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Jan 2021
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Convicting Trump Probably Won't Happen

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As the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump looms, Republicans are trying to find their footing as a party divided. David Chalian explains what that means for the GOP when it comes to convicting Trump, holding the Senate, and in key races across the country. Plus, Biden's time is running out for a bipartisan stimulus deal and a history making swearing in. 

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