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8. I believe it becomes established precedent once the Senate votes to acquit on this basis.

Reply to Mister Ed (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 31, 2020, 04:23 PM

Jan 2020

In other words, the Dershowitz Precedent becomes accepted interpretation of existing law- meaning in effect that Trump or any other President can from this point forward do anything they want in pursuit of re-election so long as they say that their re-election equates to the national best interest.

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I think the successful installation of the Dershowitz precedent signals the end. [View all] Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 OP

It was an afterthought... lame54 Jan 2020 #1

Nope, IOKIYAR. It won't be okay for Democrats. bitterross Jan 2020 #2

A Democrat Opbrg Jan 2020 #3

I think you're right. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #6

Assuming there will ever be another election SledDriver Jan 2020 #4

I think there will still be "elections." Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #5

How does the Dersh bullshit carry the force of law? Mister Ed Jan 2020 #7

I believe it becomes established precedent once the Senate votes to acquit on this basis. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #8

Thank you. Do you know whether the Senate has to state that this is one of their reasons? Mister Ed Jan 2020 #9

My understanding is that it's the latter. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #10

And if that seems to conflict with the Constitution... Mister Ed Jan 2020 #13

That is what I'd expect, yes. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #14

I'll fight all the way to the bitter end. Zolorp Jan 2020 #11

I think a general strike would be the first action. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #12