House counsel suggests a 2nd impeachment possible

[saidsimplesimon]

What a nice holiday thought. The pinata of impeachments just keeps giving.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/house-counsel-suggests-trump-could-be-impeached-again/ar-BBYhl2a

House counsel suggests Trump could be impeached again

By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney

12/23/19

House Counsel Douglas Letter said in a filing in federal court that a second impeachment could be necessary if the House uncovers new evidence that Trump attempted to obstruct investigations of his conduct. Letter made the argument as part of an inquiry by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals about whether Democrats still need testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn following the votes last week to charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

"If McGahn’s testimony produces new evidence supporting the conclusion that President Trump committed impeachable offenses that are not covered by the Articles approved by the House, the Committee will proceed accordingly—including, if necessary, by considering whether to recommend new articles of impeachment," Letter wrote.
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[dewsgirl]

1. LoL...they are going to push him right over the edge.

[saidsimplesimon]

2. Ah yes, we will, with a little help

from our friends.

[dewsgirl]

3. 🤞🤞🤞

[rickyhall]

62. I'm for that.

Maybe his head will explode like Scanners, if he doesn't stroke out.

Whatever works... I just want him gone.

[NurseJackie]

5. Fingers Crossed...

[Heartstrings]

60. Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

🤞🤞

[UTUSN]

11. Bwah-HAH!1

[DinahMoeHum]

19. Remember, it's not the fall. . .it's the sudden stop.

[paleotn]

20. Yes.

I wouldn't mind giving him a little push.....off the edge of El Capitan.

[dewsgirl]

50. I'm right beside you.😉

[SergeStorms]

69. And I'll be waiting below.

I want to witness the "sudden stop" at the bottom. That's the money shot.

[sprinkleeninow]

64. A long walk on a short pier? 🤔 eom

[meadowlander]

4. He's just racking up the firsts.

Now he’ll be the first US President to be impeached multiple times.

[fierywoman]

7. ... and, in his first term!

[Ahpook]

57. And that ego?!

He'll explode

Good riddance

[SammyWinstonJack]

67. Good!

[pwb]

6. It is going to be a very bad year for many many republicans. Constant releases of other crimes,

and they all have it coming to them. IMO.

[Pepsidog]

8. A rolling impeachment-one after another, that's what I say.

[Chemisse]

33. Considering he commits crimes regularly, I think that's what we need! n/t

[sprinkleeninow]

65. Keep 'em comin' down th' pike!

[UTUSN]

9. K&R

[Karadeniz]

10. Go for it, Dems! Throw the book at him! Include his endangering our national security by

Basing it on what Putin tells him!!!!!

[Tiggeroshii]

12. Just keep them coming!!

He will be the first president to be impeached more than once!!

[McKim]

63. Do It for Those Poor Children in Our ICE Prisons!

Impeach him for those poor children in our ICE prisons!

[C Moon]

13. Nice!

[SpankMe]

14. Dude stole my thunder

I was going to make a post here that Trump would be the first president to be impeached twice. He shows no signs of stopping his illegal behavior.

I think Nancy would hold off on a second impeachment since there's less than a year left on his term. But, if the orange idiot wins again (more likely than you think) and his behavior continues, he'll commit more impeachable offenses. That, and more damning stuff will come out about what he's already done. So, a second impeachment in his second term would be likely.

But - even if Dems take back the Senate - there won't be the 60 votes needed for removal. So, the piece of shit would stay for his second term. It'll be a disaster.

[saidsimplesimon]

17. Please, post your thread

You have valid arguments and insights. It's a train wreck with more republican cars going over the brink every day.

[Lucky Luciano]

32. 67 needed for removal unfortunately.

[Chemisse]

35. Agree. You should post (if you haven't already).

There are a lot of ins and outs of a second impeachment - and lots to talk about.

[Volaris]

41. They dont need 60. They need 2/3 of the Members PRESENT.

Now, IF the dems take control of the Senate chamber and theres no Yertle to act as a roadblock to a trial (fair or otherwise) you can bet your sweet bippy every SINGLE republican will show up for that vote, just to ensure the highest number of 'present's' possible.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

42. If I were a Republicon (perish the thought!) I'd schedule open heart surgery that day. . . nt

[Volaris]

56. If I were McConnell, I'd be looking at that math...cut trump loose,

And save face doing it by ONLY having the senators who MUST vote no to keep their seats, show up that day. That number will still constitute a minority, but everyone not running can stay the fuck home that day and beg off having to even dodge the question...it has the added benefit of them being able to bitch about how it was ONLY The Ebil Democrats who impeached Dear Leader, and we would neber and DID NEBER do such a thing.

[Leghorn21]

15. Great news indeed!! - a tweeter fella is referring to this as

***REPEACH***

[sprinkleeninow]

66. 👍

[bluestarone]

16. GREAT go for the record here

Most times a president is impeached!!

[dchill]

18. Psycho....

Logical.

[RKP5637]

21. Just lock him up now, and lose the key!!!

[paleotn]

22. Drown them in an ocean of misdeeds and corruption.

[Fiendish Thingy]

23. The big question is: will Pelosi permit a vote on a second batch of articles? Nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

30. That depends on the evidence ...

It would have to be something that undermines the Constitution and that he is likely to continue doing if not stopped. TrumPutin has shown, over and over, that he does not respect the law and will act selfishly if not stopped.

[ehrnst]

48. Yep. People seem to think that it's very simple, when it's not, and at the whim of the Speaker. (nt)

[ehrnst]

46. If they are and backed up and the public at large is clear on them. She's the expert.

But I'll bite - who thinks that this is a "big question" other than you?

[George II]

24. I predicted that just before the votes last week. This isn't over. I can see another one drop....

....a couple of months into next year, if not sooner.

There are so many loose threads out there, once they start to come together (republicans like to say "connect the dots&quot everything leads to the oval office.

[saidsimplesimon]

26. Your prediction about

loose threads and dots is spot on, imo.

[Cetacea]

25. McGahn's testimony is the 800 pound gorilla

The most oft-cited person (150+ references) in the Mueller report. Multiple counts of obstruction...

[TheCowsCameHome]

27. Drive. Him. Crazy.

Keep. Pounding.

DO. NOT. LET. UP.

[pbmus]

28. The Con train, all aboard...choo choo, choo

v

[trof]

29. Joy to the World!

✨

[captain queeg]

31. Even if it doesn't happen it'll drive him crazy

Especially if they pursue getting a Supreme Court decision on compelling witnesses. And while all that is going on, it’ll be pushing him over the edge. Whether or not it comes to pass, keep yanking his chain.

[liberal N proud]

34. That would be something that no other President has done

He would be the greatest at impeachment.

[localroger]

36. Well he's already the greatest at bankruptcy

It'll be a twofer.

[Dukkha]

37. The second could finally be the aneurysm

to his Big Mac clogged arteries. However if he actually had a stroke, would anyone notice the difference?

[Mr. Ected]

38. imPeach Squared

imPeach²

[Hortensis]

39. :) Whatever they decide, I'm behind them. I still hope that,

as more information comes out over time, charges eventually include the equivalent of treason. At least charges in the court of public opinion.

[duforsure]

40. Great!!!

He deserves no less, and they have so many crimes to go after him with , and every day as more gets exposed it'll only show who was compromised , trump and others. Moscow Mitch being set up maybe?

[Bradical79]

43. This is something I'm pleased to hear

I'm not going to analyze the politics of whether it would help/hurt Democrats, but with a President who has continuously covered up wrongdoing and lied throughout his entire Presidency, and will continue to do so on a daily basis, that door has to be explicitly left open.

[ffr]

44. Turn the faucet on. Drown the DOJ/AG in every whichway

Signal this only gets worse with time.

[Hulk]

45. Keep throwing darts at his fat ass...

This is what brings me joy this holiday season: Knowing he is pissing angry and miserable.

[Moral Compass]

47. A 2nd Impeachment would be perfect

He's always saying he can do things no one else can do. This would be a historical first.

It would be HUUUUGE.

[treestar]

49. Yes, add any new articles

that evidence brings to light.

[tblue37]

51. If so, will Trump brag that he got the most impeachments in history? nt

[C_U_L8R]

52. How about three?

Emoluments.

[LiberalLovinLug]

53. And the longer Moscow Mitch delays coming to an agreement with Dems about the process....

..and it remains in limbo, the longer time for something else, like this, to be revealed, and hopefully added to the eventual trial. I love it.

I was thinking though that maybe Mitch is thinking that it might be better to just not have a trial. Use some bullshit reason like the Democrats are demanding to have an unfair advantage, and circumvent the constitution etc.., so he cannot agree to anything. That in his mind, with Trump's consent of course, caving to Pelosi, and having to hear more witnesses speak against Trump, and those crimes repeated in the MSM every night, is way worse than taking your gavel and going home.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

54. Go for it

[Generic Brad]

55. Way to put the GOP on notice

They need to face the fact that this is over and Richie Bitch must be removed. Not doing so will take them down too,

If Trump doesn’t get the heave ho, it’s going to get worse and worse for them.

[cstanleytech]

58. Of course it's possible but the question is still the Senate Republicans.

If they behave like Moscow Mitch and collude with him then he's not going to be convicted and removed.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

59. What a wonderful holiday surprise!

[Capt. America]

61. That might be the case if we ever get ahold of his taxes and prove money laundering for the Russians

[PatrickforO]

68. Yeah, baby! Keep 'em coming! n/t

[louis-t]

70. Repugs want no more witnesses.

They fear perjury traps.

[DeminPennswoods]

71. A smorgasbord of impeachable actions

by Trump. There's plenty to choose.