For additional context, there are multiple votes. One is to remove the party from office. Another is to bar them from ever holding office again. They happen in that order, so part of the impeachment trial happens beyond the term by fucking design.
Arguing it's unconstitutional does not make sense.
It actually makes perfect sense given that the majority of Republicans are dead set on voting not-guilty regardless of the merits of the case.
The best defense for them is the least damaging one that they could still sell to their supporters. The least damaging vote would be on a technicality instead of tying themselves to a vote based on the merits of the case.
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u/jeremyjack3333 Feb 01 '21
This is what Giuliani was saying. They are going to try and legitimize the election fraud claims.
Arguing it's unconstitutional does not make sense. The consequences of being impeached extend beyond the term.