If it's a blowout for the Dems, there might be GOP defections in an impeachment trial. The surviving Republicans who had to stand for election would be the ones from states most loyal to Trump, but there would be plenty who hadn't had to stand. Is Murkowski up for election in 2026? Nope. So there's one possibility.
"Senators Murkowski and Collins, after a private meeting with President Trump, say their concerns have been addressed. Senator Murkowski said, 'He promised he wouldn't do it again so I don't really see much point in impeachment.'"
Always "deeply concerned" but then falls in line just like the rest. More despicable, in some ways, than those who make it clear they are followers of Trump.
