Fifty Democrats weighed the evidence and voted to convict. They are heroes because they have consistently opposed Trumpism. Their vote yesterday was part of that heroism. Yet they are being all but ignored while the press fawns over the fake prodigal sons on the other side. Each and every one of these GOP-portunists was provided numerous chances to denounce Trump before it came to this monstrous moment — and they chose to stand with him until it was nearly too late .
And the press rewards McConnell with free publicity for the single most dishonest and hypocritical public statement in all of American history since his last one. Oh, NOW he gets it.
The focus on prodigal sons ignores those who were right all along. It represents, among other things, a monumental waste of time as the public discourse entertains both sides of ideas which really need no debate. Ideas like whether creationism should be taught , whether gay marriage is a good thing, whether separating children from their families is good immigration policy. And whether Donald Trump incited a riot.
As long as the media worship prodigal sons and privilege their return to reality over those who were always sensible, the Republican party will continue to set the agenda. It’s a cynical game that this country could never afford, and certainly can’t now.