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Jan 2021
8m 55s

Republicans Cry Unconstitutional

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The impeachment trial process begins today, and 45 Republicans have already suggested they believe it may be unconstitutional. David Chalian explains why they're taking that approach, plus, how Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walked away without a win from negotiations over the Senate filibuster. And finally, some state Republican parties have gone rogue trying to keep Trumpism alive in the GOP.

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