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In reply to the discussion: (WAPO) Laurence Tribe: Impeach Trump. But don't necessarily try him in the Senate. [View all]Progressive2020
(713 posts)I did not know this about Impeachment in the House until Tribe wrote about it. I think this is a great idea: Impeach in the House, find Guilty, go beyond Censure, but do not send to a Senate controlled by Republicans.
This would really be great for the Democratic Candidates in 2020, as they will run in a climate dominated by the fact that the House has found Trump Guilty. House action will not remove Trump since Impeachment will not be sent to the Republican Senate, but the political atmosphere will be bad for Trump if the House grills him and his people. If Trump stonewalls, it is something for Dems to run on: No one is above the law, vote Trump out.
Anyway, glad that Tribe wrote this and it was posted here on DU. I think that the House should move ahead with this version of Impeachment in a way that is timed for maximum benefit for the Democratic Presidential Candidates. I look forward to debates where Democrats can basically say to Trump's face that Trump is an unindicted criminal.