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Are_grits_groceries

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Wed Apr 24, 2019, 11:34 AM Apr 2019

Impeachment [View all]

This is going to be an arduous and politically explosive process. There are ZERO Republicans who will fulfill their constitutional duty. When Nixon was impeached, there were some and that made it a little easier.

Once this starts, we will be on a train that may just runaway. Do not underestimate the tricks in DC that will be used and the Trumpkins throughout the country.

They charges should be investigated and the strongest ones laid out and broadcast far and wide. We cannot afford to go forward with a even a somewhat weak charge. They will beat that one to death.
IMO there should be constitutional lawyers(or those best qualified) preparing the case to be as thorough and tight as possible. It should be done with all deliberate speed.
Mueller’s report helps but Congress has to see the unredacted version. Who knows what awaits there?

In addition, it is time for the Dems and the chairs to lay down the hammer on not receiving documents and other problems that are processes mandated by our laws. They need to study the rules used in Congress and find ANY point that can be used against Trump and the GOP. Then they should be on national news EVERY DAY forcefully pointing out the refusal of the GOP to adhere to the rules. Trumpkins won’t care but the other voters who can decide the election will hear it and take note.

In addition, every effort should be made to get McConnell out of office. Taking over the senate would be best, but turn the rules on him like he twists them now. His announcement that he will block everything if Trump is elected is tantamount to blackmail and whatever else.

Do not make it easy on Trump. AND the Dems have got to get people out front strongly pushing the message. I would not use Pelosi or Schumer except to introduce newer faces. There are several people who can present a relatable but stern front. Katie Porter comes to mind. Barbara Lee is another.

These are just some suggestions. I know you can pick everything apart. We CANNOT go into this without being fully prepared and anticipating as much as possible.

I do not believe this will be as easy as 1-2-3 and off to the Senate it will go.


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Impeachment [View all] Are_grits_groceries Apr 2019 OP
The House needs to investigate Trump Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #1
+1+1 Chin music Apr 2019 #3
Nothing worth having is easy. Pretty sure nobody is jumping the gun. It's been a painfully long 2 Chin music Apr 2019 #2
I am not saying take years. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2019 #5
Mueller did that. How much collation is needed? Chin music Apr 2019 #6
The only thing worse than impeaching Trump, Are_grits_groceries Apr 2019 #7
There's always an election coming up. Can we get the JUICE we paid for this last election? Chin music Apr 2019 #8
You "paid for juice?" I thought we elected the most qualified Dems to do a job, and do it right. ehrnst Apr 2019 #15
Good post malaise Apr 2019 #4
Won't get the unredacted report without an impeachment inquiry Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #9
The unredacted report has been subpoeneaed. ehrnst Apr 2019 #11
In many of my other posts I've suggested the end of May for opening an Impeachment inquiry Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #12
That doesn't support your claim there is no way to get the unredacted report other than impeachment. ehrnst Apr 2019 #13
It has been documented numerous times Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #17
Tribe's analysis has been disputed by two former assistant prosecutors for Watergate ehrnst Apr 2019 #18
This is the first I've heard of this Fiendish Thingy Apr 2019 #19
There's already an OP on it: ehrnst Apr 2019 #20
Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2019 #10
I disagree..Some Republicans will vote for impeachment of Trump in the Senate Stuart G Apr 2019 #14
People forget or don't know Watergate timeframe Justice Apr 2019 #16
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