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Vinca

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58. I think John Heileman was entirely correct. I became an impeachment convert after being

Mon May 20, 2019, 05:30 PM

May 2019

reminded that voters in 2018 voted for action by Democrats. If Democrats don't follow through, I worry they'll sit home in 2020. It's a given it will never get out of the Senate, but the investigation would be on television all day every day for months on end including people testifying who are now being blocked. Jeff Daniels was on at the end of the show, but I didn't see Steve Schmidt. I think he's still out of the commenting business and working for Mr. Starbuck's campaign.

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Nicole Wallace's Show Today Is So Far A Complete Disgrace [View all] Me. May 2019 OP

Schmidt is back? Thought he was booted off MSNBC due to HipChick May 2019 #1

For some reason, Schmidt really annoys me DeminPennswoods May 2019 #3

Schmidt must have been lucky to get the Pulitzer. Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #127

What's that about ? I thought he was dating Nicole ? OnDoutside May 2019 #5

Michael Schmidt, NYT reporter? Jane Austin May 2019 #95

I think she means Steve Schmidt, the Republican strategist. N/T lapucelle May 2019 #103

Well, yes. But he wasn't Jane Austin May 2019 #109

Yes, THAT bundle of joy, Michael Schmidt, NYT reporter...Maybe he makes her laugh, in a Lyle OnDoutside May 2019 #116

Well, I guess I will have to eat my hat! Jane Austin May 2019 #117

Yes, I think we all thought herself and Heilemann were up to something. Donny Deutsch too ! OnDoutside May 2019 #118

Yeah, she could do better, imho, DeminPennswoods May 2019 #119

Wallace runs a great show... Eyeball_Kid May 2019 #128

Agreed DeminPennswoods May 2019 #131

I disagree. kentuck May 2019 #2

ditto Skittles May 2019 #78

As do I. nt Atticus May 2019 #102

Sorry BeyondGeography May 2019 #4

It's easy for Bill Kristol and John Yoo to be ahead of Democratic leadership StarfishSaver May 2019 #6

Actually it does come at a price BeyondGeography May 2019 #9

Neither of them made a huge sacrifice. Both be just fine StarfishSaver May 2019 #14

Same for all of them. When they're wrong, they point Hortensis May 2019 #22

True StarfishSaver May 2019 #40

Back in the Coki Roberts days, Hortensis May 2019 #107

Beyond, this "divided party" meme is an obvious RW lie. Hortensis May 2019 #26

Aw Yes The War Within The Party Me. May 2019 #32

Of course we agree on liberal ideals BeyondGeography May 2019 #38

No. Disagreements among ignorant and anxious observers Hortensis May 2019 #68

Rep Ciclline is calling for an impeachment inquiry if McGahn doesn't show BeyondGeography May 2019 #71

Is there something special about Rep. Cicilline that makes his opinion carry more weight StarfishSaver May 2019 #77

He sits on the committee and this is the clearest call from Judiciary yet re launching an inquiry BeyondGeography May 2019 #80

Please understand that this is something Hortensis May 2019 #100

We know a lot more now than we did a few hours ago BeyondGeography May 2019 #101

Yes, but still far less than others. Hortensis May 2019 #104

As far as I'm concerned wryter2000 May 2019 #64

These are not trump supporters. They are concerned that the optics are 'trump is winning'. spanone May 2019 #7

Perhaps Heilman Missed The Part Where The Witnesses Have Been Subpoened Me. May 2019 #19

trump and barr don't care. delay, delay, delay. spanone May 2019 #21

Of Course, That's Obvious And therein Is The Root Of The Problem Me. May 2019 #23

two months, any court cases filed? spanone May 2019 #25

Don't They First Have To Wait Until The Witness Defies A Subpoena? Me. May 2019 #30

Mnuchin defied a subpoena for tax returns. Barr defied a subpoena for unredacted Mueller report. spanone May 2019 #39

Do you know what the process is to enforce a subpoena once it's been defied? StarfishSaver May 2019 #41

Hold them in contempt. spanone May 2019 #50

Do you know what the process for issuing a contempt citation is StarfishSaver May 2019 #55

Look it up. I did. spanone May 2019 #59

I know what it is. Just wondering if other people do StarfishSaver May 2019 #65

You Are Correct Me. May 2019 #53

One decision handed down today wryter2000 May 2019 #69

screaming? spanone May 2019 #79

Perhaps not your post wryter2000 May 2019 #83

Yes! True Blue American May 2019 #81

I'm hearing unrelenting attacks on Trump. 11 Bravo May 2019 #8

You Didn't See Heilman's Rant? Me. May 2019 #11

I considered that tough love C_U_L8R May 2019 #29

You Think They're Just Ho-Humming Their Way Through All Of This? Me. May 2019 #33

No. But they're not winning. Yet. C_U_L8R May 2019 #36

Yet Is The Key Word Me. May 2019 #37

And we're all cheering them on. C_U_L8R May 2019 #42

Most Of Us Anyway Me. May 2019 #51

Who will be the winner when the Senate won't convict? redstateblues May 2019 #91

At minimum, the American people need to know the truth. C_U_L8R May 2019 #92

Because John Heilman railing on MSNBC is going to wake Nancy Plosi up StarfishSaver May 2019 #43

Yes. C_U_L8R May 2019 #44

I disagree. They have a point. That said, I think House Dems are being deliberate because these OnDoutside May 2019 #10

Of Course They're Being Deliberate Me. May 2019 #12

"Could" make the look weak. Someone also said that they have an eye on 2020. Posters here have OnDoutside May 2019 #24

I'm enjoying the show a lot! renate May 2019 #13

They seem to think that if they start impeachment, the gates will open, StarfishSaver May 2019 #16

Quite Me. May 2019 #20

Precisely StarfishSaver May 2019 #27

OMG, lol wryter2000 May 2019 #72

Oh And Did The SEnate Send Word Me. May 2019 #17

Dems need to establish a record for any court proceedings DeminPennswoods May 2019 #18

Yeah, we are fighting on trump's turf. Ilsa May 2019 #31

I loved Jeff Daniels True Blue American May 2019 #82

These comments are all about ratings DeminPennswoods May 2019 #15

Stomping? Really? elleng May 2019 #28

I think I saw Yahweh Mueller, ride by the bus stop on his donkey... Chin music May 2019 #34

Oh I Don't Think Mueller Is On The Take Me. May 2019 #35

Or maybe he respects the rule of law StarfishSaver May 2019 #45

This. nt emmaverybo May 2019 #114

I think he HIDES behind institutions, and his brethren of same, and the fix was in when he got Chin music May 2019 #48

It's interesting seeing people demanding the Trump the held accountable for violating StarfishSaver May 2019 #57

Yep. The usual suspects yammering on and on FrankBooth May 2019 #88

A bunch of Republicans telling us what we should do redstateblues May 2019 #46

No Kidding Me. May 2019 #54

I so agree hannah May 2019 #62

I guess they are ignoring all the work the Democratic members are doing. By the book! LiberalFighter May 2019 #47

Your mistake. Stop watching. Morning Joe, Republican, that's dem4decades May 2019 #49

Many Not All Me. May 2019 #52

And So It Begins Me. May 2019 #56

And the COURT will send some Federal Marshals over to pick his jimmy ass up. Chin music May 2019 #60

I think John Heileman was entirely correct. I became an impeachment convert after being Vinca May 2019 #58

+1 Chin music May 2019 #61

Not in my opinion. I saw no "stomping." Iheard well-reasoned arguments that I agreed with. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #63

First...I Thought Heliman's (THe CIrcus) Long Rant Was Way Out Of Line Me. May 2019 #75

We are in an emergency situation. IMO this discussion reflected that. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #84

WE Disagree Me. May 2019 #85

They weren't "kicking" Dems. They were respectful. The discussion wasn't about McConnell - it was 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #86

Again, We Disagree Me. May 2019 #87

Yeah we do because that wasn't how I saw it at all. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #90

But Her Guests Weren't & Didn't Me. May 2019 #93

They weren't discussing the urgency of impeachment proceedings because they are Trump lovers! 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #105

Of Course Not Me. May 2019 #110

Good on ya, Me! Cha May 2019 #115

... Me. May 2019 #123

He was not ranting. He was expressing frustration and confusion over why Dems aren't 50 Shades Of Blue May 2019 #129

Nonsense Me. May 2019 #130

the Jeff Daniels segment was pretty good RussBLib May 2019 #66

I Turned It Back On Me. May 2019 #70

And right on cue wryter2000 May 2019 #67

Well said eleny May 2019 #74

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Me. May 2019 #76

Watched today will watch tomorrow. That's all I have to say about that. IADEMO2004 May 2019 #73

They're correct. Dem leadership is being weak. OliverQ May 2019 #89

THey Are Not 'Debating' Me. May 2019 #94

All I see them doing is allowing Trump and his administration to ignore subpoenas OliverQ May 2019 #98

Allowing? Seriously? Me. May 2019 #99

"impeach or wait until 2020 to get rid of him" TwilightZone May 2019 #125

True, but I'm not convinced the US will survive until 2020 at this rate. OliverQ May 2019 #126

Loved the show watoos May 2019 #96

I Want Him Removed Any Which Way THey Can Me. May 2019 #97

Maybe all those Republicans should work on reforming their own party mcar May 2019 #106

Nicolle denounced the Republican party watoos May 2019 #108

Up To This Pint I've Given Her Kudos Me. May 2019 #111

Unlike the other former Rs, she has said several times DeminPennswoods May 2019 #121

Or Pushing THem To Do The Right Thing Me. May 2019 #112

Yep mcar May 2019 #113

I think Nicolle is great! kentuck May 2019 #120

I Was Of Your Opinion Until Yesterday Me. May 2019 #124

Thanks for the warning. I started recording her show a couple weeks ago. Not gonna watch them bash D helpisontheway May 2019 #122

I'm Looking to See What Her Show Is Like Today Me. May 2019 #132