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In reply to the discussion: Why two Articles are a brilliant idea! [View all]kentuck
(111,079 posts)39. I think Obstruction of Congress may be more difficult for the Senate to dismiss?
Because it is about their duties under the Constitution. Of course, that is probably not their primary concern?
Obstruction of Justice is easier for them to sell as just partisan politics, in my opinion.
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I was hoping that violation of the Impoundment Control Act would be a specific article.
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#6
As the legal experts on MSNBC are saying -- "Abuse of Power" can be anything including Obstruction.
Hoyt
Dec 2019
#7
I think Obstruction of Congress may be more difficult for the Senate to dismiss?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#39
Absolutely. If you want my opinion, send the impeachment to the Senate after Super Tuesday.
backscatter712
Dec 2019
#54
I think like a lot of people here he hasn't actually read the articles yet
BannonsLiver
Dec 2019
#47
?!?! They'll make it a circus come hell or high water?! NOTHING Dems do will give a high proababilit
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#27
We really don't know which Senators might choose to take the trial very seriously?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#34
After seeing Pompeo's punk ass stand there while the Russian foreign minister said what he
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#48