As Senate Career Draws to End, Lamar Alexander Weighs Whether to Stick With Trump

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Retiring Tennessee lawmaker Lamar Alexander is among a handful of Republicans who pushed to have a vote on whether to call impeachment trial witnesses

WASHINGTON—He has complained about President Trump’s tariffs, voted to block him from diverting military-construction funding to a border wall, and been at odds with the president’s efforts to end health-insurance subsidies benefiting low-income people.

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, who is retiring after this year, has avoided Mr. Trump’s wrath during such moments, finding political cover by keeping a low profile and being part of a small group of like-minded Republicans. But now, after joining a clutch of...

 

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Alexander has had a long, respectable career. I remember when my parents elected him governor of TN. And he was a darn good one. Just as he is a good senator, now. Why would he, or ANY senator, blemish their reputations for Trump? Their duty is to uphold the Constitution!

it is always the ones who have nothing to lose.

Oh please quit giving them some cover. This is a scheme, gimmick, a sham to “portray” some level of impartiality. None of these GOP puppets are going to do the right thing. Quit thinking we are stupid. We Are Not!!!!!!

When you don't have to fear the repercussions of your party. SenAlexander - thank you for supporting the constitution and not just your party.

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