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37. Nadler didn't "hint" at it - he came right out and said it, and so did the committee

Mon Sep 2, 2019, 11:00 AM

Sep 2019

There's a reason that Pelosi isn't saying it. But I'm sure that even if she did, some people would just ignore what she said and still keep claiming that the Judiciary Committee hasn't started an impeachment inquiry, just like they're doing now as they pretend the committee hasn't said, in no uncertain terms, that it has.

Nadler Says It Out Loud: ‘This Is Formal Impeachment Proceedings’

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) admitted in public Thursday evening that his panel is conducting “formal impeachment proceedings” against President Trump.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/nadler-formal-impeachment-proceedings

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I just find it stunning [View all] SHRED Sep 2019 OP

We missed our chance... had the momentum to impeach the SOB & lost it! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #1

In all likelihood, Trump will finish his term(s) without a demerit on his record. dalton99a Sep 2019 #2

I recall a poll that was taken before Nixon resigned, that was only 19% favored impeachment? kentuck Sep 2019 #3

+1, Its close to Nixon's post Saturday Night Massacre so it's pretty high. The article doesn't ... uponit7771 Sep 2019 #8

A majority of Americans need to be educated as to the damage this asshole has done. spanone Sep 2019 #4

I don't understand why people keep ignoring this fact StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #12

They reach a skewed demographic Kitchari Sep 2019 #5

Tell Nancy that SHRED Sep 2019 #6

methodology pintobean Sep 2019 #13

Thanks for clarifying Kitchari Sep 2019 #38

That's a pretty high number for impeachment relative to Nixon numbers (38) after Saturday Night ... uponit7771 Sep 2019 #7

What is your opinion SHRED Sep 2019 #9

Timing, ....Pelosi wants to start the fireworks of impeachment hearings during the election ... uponit7771 Sep 2019 #10

It would also take impeachment "off the table" in 2020 StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #14

+1, I like the trickle of impeachment support coming from the house. They're being deliberate about uponit7771 Sep 2019 #17

And if she doesn't... GeorgeGist Sep 2019 #40

Let's hope you are correct SHRED Sep 2019 #15

A bit off topic but... SHRED Sep 2019 #19

Is that the "public" perception or is it your perception. Don't confuse the two. elocs Sep 2019 #22

I see the frustration a lot SHRED Sep 2019 #25

But you're not seeing the frustration in the general public elocs Sep 2019 #31

That they started impeachment process before they left on vacation, that speaks louder than words uponit7771 Sep 2019 #24

I could be wrong but SHRED Sep 2019 #27

Nadler started proceedings before they left (link) uponit7771 Sep 2019 #32

Nadler didn't "hint" at it - he came right out and said it, and so did the committee StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #37

They don't know the truth. Media failure. sharedvalues Sep 2019 #11

The majority of Americans have no clue mnhtnbb Sep 2019 #16

THIS !!!! There are some who could care less about any news and don't watch at all. uponit7771 Sep 2019 #18

Which is why Pelosi is smart enough not to let the House go down the impeachment path. elocs Sep 2019 #20

The reason I said "stunning" SHRED Sep 2019 #23

The point of impeachment is not always to remove and Trump and there's no 2020 election. Trump uponit7771 Sep 2019 #26

I'm sure if there is no 2020 election, you will be right back here to give us a "neener-neener", elocs Sep 2019 #35

There's no "if" Trump already said he's going to cheat. What about that do people not understand !? uponit7771 Sep 2019 #36

So what if impeachment doesn't pass the Senate. panader0 Sep 2019 #21

Impeachment doesn't even have to go to the senate, use impeachment to expose Red Dons crimes ... uponit7771 Sep 2019 #28

You mean like it helped the Republicans when they impeached Clinton? n/t elocs Sep 2019 #29

I think that's an apples and oranges comparison SHRED Sep 2019 #30

Impeachment has never been a positive of the impeached for the control of government ***NEVER*** uponit7771 Sep 2019 #34

Maybe just figuring the election is close enough treestar Sep 2019 #33

Remember the woman in the Amash town hall? People have no clue what that orange garbage has done. onecaliberal Sep 2019 #39