U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley plans to approach impeachment as a juror, but says process is political

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https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2019/12/18/grassley-impeachment-senate-trial-mcconnell-impartial-juror-president-donald-trump-political-process/2687183001/

And I call bullshit based on these paragraphs:

"You could just write 'I see myself as a juror where Leader McConnell sees it a little bit different,'" Grassley said in a call with Iowa reporters Wednesday. "But I think there’s some legitimacy to his point of view from the standpoint that this has been pretty much a political maneuver in the House of Representatives."

Impeachment should be conducted in a judicial — not political — manner, Grassley said, calling the impeachment process in the House very partisan, meaning the process in the Senate will look different than in previous impeachments.

"The environment here is a little different that gives some justification to what McConnell’s saying, even though I don’t see my role the same as he sees his role," Grassley said.. { note -- my bolding}

Hard for Chuck not to hold back how he really feels. He is 100% behind McConnell IMHO.

Bet Phony Joni is having a hard time word smithing a statement that doesn't slop with love for Trump.