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In reply to the discussion: BTRTN: The Real Reason to Impeach Donald Trump [View all]louis c
(8,652 posts)49. Ya, it really isn't.
Censure hearings do the same thing, oversight hearings do the same thing. I don't care what comes out at the hearings, we'll never get 65% to 70% of Americans approving the removal of Trump, which would be needed to turn the Senators.
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Yes, Republicans did ... republicans gained seats in after Clinton's impeachment but not removal
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#33
They also 'won' (so to speak) the Presidency in 2000, let us not forget ...
mr_lebowski
Apr 2019
#53
Doesn't matter. It isn't about votes, it is about affirming their oaths of office.
PatrickforO
Apr 2019
#23
THey are pledged to protect America, ANYTHING that risks REELECTING the traitor prick
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2019
#52
It's hard to take seriously an opinion of a person who can't count or doesn't know the rules.
louis c
Apr 2019
#27
Right.. but the points the author made could since they are not unique to him.
honest.abe
Apr 2019
#43
Of course you will disagree but censure hearings wont attract much attention.
honest.abe
Apr 2019
#50
Kamala Harris: : 'I believe Congress should take the steps towards impeachment'
honest.abe
Apr 2019
#60
I'm against impeachment until we have a fighting chance at 67 votes to convict in the Senate...
louis c
Apr 2019
#63
Here's a good time and reason to ask: have you called your Congresscritter today?
calimary
Apr 2019
#54
Good article. Day after day of testimony detailing Trumo's i'll outrageous conduct will me must see
Pepsidog
Apr 2019
#20
Should we starting waging some peaceful protests? The best solution is to force him to believe
Pinkflamingo
Apr 2019
#28
Is it written in stone somewhere that attempting to impeach the most corrupt president in our modern
Nevermypresident
Apr 2019
#29