What Went Down On Day 1 Of The Impeachment Hearings

After laying out the Republican argument, Nunes yields his time to Steve Castor, his designated staffer.

This from Nunes could be key to defense of Trump: “Some government officials opposed President Trump’s approach to Ukraine, but many had no idea what concerned him.” I’ve been texting with a former Trump aide who made a similar point — that if this becomes a disagreement about foreign policy, that’s a win for the Trump side.

Yeah, Amelia, it’s sorta sad that that is the GOP’s best option politically, as (again) we’re talking conspiracy theories. But still, do I think the GOP can convince 40 percent of voters that “maybe Ukraine interfered”? Yes, I do. And that’s probably enough to mean that acquittal will remain certain in the Senate. (Though it’s likely not enough to win re-election?)