bill718
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THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT:
Maybe some of you folks can answer a few questions about a wild card in this impeachment trial few have discussed:
What is the role of Chief Justice Roberts? I know he is to "preside" over this Senate trial, but what exactly does that mean? Does he act just like a judge in a criminal trial? Can he rule on subpoenas? What powers (if any) does he have at his disposal if he thinks one side or the other is acting unfairly?
Frankly I don't know the answers, and the Constitution is rather vague on this. Any input would be appreciated.
Maybe some of you folks can answer a few questions about a wild card in this impeachment trial few have discussed:
What is the role of Chief Justice Roberts? I know he is to "preside" over this Senate trial, but what exactly does that mean? Does he act just like a judge in a criminal trial? Can he rule on subpoenas? What powers (if any) does he have at his disposal if he thinks one side or the other is acting unfairly?
Frankly I don't know the answers, and the Constitution is rather vague on this. Any input would be appreciated.