Sherrod Brown confirms what we know: These people are cowards, shameful cowards https://t.co/Pnj7YmD4JC
— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) February 5, 2020
Having proven Trump guilty, I asked if there was just one Republican Senator who would say “enough”
Who would stand up against this dangerously immoral president
Who would display moral courage
Who would do impartial justice as their oath required and convict
And there is. https://t.co/xNHi2CP6oF
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) February 5, 2020
That really was a beautifully clear, eloquent and brave speech by Mitt Romney. This is statesmanship. pic.twitter.com/SuOT16ER4T
— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) February 5, 2020
I could not disagree more with number three. With one stroke, @MittRomney has singlehandedly reminded us of what it means to be an American, and to put Country & Constitution over party. He will go down in history. https://t.co/McQglgxglP
— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) February 5, 2020
I will be making a public statement tomorrow at 12:00pm from the @WhiteHouse to discuss our Country’s VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 5, 2020
"TRUMP 4EVA" — Trump immediately refuted the idea that getting impeached will prompt him to tone it down https://t.co/MtbY4IiXJa
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 5, 2020
Sen. Mitch McConnell: "The Speaker of the House says she refuses to accept this acquittal. Whatever that means. Perhaps she will tear up the verdict like she tore up the State of the Union address." #ImpeachmentVote pic.twitter.com/1EnA8FjKkt
— The Hill (@thehill) February 5, 2020
@Sifill_LDF lends her considerable expertise to the discussion of what can be done to #securethevote. https://t.co/xsEK548hWi
— Jane Brooks (@HorriblyJane) February 6, 2020
And Nancy Pelosi snatched the headlines from him yesterday and Romney today. Expect something really creepy from him to get back the spotlight tomorrow… https://t.co/rSmr5r7YTp
— Cathy Davidson (@CathyNDavidson) February 6, 2020
HR1: Democracy reform
HR3: Prescription drug costs
HR4: VRA fix
HR5: LGBTQ equality
HR6: Immigrant protections
HR7: Equal pay
HR8: Background checks
HR582: Minimum wage
HR1423: Forced arbitration
HR1500: Consumer protections
HR1585: VAWA
HR4617: Foreign interference in elections https://t.co/7fS8vPDz2A— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) February 6, 2020
A better formulation: Instead of abusing his power in dangerous ways, imagine if President Trump had spent his time on an infrastructure bill or early childhood education? More good would have been done. https://t.co/kEbJV3zGOx
— Julian Zelizer (@julianzelizer) February 5, 2020
Trump Awards Self The Presidential Medal Of Not Committing Crimes https://t.co/oCDOhObTo1
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) February 6, 2020
What’s the opposite of a profile in courage? https://t.co/eMtBSldz1H
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) February 6, 2020
Elsewhere in Trumpworld…
He went from being the mayor of the 363rd largest city in the country to the Democratic front runner in Iowa in the race to be President of the United States.
Tune in to @nbcnightlynews, @msnbc, and the @todayshow for my interview with @PeteButtigieg. You don’t want to miss it. pic.twitter.com/Elk6Wopol2
— Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) February 6, 2020
Nielsen says Trump's ratings for the State of the Union were down 20% from last year and well below the numbers in 2017 and 2018. https://t.co/8FKPwWetOj
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) February 6, 2020
Trayvon should’ve been 25 today. You probably heard. Once more won’t hurt: “America likes to repeat itself—and often fails to learn lessons that black people often pay for with their lives. We must repeat the assertion of our humanity, loudly and proudly.” https://t.co/wcxrfqx0FO
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) February 6, 2020
Just left the Administration briefing on Coronavirus. Bottom line: they aren't taking this seriously enough.
Notably, no request for ANY emergency funding, which is a big mistake. Local health systems need supplies, training, screening staff etc. And they need it now.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 5, 2020
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WORLD
Another huge jump in coronavirus numbers in China:
– 563 deaths reported as of Thursday morning, up 73 in one day.
– 28,018 confirmed cases, up 3,694.
– 24,702 suspected cases, and
– 1,153 recoveries
– There are 19,665 confirmed cases, 549 deaths in *Hubei* alone— Anna Fifield (@annafifield) February 6, 2020
Newborn, just 30 hours old, diagnosed with coronavirus in Chinahttps://t.co/AtzHKFxawT
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) February 5, 2020
The 12th US person with a confirmed case of Wuhan coronavirus is isolated at home in Wisconsin, according to officials at UW Health https://t.co/TvZHr38y13
— CNN (@CNN) February 6, 2020
Australia is considering sending its coronavirus evacuees to mining camps in the Outback, as Christmas Island fills up https://t.co/y6peQSY3ih
— Bloomberg (@business) February 6, 2020
And…
Irish English replaces British English as EU working language – https://t.co/TLE5TSkMDh via @shareaholic
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) February 5, 2020
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BREXITSHAMBLES BRITAIN
“To liven things up, the government has decided to wage war with the media, with Brexit ‘sorted’, it’s got time on its hands” Andrew Neil opens tonight’s #andrewneilshow
https://t.co/GritsKibRY pic.twitter.com/asxLdt55dq— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) February 5, 2020
Britain's official departure from the E.U. may have made the case for Scottish independence stronger. Could it rejoin the E.U.? https://t.co/QJNg9fjm3Q
— TIME (@TIME) February 6, 2020
Excl: Boris Johnson accused of branding Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon “that bloody Wee Jimmy Krankie woman” in row over COP26https://t.co/8EvKSPsCzR
— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) February 5, 2020
Finally…
Kirk Douglas, the legendary star of films such as "Spartacus" and "Champion,” has died. He was 103. https://t.co/otJqnPuEhA
— CNN (@CNN) February 6, 2020
Kirk Douglas was one of the top movie stars of the 20th century and a maverick who helped fatally weaken the blacklist against suspected Communists in Hollywood. He died Wednesday at age 103, his family says. https://t.co/SGfkEgSvXg
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 6, 2020
Hollywood doesn't make legends like Kirk Douglas anymore. Born into a Jewish immigrant family, his star rose In the golden age of film, when marquee lights were bright and movie houses palaces. My thoughts are with his family. May his memory be a blessing to them, and all of us.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) February 6, 2020
The Overnight Note 