Why should our President not be allowed to call witnesses in his defense?
And why should the rules of evidence not apply?
Replies to: Why should our President not be allowed to call witnesses in his defense?
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The Senate gets to make the rules
If they decide he can, then he can.
And if they decide that the “rules of evidence” apply, then they will.
You can direct your questions to Mitch.
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I think he was asking why Schiff did so in the House "Hearings".Nonetheless, it cost the Dems dearly
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The CIA stenographers are working overtime at the NYTimes..
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As long as they have relevant info pursuant to Rules 401 and 403.
Who might these be and what evidence do they have?
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Those rules will not preclude Roberts from allowing the President to call a witness
Other rules will preclude hearsay and lay opinions.
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Why not if the FRE applies?
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The FRE does not require the pre-qualification of lay witnesses... it just referees their testimony.
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Yes, and it also screens out both irrelevant and unduly prejudicial witnesses and evidence.
You do know that right?
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Frank is an arm chair warrior,loves cold war rhetoric but won't fight the war, lawyer?
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"54 Chevy 210.
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Golfernot requires vag cream for his Trump Derangement Syndrome, Hillary lost
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