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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsViolating the emoluments clause: that alone would have had Obama impeached.
Even if Democrats had the majority, Obama would have been impeached.
We know Republicans won't allow for Trump to be impeached, even if Democrats were to take back the House and Senate by slim margins. But at what point are Democrats duty-bound to bring forth articles of impeachment? Only after Mueller reveals concrete evidence that Trump colluded with Russia?
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Violating the emoluments clause: that alone would have had Obama impeached. (Original Post)
Garrett78
Jun 2018
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exboyfil
(18,348 posts)1. Originalists wipe their butt
On the Constitution when it suits them.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)2. It's not "alone," though. It's blatant ongoing corruption.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)3. Yes, which makes it all the more frustrating.
BSdetect
(9,048 posts)4. drumph has a total free pass. Like many dictators do - for a short time
He will end badly.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)5. How do you think he will end?
BSdetect
(9,048 posts)6. Deprived of all liberty and assets. Treated as a spy in wartime.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)7. That would be wonderful, but I'm not optimistic.