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In reply to the discussion: Does Pelosi need a majority in the House to start Impeachment hearings? [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Last edited Fri Jul 26, 2019, 05:27 PM - Edit history (1)
as part of or at the end of an impeachment inquiry and Articles being drafted to initiate an impeachment inquiry. The fact that the articles writer and source didn't seem to understand the distinction either is why I called bs. The article claimed that Nadler pushed to "launch impeachment proceedings" by asking committees to draft articles of impeachment. drafting of articles of impeachment are not necessary to launch an impeachment inquiry. And Even if they are the basis for an inquiry, several resolutions have already been introduced and referred to committee, so there is no need for Nadler to ask anyone to draft articles in order to start an inquiry.
The distinction may not matter to you, but it's an important one. And the fact that the Nadler has indicated that an impeachment inquiry has begun and has gone to court to obtain more evidence to be used in that inquiry doesn't in any way validate Politico's raggedy reporting.