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kentuck

(111,110 posts)
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:31 PM Jan 2020

More or fewer "House Managers"? Which would be most effective in a Senate trial?

I keep thinking back to the Congressmen allotted 5 minutes each during the impeachment hearings. It was not very effective.

It was most effective when they had one counsel asking the questions.

It has been reported that many Reps want to be one of the House Managers? Is that really a good idea?

In my opinion, fewer may be better?

I think 4 or 5 managers may be ideal for such a trial? I could see Adam Schiff, Eric Swawell, Jackie Spier, Val Deming, and David Ciccilone as an effective team, although there are several capable of doing the job.

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More or fewer "House Managers"? Which would be most effective in a Senate trial? (Original Post) kentuck Jan 2020 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author wryter2000 Jan 2020 #1
Recommended. H2O Man Jan 2020 #2
Good point. kentuck Jan 2020 #4
Exactly. H2O Man Jan 2020 #8
That's the reality. kentuck Jan 2020 #9
It's more about Nancy tormenting Trump and Moscow Mitch. We comradebillyboy Jan 2020 #3
Although maybe not her forte (intel, judiciary), Katie Porter is one hell of a questioner! n/t Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #5
Can't argue with that choice kentuck Jan 2020 #7
I think Katie Porter (CA 45) bluecollar2 Jan 2020 #6
Absolutely agree, KATIE PORTER!! KewlKat Jan 2020 #11
fewer. the thugs wanted film clips for fox. we intend to remove the bastard. mopinko Jan 2020 #10

Response to kentuck (Original post)

H2O Man

(73,637 posts)
2. Recommended.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:41 PM
Jan 2020

I think that those you have identified are solid choices. I'm not sure that every person selected would have a speaking role, or that the questioning would be made into equal amounts of time. There may be advantages of having some on the floor closely following the trial, and passing messages to those who are in speaking roles.

kentuck

(111,110 posts)
4. Good point.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:46 PM
Jan 2020

I think Gerald Nadler is very smart on the Constitution, but I don't think he would he would be one of the best questioners.

H2O Man

(73,637 posts)
8. Exactly.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:56 PM
Jan 2020

Nadler is the House's leading expert on impeachment. I doubt there is anyone in the country who knows as much as him, much less more. He should be on the floor, though I agree he isn't the strongest public presenter. We are at a time when the package of the presenter is too often valued more than the message.

comradebillyboy

(10,178 posts)
3. It's more about Nancy tormenting Trump and Moscow Mitch. We
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:42 PM
Jan 2020

can see the effect it's having on Trump from his daily tweet storms. Mitch is still going to get a quick no-content trial so the make up of the House team doesn't matter too much. By dragging the process out Pelosi is illustrating what a farce the Senate trial will be.

bluecollar2

(3,622 posts)
6. I think Katie Porter (CA 45)
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:52 PM
Jan 2020

Would be very effective on the support team. Every time I've had the opportunity to watch her question a witness it has been a demonstration of excellence.

KewlKat

(5,624 posts)
11. Absolutely agree, KATIE PORTER!!
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 01:07 PM
Jan 2020

She's great. She just keeps making her point and I love to see them squirm.

mopinko

(70,268 posts)
10. fewer. the thugs wanted film clips for fox. we intend to remove the bastard.
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 01:05 PM
Jan 2020

this aint the same game.

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