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In reply to the discussion: If you really want impeachment to start now, here's my humble advice for helping to make that happen [View all]BlueWI
(1,736 posts)You asked how greater determination could be shown and support could be strengthened among those who are undecided.
I answered based on my observations of how impeachment has been addressed publicly by the Speaker. It's pretty obvious from previous statements that there's a distaste for impeachment, and IMO, this distaste is so prominent that it muddles the public messages.
Compare this to the way the issue is currently addressed publicly by Democratic candidates - Warren, Booker, Harris, etc. There is a clear difference in tone between the determined statements from these senators who are campaigning and Speaker Pelosi's more middling public rhetoric. I get that as House leader, she must respect differences among members and not lean overly hard in one direction. But respecting different opinions does not preclude highlighting the determination in the caucus to uphold the rule of law, with enough clarity that the language of determination becomes a primary sound bite. Think of how well Mueller did this - in one public statement!
Undoubtedly there are developments behind the scenes, but based on public statements, it seems to me that events, including Mueller's press conference, have forced the hand of those who prefer to avoid the messiness of impeachment. Even on DU the tone of the discussion is finally changing to seriously considering the possibility, and it's about time.