Which Articles of Impeachment?

[MineralMan]

28. Yes. There is a precarious balance that will be needed.

I'm counting on the Senate to acquit Trump. They seem bent on that. So, it's going to be up to our side to present a case so damning and clear against Trump that he will understand he cannot win the election in November. Then, he will either tough it out or resign. Frankly, by sometime next year, I will be hoping he does not resign, because Pence will certainly pardon him if he does. I would love it if he could be prosecuted criminally by a Democratic DOJ. However, I believe that he will, indeed, resign, if it becomes clear he has no chance of winning reelection. So, a pardon would occur.

The risk is that we, the Democrats, will step on our own tender parts in our zeal, and inadvertently help Trump get a second term. That is the disastrous possibility that makes me fearful. We need to tread both heavily and yet lightly on this process. Heavily, to make it clear how bad Trump has been, but lightly to avoid a backlash that boosts Trump's chances in November.

I do not know how we will do. There are still things that could happen to throw the entire thing out of balance. I do trust Nancy Pelosi to take the measured approach that is needed, but to prosecute this case thoroughly, with the help of others who are more than qualified to do so. Trump is the unknown in the matter. He is perfectly capable of taking some step that puts the nation in danger. That is my greatest fear.

Thanks for your insights!