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Sherman A1

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2. They can impeach every 10 minutes if they choose

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Sat Dec 22, 2018, 03:39 PM

Dec 2018

as mentioned it is a political process and not a legal process so no double jeopardy applies.

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If a President is impeached but not convicted, can they repeat the process again? [View all] Polybius Dec 2018 OP

Impeachment is a political process, not legal manor321 Dec 2018 #1

They can impeach every 10 minutes if they choose Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #2

Yes and I should add........ Takket Dec 2018 #3

5th Amendment sarisataka Dec 2018 #4

Also, the impeachment clause specifically states: NYC Liberal Dec 2018 #5

Even if we take back the Senate, it takes a 2/3 vote to get him out MiniMe Dec 2018 #6

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