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tnlurker

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3. Start the investigations

Reply to vlyons (Original post)

Fri Nov 2, 2018, 10:06 AM

Nov 2018

When the evidence for criminality builds the closer to the 2020 elections there will be Republican Senators that will have the weigh their reelection chances on whether they vote for or against conviction.

I think blocking all of his agenda while having hearings will drag it closer to the 2020 elections and put more pressure on Republican Senators to do the right thing.

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Trump's impeachment [View all] vlyons Nov 2018 OP

I'm in favor the Democratic House focusing on policies that voters care about brooklynite Nov 2018 #1

Pelosi has said no impeachment. May have hanged her mind and I haven't heard about It. patricia92243 Nov 2018 #2

i think the idea is you don't lead with the goal being impeachment. unblock Nov 2018 #9

her first goal is citizens united. WhiteTara Nov 2018 #12

Start the investigations tnlurker Nov 2018 #3

Talk to me on Wednesday malaise Nov 2018 #4

Timing... 2naSalit Nov 2018 #5

Democratic house needs to do investigations, pass legislation (even if it goes nowhere) mcar Nov 2018 #6

Single payer healthcare for all first. democratisphere Nov 2018 #7

I don't want the Senate to acquit Trump philf99 Nov 2018 #8

2 years aeromanKC Nov 2018 #10

If we regain the house ... matt819 Nov 2018 #11

As much as would love to see him impeached, I believe it makes sense to let Atticus Nov 2018 #13

thanks everyone for your thoughtful responses vlyons Nov 2018 #14

Trump is obviously worthy of impeachment. The question is would it backfire on us? Garrett78 Nov 2018 #15