Going to take a while to get through all of that, but initial impression is good and I’m pleased with the seriousness.
“...initial impression is good and I’m pleased with the seriousness.”
Exactly. This is a formal declaration by Republicans that the so-called “evidence” presented by Democrats is insufficient.
What this does is formally represent that no Republicans support impeachment, thus rendering it partisan and therefore invalid.
Weaponizing impeachment for partisan purposes is an unconstitutional abuse of power. This was a smart move, as it lays the groundwork for the Senate to discredit the Democrat impeachment as a partisan sham.
Beyond that, the Republicans are putting the nation on notice. They are formally accusing the Democrats of fabricating evidence. Which is a crime.