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luvtheGWN

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64. Isn't your argument with the recalcitrant House Democrats

Tue Jun 25, 2019, 10:38 PM

Jun 2019

and not so much with Speaker Pelosi? Why are they so reluctant? Are they from purple states and worried about how this might affect their re-election chances? If so, they're not any better than their GOP House brothers/sisters.

And on the same topic: Trump's malfeasance is getting ALL the media attention, while GOP senators are getting off scot-free. Time to turn the attention for unconstitutional (and just plain nasty) behaviour on the lot of them, IMHO.

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It's a huge pill to swallow, for sure - that MF45 wouldn't be removed from office, BUT [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 OP

K&R, Senate is not needed to hurt Republican party & Trump politically while following Constitution uponit7771 Jun 2019 #1

Like Lawrence Tribe's idea - to keep Senate completely out of it and just impeach him Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #5

It might actually help with Senate elections. Lonestarblue Jun 2019 #17

+1, I agree. Impeach him but don't ask for a verdict, since it is obvious. demigoddess Jun 2019 #32

they need to time it right so senate doesn't get a chance to exonerate him AlexSFCA Jun 2019 #2

That's a good point - minimize his window to RE-declare his exoneration. But, he Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #4

It has to start before the last quarter of the year Bettie Jun 2019 #29

Have you read about this option to expedite the matter? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #36

It would work, but it will Bettie Jun 2019 #39

I hear you. But it does make me wonder. Why is that? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #47

Exactly! Once it goes to the Senate trumpanzees will move as quick as possible PaulRevere08 Jun 2019 #9

a week is enough for the senate to put on a sham trial and vote. unblock Jun 2019 #24

An expedited option Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #37

It will never happen. It will be dragged out till the elections and... Hotler Jun 2019 #3

Well - that is what is so infuriating ! WTF Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #6

I agree.on impeachment orangecrush Jun 2019 #8

Exactly. Crunchy Frog Jun 2019 #51

You mean there's a "0%" chance? orangecrush Jun 2019 #7

At what point do they say "too close to the election" Generic Other Jun 2019 #10

Hmmm ... from everything they've said in defending not going forward thus far, it seems to me like KPN Jun 2019 #16

It's always too close to the election FiveGoodMen Jun 2019 #23

There may well be a more deserving candidate for impeachment in the future. Crunchy Frog Jun 2019 #50

Perhaps it's why trump announced last week? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #60

The new sexual attack allegations can't be involved. Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #11

as a practical matter, congress could impeach and remove a president for nearly anything. unblock Jun 2019 #25

No. It has to be for "high crimes and misdemeanors." Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #34

"high crimes and misdemeanors" is pretty much whatever congress decides it means. unblock Jun 2019 #35

"Whatever, Martha." I don't think they'll use those lesser things, tho... Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #61

The politics of it are different from the constitutionality of it. unblock Jun 2019 #62

I changed my post. Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #63

Yes. Just meant the sexual, border, and foreign policy Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #38

Ten million signed that petition? PatrickforO Jun 2019 #12

Link... Duppers Jun 2019 #14

Most Sig's gotten on any petition in history Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #40

If people have not been convinced by now that he is unfit, nothing will. olegramps Jun 2019 #13

Remember the lady they kept showing who said they Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #41

Impeachment would also show area51 Jun 2019 #15

+1. Good point Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #42

Also consider... jmowreader Jun 2019 #18

K&R BlueJac Jun 2019 #19

K & R Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #20

Yes..and it sucks because it makes me feel like we Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #48

Isn't your argument with the recalcitrant House Democrats luvtheGWN Jun 2019 #64

Hard to know because so many won't buck her. It Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #72

Plus, the "Republicans in the Senate won't vote for it" MurrayDelph Jun 2019 #21

Thank you for posting this thread watoos Jun 2019 #22

I give our country about a 30% chance of surviving Trump/Barr/McConnell. CrispyQ Jun 2019 #26

Your assessment is spot on. warmfeet Jun 2019 #58

Yes! CrispyQ Jun 2019 #59

Among the many many reasons to move forward with impeachment... TryLogic Jun 2019 #27

Good point. They say a normal person being impeached Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #43

Please talk to Nancy. sarabelle Jun 2019 #28

Life very rarely offers such a tremendous home run/lay up/touch down/slam dunk Traffic Interruptus Jun 2019 #30

"home run/lay up/touch down/slam dunk" ehrnst Jun 2019 #31

Exactly! If you had to even think about it ...?? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #44

Carry it PAST the elections shanti Jun 2019 #33

Agree. But we don't ever say "screw this or that Let's do X!!" nt Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #45

It's true, we don't shanti Jun 2019 #46

#3 is enough for me Poiuyt Jun 2019 #49

Hear! Hear! k&r n/t Laelth Jun 2019 #52

Senate GOP vows to quickly quash any impeachment charges. Gothmog Jun 2019 #53

Why Lawrence Tribe's idea better...just let the House vote? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #56

However sickening, at least they take a united approach and Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #57

I think after summer break is a better time. nt UniteFightBack Jun 2019 #54

You wouldn't even need to call it an impeachment hearing. Aaron Pereira Jun 2019 #55

Y'know Apple Fritter Jun 2019 #65

You are so right, there are definitely ebbs and flows. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #67

yep Apple Fritter Jun 2019 #69

K & R SunSeeker Jun 2019 #66

#impeachnow Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #68

Yesterday... pbmus Jun 2019 #70

Yesterday Optimum! Good now. Half ass next year. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #71

I was thinking again about this petition. If the 10 million were all registered voters, PatrickforO Jun 2019 #73