trial. so as far as mcconnell is concerned, what does he care if nancy pelosi sends it over. he will call the question up of some form. he will have a wrangling in the senate, and they will and they will vote it down. he doesn t care about the principal, he only cares about mcconnell. what do you think from mcconnell s perspective, principal doesn t matter, the law does. blocking merrick garden is a garlin is a huge feather in his cap. this is not a trial in the american system, this is an impeachment has prescribed by the constitution, it is a unique forum with a unique institution. the senate sets the rules.