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SlogginThroughIt

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47. Impeachment is NOT off the table

Wed Mar 20, 2019, 10:25 AM

Mar 2019

That is not what the speaker said. She said at this time it isn’t worth it. When evidence supports it that will change.

I think we would all love nothing more than to see him impeached but it goes nowhere right now. If we are looking to simply put a decision in front of GOP senate to show where they are at, it makes much more sense to present them with issues that all Americans would like to see passed. Things like healthcare. Put those bills in front of them to put them on record, because an impeachment isn’t going to be taken kindly by many. Also there is judicial routes being pursued and stepping on those toes may inhibit or damage those investigations.

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There is no valid argument against impeachment. [View all] kentuck Mar 2019 OP

I have one HopeAgain Mar 2019 #1

He will be a damaged VP edhopper Mar 2019 #6

also, NOBODY likes pence. spanone Mar 2019 #62

Yep, & Pence would have FAR better odds of winning in 2020 than Trump. CaptainTruth Mar 2019 #11

I think you make a rational argument and so does Nancy Pelosi at140 Mar 2019 #27

On what Planet do you think edhopper Mar 2019 #63

You are Correct, However... dlk Mar 2019 #2

Then those Republicans will have to answer to the rest of America. kentuck Mar 2019 #3

Voters in the last election kept the Repubs in control of the Senate. Kaleva Mar 2019 #8

There are way more GOP Senators up for reelection in 2020 than 2016 Fiendish Thingy Mar 2019 #18

Correct, and that is why impeachment succeeds in 2021, not at140 Mar 2019 #29

If the patient is bleeding out, you can't wait until you have enough bandages Fiendish Thingy Mar 2019 #44

If you have no bandages, at140 Mar 2019 #58

Yes, they will. happybird Mar 2019 #13

Either edhopper Mar 2019 #4

Yes, there is a valid argument against it. GulfCoast66 Mar 2019 #5

Or the whole GOP edhopper Mar 2019 #7

Right! kentuck Mar 2019 #9

I strongly disagree. At this time there is no downside for Trump in impeachment. GulfCoast66 Mar 2019 #10

Of course it's a political decision. You can be as morally correct as you want. marylandblue Mar 2019 #19

Have to say, I'm with you on that. After I mulled over pros and cons. sprinkleeninow Mar 2019 #34

A valid argument: An impeachment with no conviction would almost certainly hand a second term theophilus Mar 2019 #12

In my opinion... kentuck Mar 2019 #14

Haven't they demonstrated they are not even willing to hear the truth? marylandblue Mar 2019 #20

His supporters either are being brainwashed by choice or don't care. Fox News theophilus Mar 2019 #23

K. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2019 #53

The people who voted for Trump aren't interested in truth. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #30

No evidence to support that outcome Fiendish Thingy Mar 2019 #16

There's no evidence of that Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #59

Protecting the Constitution comes before party and politics Fiendish Thingy Mar 2019 #15

There are a few reasons, actually. Codeine Mar 2019 #17

Impeachment without conviction would give Trump another term...investigate him - The GOP Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #21

Absolutely Timewas Mar 2019 #22

Want 4 more years of Trump? Impeach him redstateblues Mar 2019 #24

There is the assumption that Democrats will remain loyal to the Party if nothing is done. kentuck Mar 2019 #36

we need to do what's right, regardless... myohmy2 Mar 2019 #25

Just think of the damage Trump could with another 4 years redstateblues Mar 2019 #33

I agree... myohmy2 Mar 2019 #61

And if we lose the House in 2020 not doing it when we could will make even less sense. jalan48 Mar 2019 #26

I agree with you Kentuck except past time to take a stand. PufPuf23 Mar 2019 #28

Fear is what is keeping impeachment off the table. egduj Mar 2019 #31

Impeachment is NOT off the table SlogginThroughIt Mar 2019 #47

I agree. A demoralized electorate does not vote in big numbers. 58Sunliner Mar 2019 #32

Yeah there is. If he beats the impeachment in the House, then we've empowered him. pnwmom Mar 2019 #35

47 Senate votes says No. All you will do is hurt the Democratic Party. It would remind me of the OnDoutside Mar 2019 #37

We should hold our fire until the Mueller report comes in. If the GOP cared more about Vinca Mar 2019 #38

"They thrive on victimhood." kentuck Mar 2019 #40

To be honest, I have vacillated on this subject. kentuck Mar 2019 #39

Agreed, there is however an argument in favor of not starting that procedure... Tom Rinaldo Mar 2019 #41

Perhaps, in the hope of reconciliation, we might wait until after the next election? kentuck Mar 2019 #43

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #42

You know the BEST way to defend all of Donald Trump's actions? brooklynite Mar 2019 #45

Do nothing? kentuck Mar 2019 #46

Honestly? Yes. brooklynite Mar 2019 #49

By who? kentuck Mar 2019 #50

The average voter who doesn't hang out on political blogs brooklynite Mar 2019 #51

Which kitchen table issues are they not dealing with? kentuck Mar 2019 #52

Yes, they ARE dealing with them...while not dealing with Impeachment brooklynite Mar 2019 #55

There is no valid LEGAL argument edhopper Mar 2019 #48

not liking trump isn't impeachable, why the rush? Trump can only dig his/GOP hole deeper beachbum bob Mar 2019 #54

I don't know who he is digging the hole for? kentuck Mar 2019 #57

agree 100%. Kurt V. Mar 2019 #56

Problem is 99% of the "evidence" is just media reports and not real PROOF krawhitham Mar 2019 #60

Yes, the people are against it Trumpocalypse Mar 2019 #64