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patphil

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29. It looks like the Republicans are over playing their hand

Tue May 7, 2019, 03:01 PM

May 2019

It's definitely not over.
We have reached the end of the beginning.
It's going to be a tough fight from here on out, but Republican obstructionism will be more and more evident as the Democrats push for information and testimony.
If it goes into next year, that will be better for the Democrats as it will show a consistent pattern of lawlessness by the Republicans when it comes to anything and everything Trump.

I still feel the Republicans missed their best chance to relieve themselves from the Trump boat anchor and go forward with Pence via impeachment.
What could Trump's base do if they did?
They would have to support Pence and the Republicans in Congress or face a full on Democrat route of Republicans in 2020.
By holding on to Trump, it is much more probable that 2020 will be a debacle for the Republicans.

Providing the Democrats hang tough and force the issues.

Patrick Phillips

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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Senator McConnell's Declaration of 'Case Closed' [View all] highplainsdem May 2019 OP

That's nice. Takket May 2019 #1

+1 lsewpershad May 2019 #12

to people who do not understand the impeachment process, dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #17

It's really so hard 2naSalit May 2019 #34

Unless you have to go thru Texas dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #45

I can relate! 2naSalit May 2019 #48

at this point in my life, dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #53

I would but not alone anymore. 2naSalit May 2019 #54

Agree 100000000000000% Faux pas May 2019 #20

Agree. Magoo48 May 2019 #36

No shit, do something! BlueJac May 2019 #24

I understand your fustration. olegramps May 2019 #25

What do you suggest? NurseJackie May 2019 #35

impeach barr Takket May 2019 #49

Yep. Just that easy, huh? Why didn't *they* think of that? NurseJackie May 2019 #50

We need a homer for the home crowd. Chin music May 2019 #51

good point larwdem May 2019 #57

Right? FirstLight May 2019 #58

And she could follow up with louis-t May 2019 #2

It's implied in her last paragraph though FakeNoose May 2019 #46

I am fucking tired of "implications" Ferrets are Cool May 2019 #55

Pelosi tweet about this, posted less than half an hour ago. highplainsdem May 2019 #3

ALL these fucking rethugs stated publicly they wanted to hear Muellers FULL report! NOW bluestarone May 2019 #4

Yes there's something evil and Seth Abramson just identified it. His name is Simes... DemocracyMouse May 2019 #19

"What are they hiding?" needs to be repeated constantly by every Dem pol and pundit and rank & file. lagomorph777 May 2019 #26

And don't forget this either: oh how horrible - investigation for 22 months calimary May 2019 #37

Good on ya Chuck and Nancy....Rub McConnell's face in it..... ProudMNDemocrat May 2019 #5

Good job, thanks Pelosi and Schumer saidsimplesimon May 2019 #6

Not yet, Ofturtle. Funtatlaguy May 2019 #8

I am looking forward saidsimplesimon May 2019 #10

Lol........ dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #11

"And we will make sure our investigation is so slow it takes until Nov. 2020." manor321 May 2019 #7

with Republicans fighting even required disclosures NewJeffCT May 2019 #31

The fainting couch language needs to be retired BeyondGeography May 2019 #9

To put it in an effective, shorter message. kentuck May 2019 #13

Exactly! Duppers May 2019 #39

Time to go scroched earth standingtall May 2019 #14

That was more harshly worded than I was expecting it to be tbh awesomerwb1 May 2019 #15

Good response. They went there: "dark connection...between Senator McConnell....." nt Honeycombe8 May 2019 #16

Until Pelosi and Schumer publicly state ScratchCat May 2019 #18

I wish I had a dime for everytime I've posted this: OMGWTF May 2019 #60

Well said. Keep saying that! SunSeeker May 2019 #21

SO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Quit crying and get in the fight! Firestorm49 May 2019 #22

Why not mention McConnell's failure to warn Americans about Russian intervention? dem4decades May 2019 #23

Exactly!!!! spanone May 2019 #43

That last paragraph gets right to the point! Good for them. George II May 2019 #27

Pelosi/Schumer tag team (real Justice League) . . . .bring the tRump admin. down. pdsimdars May 2019 #28

It looks like the Republicans are over playing their hand patphil May 2019 #29

I think that is a weak response. Mine.... Grins May 2019 #30

Time to wet the powder. NRaleighLiberal May 2019 #32

It's long past time to call for McConnell's resignation. cab67 May 2019 #33

+100, #98 ffr May 2019 #38

McConnell is desperate. Xolodno May 2019 #40

K & R whole thread. Duppers May 2019 #41

Well, tRump did say there is a "deep state" operating in DC. pazzyanne May 2019 #42

Dark connection cp May 2019 #44

another stern statement. nt Grasswire2 May 2019 #47

Thank You! Cha May 2019 #52

I like this LibFarmer May 2019 #56

Then start fucking arresting people, you jackanapes! Tired of you sitting on your asses. Rabrrrrrr May 2019 #59