Republicans will 'never' have the two-thirds majority to evict. Not since the discovery of 'genetic material' on Monica's dress, have they had the luxury of categorical denial. Despite Mr. Craig's overture to answer Senate majority's questions, the White House abruptly recanted. Guess what, with all bets off, President Clinton no longer has to answer any questions. The 2000 elections.
Republicans can no longer afford to lose the battle and the war.
But Republicans can't just roll over. While it seems like they've been trumped, the truth is that making a complete record helps their cause. On the one hand, Democrats won the impeachment battle, but, on the other, may have lost the war over moral authority. The idea that president Clinton's behavior 'doesn't rise to the level of an impeachable offense,' no longer flies. If Republicans call witnesses, make their best case and still 'lose,' it may be the Democrats having to explain how they could have defended such despicable conduct from their leader.