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>The Senate must be unrestricted to conduct 'other' important business.

What 'other' business is important? RBG replacement? Roberts replacement? Other judges or other administration confirmations?

>If [D]s knew Senate would not vote to convict - why proceed?

[D]'s were expecting a Senate trial that would take weeks, perhaps beyond Feb 3 Iowa Caucuses. Long enough for whatever moves they planned to be executed.

>How long does a typical Senate impeachment trial take?

4-6 weeks

>Can the Senate conduct 'other' business during this time?

>No.

If Senate is in trial during Iowa caucuses, then Warren, Bernie, and other Senators can't attend. Is this how they planned to steal the nomination for Biden?

>What 'value' might this have for [D]s?

Disrupt Iowa caucuses. What else might they have planned for January?

>Barr/Durham working in secret?

Leak-proof

>Senate working openly?

Look here, not there.

>'Value' of public learning the truth prior to i_unseal?

Reduce likelihood of rioting (though this is debatable)