US Politics -

I am wondering about the claim that if a Republican goes against the establishment and votes to convict Trump, then that would bring great harm to their careers and future electability. With some constituencies, might it be the opposite? Is the tide turning? Could a defiant principled Republican then join the new emerging center-right coalition whether it's called a different party? Or perhaps remain a Republican, but then observe that the constituency is somewhat accepting of such a stand?

Or not? Maybe that's a farce and the reality is just that Republicans have to vote to acquit or their careers are doomed, regardless of their states or districts.

I don't know for sure, though I think the latter argument is too extreme and somewhat amounts to scare-tactics. I think many voters such as myself will sit up and take notice of those Republicans who defy the establishment and cast a vote of conscience, and if their judgment and conscience are decent. As an independent, already I'd say that any Republican who voted for impeachment in the house is instantly added to my short list of candidates I would personally give consideration to for higher office in 2024. This includes (I guess, for want of better knowledge) Liz Cheney, despite that I think her father was one of the worst VP's we've seen.