Even with testimony, under oath, by Trump’s former personal lawyer, that Donald Trump directed him to engage in a crime, Congressional Republicans are standing by their man. Like the proverbial good Christian spouse who takes the marriage vow seriously, there is no scenario, no malfeasance, which will cause the breakup of the family.

For Mitch and his coterie, they made their bed and they will sleep in it. Like good sailors, they are prepared to go down with the ship.

In a way, you have to admire such unflinching loyalty.

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