I have been watching the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. Is it being well tried?

Samuel C. Stretton. Samuel C. Stretton.

Obviously, the impeachment trial is far different than a normal judicial trial. Different rules apply. The chief justice is sitting as the judge, but does not have a final say in the Senate chambers, and there is an extremely long opening point. Having said that, there are certain surprises that one would not expect from experienced trial lawyers.

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