Letter to the editor: Scheme behind impeachment's pace

The Senate trial on the two articles of impeachment against President Trump has begun, some 34 days after the House vote. There is a lot of clamor from the left for witnesses and documents, the stated purpose of which is to present even more evidence than what is already characterized by them as “overwhelming,” and upon which the impeachment articles were based.

What was a “speed matters” pace by the Democrats inexplicably slowed to a crawl since the House voted to impeach in December.

Here is one thought for this change in the left’s demeanor: It’s expected that adding witnesses and documents to the Senate trial would extend it at least six weeks, taking it into March at the earliest. There’s little doubt that Democratic leadership in Congress exemplifies the “establishment” side of the party, the so-called “moderate left.” And who’s their “daddy”? It’s Joe Biden.

Consider that if the Senate trial is not concluded by March 10, no less than 24 states will have held their primaries to elect the Democratic candidate for president.

So, who do you think will have a significant advantage of out-campaigning in those jurisdictions while most of his competition will be trying to no avail to dislodge Trump from his presidency?

Ken Mowl

Hempfield