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Jarqui

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16. He's getting impeached but probably not getting removed by the GOP Senate

Tue Nov 5, 2019, 02:52 PM

Nov 2019

The reason Trump pulled the stunt he did in the Ukraine is that he realized that he was unlikely to beat Biden otherwise. Getting caught appears to be having the reverse effect - he seems to be falling further behind Biden and the others.

The power brokers of the GOP will make the call on whether Trump is removed from office by the Senate. They control that decision - not Trump.

1. Do you think the power brokers of the GOP disagree about Trump's position with Biden?
2. Or do you think the power brokers of the GOP are more into loyalty to Trump than they are into hanging on to the power of the Oval Office? Trump before party?
3. Or do you think the power brokers of the GOP have concluded that out of all the possible candidates for the GOP, Trump gives the GOP the best chance to win in 2020?

Based on what we know and upon years of performance, I think those are all basically rhetorical questions because we already know the answers to them.

How Trump goes is a mystery. Resign? Bogus health excuse? Whatever. He's handy as a pinata for Dems to spend their time, money and energy on before they pull their switcheroo that minimizes the time to scrutinize their shiny "new" candidate.

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Supreme Court Lawyer (Neal Katyal) Says Trump Will Be Impeached, Won't Even Be on 2020 Ballot [View all] babylonsister Nov 2019 OP

I agree malaise Nov 2019 #1

I think impeachment is almost a guarantee NewJeffCT Nov 2019 #4

The thing is the Con is terrified of being impeached malaise Nov 2019 #6

I think he might, except that the instant he isn't president any more, SDNY owns his ass renate Nov 2019 #9

So he'd be flying on Air Force One Way Ticket out of the country. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2019 #17

Hell, he can keep the big shiny plane. lagomorph777 Nov 2019 #23

I see what you did there. Qutzupalotl Nov 2019 #39

We CAN'T allow another country to gain access to all the advanced equipment on Air Force One not_the_one Nov 2019 #44

he can take his own fucking plane. mopinko Nov 2019 #47

He's a real nowhere man. If he tried to defect, no one would take him because he would japple Nov 2019 #36

He would be a great propaganda coup for Russia....plus he knows our secrets. tableturner Nov 2019 #37

He can't keep a thought in his head for 2 seconds. Do you think he could keep a secret? japple Nov 2019 #40

I can't see him ever resigning. lastlib Nov 2019 #13

Does he even know what impeachment means? Butterflylady Nov 2019 #31

Clearly he doesn't malaise Nov 2019 #33

Yeah, but to be fair, he has no idea Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2019 #45

True malaise Nov 2019 #46

One can hope Miguelito Loveless Nov 2019 #2

Neal is a lot smarter than me NewJeffCT Nov 2019 #3

Wishful thinking Loge23 Nov 2019 #5

The House Impeach, ... aggiesal Nov 2019 #18

lots of deals will need to be cut for the repukes that are needed to convict. Javaman Nov 2019 #30

Impeached yes, removed no. Can he name 20 Senate Republicans who will do it? still_one Nov 2019 #7

I doubt it unless a few jump ship ... then the rest might follow like a pack of rats! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2019 #8

And rats they are, especially the head rat, McConnell. Butterflylady Nov 2019 #32

Not yet.. ramen Nov 2019 #21

if 20 stay home from embarassment or sudden 'flu ... Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #42

Impeach and REMOVE tRump a d Pence! BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #10

If today's election goes our way, the Rs will be happy to dump drumpf The Blue Flower Nov 2019 #11

I'm excited to vote today. lagomorph777 Nov 2019 #24

I would be willing to bet the farm that he is wrong, wish he wasn't but ain't gonna happen. nt yaesu Nov 2019 #12

Yeah not fooled Nov 2019 #14

You still have a farm? ... aggiesal Nov 2019 #19

So does Scaramucci... brooklynite Nov 2019 #15

He's getting impeached but probably not getting removed by the GOP Senate Jarqui Nov 2019 #16

Trump will be on the ballot. tman Nov 2019 #20

Trump will never resign LiberalLovinLug Nov 2019 #22

Not if he is rendered penniless and powerless. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #41

We need a regime change badly. ffr Nov 2019 #25

Senate won't convict and Trump will say he's vindicated. progressoid Nov 2019 #26

From his lips to The Lady's ears, please Hekate Nov 2019 #27

Impeachment is a given. Conviction or resignation still seems highly unlikely. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #28

Katyal assumes that global tech, etc., think that impeached people are removed. That didn't happen ancianita Nov 2019 #29

Have the cuffs ready Scalded Nun Nov 2019 #34

Hey Baby, hold on to your hat because safeinOhio Nov 2019 #35

From Neal's lips to DeminPennswoods Nov 2019 #38

So be it!!! Blue Owl Nov 2019 #43

the earth moved under this rube goldberg of graft and violence last night, and mopinko Nov 2019 #48

Did I miss Dems taking control of the Senate yesterday? Nt hughee99 Nov 2019 #49