The role of our government representatives

In this episode, the hosts discuss philosophies about the interplay of loyalty to “constituents” and  the role of conscience for elected officials.  In the context of impeachment, they ask whether senators appropriately followed their oaths both as senators and as impeachment jurors to support and defend the Constitution – and the Nation.

Brandenburd v. Ohio

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/395/444/#tab-opinion-1948083

History of Senatorial Oath

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Oath_Office.htm

Oath of federal employees

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2019/10/the-oath-of-office-and-what-it-means/

Duty imposed by impeachment oath

https://takecareblog.com/blog/impeachment-trials-and-the-senator-s-oath-of-impartial-justice