What is Nancy Pelosi's definition of an impeachable offense

[EveHammond13]

serious question.

[kentuck]

1. When some rational Republicans see the light?

But that ain't gonna happen. Because there are no rational Republicans.

[PSPS]

15. They are rational. They're working for putin.

[OliverQ]

20. Republicans aren't required for impeachment. They're only required for removal.

[DrToast]

26. Don't we complain when Mitch McConnell cedes is power to Trump?

Pelosi doesn’t need the Republicans permission or blessing to do her job.

[OnDoutside]

2. One that has a chance of succeeding, and certainly not one that rebounds on Democrats.

[Lib 4 Life]

3. History has a narrow definition base on party affiliation. demlaws. repanything they don't like.

[Xipe Totec]

4. One that enrages 70% of the voting public. nt

[Bettie]

5. I don't think there is one in her mind

it wouldn't be civil and some of that dry powder would get used up.

[radical noodle]

6. One where a majority of Democrats in the House

agree that it is.

[PJMcK]

7. Why don't you ask her?

Her office will provide you with an answer.

The process for impeachment of a president is complicated and fraught with troubles. Do you think the Democratic majority should lurch forward towards an uncertain outcome? Right now, the number of Democratic Representatives that support an impeachment vote don't reach a majority, I believe. Why act precipitously? Let the Congressional Committees do their work and then we'll see what happens.

To be clear, I agree with your implied statement that Trump needs to be removed from office. However, I trust Speaker Pelosi's judgment on this most important issue.

[melman]

10. "Her office will provide you with an answer."

lol

[PJMcK]

11. Your sarcasm is noted

Thank you.

[melman]

12. That's not sarcasm

The idea that they'd answer such a question is preposterous.

[George II]

25. Quite simply, it is illogical to impeach without the votes.

[dem4decades]

33. Like not trying when you don't have a chance?

[emmaverybo]

28. +1

[doc03]

8. Obviously there isn't any.

[gratuitous]

9. Maybe if he knocked over a liquor store?

[Kingofalldems]

13. Oh another trash Nancy thread.

And Trump commits treason.

[Thekaspervote]

29. This!! Shame on those that trash our dem leaders, or candidates you drag us all down

[PSPS]

14. Doesn't really matter. You should ask what is moscow mitch's definition.

[durablend]

16. Cool

So if the police just stand by while a guy is robbing your house you'd have no problem with it?

[PSPS]

17. I'd have a problem, sure. But I can't force the police to do something.

Your question is a non-sequitur. Moscow mitch won't even bring any house legislation to the senate floor, let alone any impeachment unless he's sure the outcome will be what trump wants.

[OliverQ]

21. You seem to be confused about what impeachment is.

Impeachment only happens in the House. If Dems approve impeachment, Trump is impeached. It requires no Republicans.

The issue with the Senate is that of removal from office. And yes we know Moscow Mitch will never remove him, but that doesn't mean Dems shouldn't impeach.

[PSPS]

22. Moscow mitch acquits, trump takes a victory lap. Hardly a desirable outcome.

[OliverQ]

24. Dems refuse to impeach, Trump takes a victory lap

screaming that not even Dems thought he was bad enough to impeach.

[Thekaspervote]

30. Oh get real.

[emmaverybo]

32. Many members of the public, not only his hard-core supporters, would then believe the democrats

to be overly partisan and divisive while they would consider Trump now proved “innocent.’” Future
criticism of the president would be seen in the light of his acquittal. We do not, above all, want to
make him a martyr.

[maxsolomon]

18. She's playing it close to the vest

How would you rather she played this? Loudly and recklessly?

"Death needs time for what it kills to grow in" - WS Burroughs

[nilram]

35. She should play it as close to the vest as these guys did

https://vimeo.com/300020773

THEY were successful.

[maxsolomon]

39. Not her role. That's the party's role.

I fully support that tactic - take the protest right to them. Their homes, their offices, every place they try to eat dinner.

[cwydro]

19. Great question.

???

[StarfishSaver]

23. She probably defines it as an offense that 218 Members of Congress think is an impeachable offense

Since that's the only way an impeachable offense can be defined. If 218 Members don't think something's impeachable, it's not impeachable, regardless what the Speaker thinks.

[guillaumeb]

27. An excellent question.

But Pelosi is also considering many other factors.

[JI7]

31. that's not the issue for her, it's about getting the votes.

[UTUSN]

34. Let's leave her alone, she'll know it when she sees it. Not a joke.

[Codeine]

36. I bet her analysis is more informed

and astute than that of some internet randos wasting their Saturday nights on a political message board.

Stop bashing Dems.

[Snackshack]

37. Apparently.

It is going to take actual video/audio from 2 or 3 independent sources of dt doing what he said he could do someone on 5th Avenue and not lose any votes.

[GaYellowDawg]

38. There isn't one.

At least, not unless she’s 100% sure it could result in a conviction and Democrats retaking the Senate. In her own way, she puts party over country to the same extent as Moscow Mitch.

[Roland99]

40. Lying about WMDs didn't cut it