I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

period.

Great question, Ed. Very important.

There are three overlapping factors -- the first is the timing of reppublicans' re-elections, the second is the timing of the public release of more evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors, and the third is the public's understanding of the Founding Fathers' beliefs on impeachment as detailed in the Ferderalist Papers.

Hence, those in the House will most likely continue to serve as guard dogs, snarling and biting everything they view as posing a danger to their master. Those in the Senate may be more hesitant to go too far out on a limb for Trump. Not all, of course. But as a group, there will likely be less snarling and biting, for they tend to be better trained.

'con Senators.

in these cowards losing their seats in 2020

republican senators up for re-election in 2020 will be prone to supporting Trump, to avoid having a primary with a rabid-right candidate. That will make them more vulnerable in the general elections.

Those not up for re-election for longer are more likely to vote to convict Trump in his Senate trial, because they believe the rabid-right threat will fade in 2022 and 2024.

Another important factor that I believe is being overlooked is that John Roberts will be influencing the Senate trial. While I'm not fond of his social beliefs, he recognizes that Trump is a danger to the country.

he must see how Kavanaugh is a stain on the Court.