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We’re Tracking The Acquittal Excuses GOP Senators Toss At The Wall Ahead Of Vote

on March 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. — WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: (L-R) U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) listen during a news conference at the Capitol March 21, 2018 in Wa... WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: (L-R) U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) listen during a news conference at the Capitol March 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. Senate Republicans held a news conference to discuss their legislative "proposal to lower health insurance premiums in the individual health insurance market." (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MORE LESS

February 4, 2020 5:33 p.m.

Tierney Sneed and I (but, mostly Tierney) have been keeping close tabs on the main excuses Republican senators are offering President Trump to justify their ultimate acquittal votes, which will become concrete at 4:00 p.m. ET Wednesday.

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