still caucus with Republicans in order to maintain her positions on Senate committees. The reporter asked whether the senator would join the Democratic majority, which she could do as an independent, not whether she would join the Democratic Party. The specific wording of Ruskin’s question is important for understanding Murkowski’s intention. For example, Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is an independent but caucuses with Democrats, as does Maine’s Angus King, meaning both count towards the new Democratic majority and also receive Senate committee assignments by Democratic leadership. But independent senators still typically choose to caucus with one of the two major parties, in part in order to be considered for committee assignments.
Given her response to Ruskin, the Alaska senator would most likely become an independent. In the event that the GOP fails to distance itself from Trump - either during these proceedings or following them - it may lose one of its most moderate members, at least in name. It could proceed regardless, but even though Democrats will control the chamber at that point, it seems unlikely to succeed - 67 votes are needed to convict, and it’s unclear whether enough Republicans would be willing to vote against Trump.
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In the memo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that the Senate trial could begin as late as January 21, when Trump is no longer president. Memo exclusively obtained by WaPo /SAkVVsqPvb- Seung Min Kim January 9, 2021 In essence, McConnell explains how an impeachment trial would consume the first days of Biden’s presidency. NEWS -> McConnell sends memo to GOP senators outlining how an impeachment trial would work if the House goes thru. But a memo circulated to Republican senators Friday laid out a delayed timeline for a potential trial House passes articles of impeachment for the second time. The House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, plans to begin impeachment proceedings as early as Monday. Vice President Mike Pence has reportedly chosen not to remove him using the 25th Amendment, and Trump has not signaled any plans to resign. Lindsey Graham, were quick to stand with him.Īnd it seems unlikely that Trump will be leaving office before Inauguration Day on January 20. And after Twitter permanently banned Trump Friday, many of his most ardent GOP defenders, such as Sen. Following the storming of the US Capitol Wednesday, 147 Republican lawmakers voted in support of Trump’s lie that there were irregularities that put the 2020 presidential election’s results in doubt. Ben Sasse, have offered more measured criticisms of Trump - and some have even joined calls for his removal - many have shown they are sticking with him. Murkowski flipping parties would have potentially given Democrats a 51-49 majority, removing the need for Harris’s tie-breaker. In a split Senate, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be the tie-breaking vote, giving Democrats control of the chamber. The balance of power in the Senate will be split once the two new Democratic senators from Georgia - Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both of whom won runoff elections last Tuesday - are sworn in when their election results are certified on January 15. Absolutely, unequivocally not."- Liz Ruskin-AK public radio reporter January 9, 2021 I asked: Are you considering joining the Democratic majority?
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