I understand why an impeachment vote by the House sent to the Senate might not be wise because Republican Senators are afraid of Trump tweets and public support may not yet be there.

However, public support on gun regulation (background checks, red flag laws, assault weapons ban and high capacity magazines) exists even among Republicans.

Legislation on the climate issue is also very strong. Mitch McConnell oversteps his function by refusing to bring bills passed by the House on these issues to the Senate floor for debate and/or vote. Republican Senators who want to be reelected would likely vote in favor of gun legislation and saving the planet because that’s where their constituents are.

By refusing to let the Senate see or act on these bills, McConnell is providing protection for an incompetent president. One person should not have that much power to subvert the will of the people. This is an abuse of power.

Malita Brown, Wilbraham