political realities of the day so they can be the more distinguished, more thoughtful politicians and public servants. in this case, back in the day when the constitution was written, political parties, as we now know them, did not exist. the thought was that congress would be the power that would weigh against the presidency. and so they would be the checking. they would provide a checking function of the presidency, especially in those rare circumstances in which the president has abused his power. and when the president has abused the power of the office and the only legal remedy is impeachment. so when senator mcconnell says this is a political act, a political procedure, that s flat wrong from a constitutional perspective. it s legal and the remedy is impeachment. under the constitution, every senator is required to be impartial. and he has already said he s going to violate that oath. mitch mcconnell enjoys a certain degree of popularity in your home state of kentucky.