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kentuck

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6. I don't think Democrats should turn the other way if laws are being broken.

Sat Feb 1, 2020, 10:40 AM

Feb 2020

But they should be very cautious.

If Trump does the same thing with another country, should the Congress just turn away?

I think they must tread very carefully.

It would not be safe unless there are "bi-partisan" charges of criminality, in my opinion.

I can imagine Nancy Pelosi standing behind Donald Trump at the SOTU, pointing from her eyes to Donald Trump, and silently saying, "I'm watching you..."

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Some are recommending a second impeachment. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2020 OP

Ok, but at least continued investigations Maeve Feb 2020 #1

I have no doubt we will hear from both of them, and probably others. MineralMan Feb 2020 #2

And continue to pursue compelling exboyfil Feb 2020 #8

I agree with that. MineralMan Feb 2020 #12

This continue investigations... Wounded Bear Feb 2020 #7

Disagree, if the facts warrant DonaldsRump Feb 2020 #3

More investigations! lastlib Feb 2020 #36

The investigations should continue, though. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #4

if he were to commit something even his cult would recognize as a crime rampartc Feb 2020 #5

He has to do something that gets the "right" people killed exboyfil Feb 2020 #13

Short of raping a paraplegic child on the President's desk COLGATE4 Feb 2020 #21

i really think he could get away with that one rampartc Feb 2020 #23

Yep. And Dersh would do it in his underwear. COLGATE4 Feb 2020 #34

I don't think Democrats should turn the other way if laws are being broken. kentuck Feb 2020 #6

I think we should let it be known that we are *considering* another impeachment cyclonefence Feb 2020 #9

If it happens again, we will impeach again. kentuck Feb 2020 #16

Oh hadn't thought about Nancy at the SOTU cyclonefence Feb 2020 #35

And if you have Republican Senators, be sure to let them know how you feel Arkansas Granny Feb 2020 #10

Recommend a second Inquiry Pantagruel Feb 2020 #11

"The Self-Impeaching President" Paladin Feb 2020 #14

I agree it would likely end up the same way - Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #15

Kill several birds with one stone..... ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2020 #17

I have to disagree - especially if new crimes and charges are brought to light, the House must do Pachamama Feb 2020 #18

Mineral Man for President! First Speaker Feb 2020 #19

Not a chance. Truly. MineralMan Feb 2020 #22

This impeachment put information on trump's crime into the public domain where it will stay forever. Squinch Feb 2020 #20

Oh so now he has carte blanche to do whatever he wants with zero consequences. Voltaire2 Feb 2020 #24

And he didn't before? Someone should explain that to him, I think. MineralMan Feb 2020 #29

i think we have made our point......... Takket Feb 2020 #25

The Speaker's strategy formulations probably did not stop on January 31. empedocles Feb 2020 #26

Make the day-to-day lives of Trump and the GOP as difficult as possible. Progressive Jones Feb 2020 #27

Pursue and enforce the subpoenas C_U_L8R Feb 2020 #28

Good point MM brokephibroke Feb 2020 #30

Get back to passing bill and being very public and vocal about each bill passed Roland99 Feb 2020 #31

And what if there are no new elections? (Coronavirus epidemic, war declared on 11/1/2020, etc.) Mr. Ected Feb 2020 #32

Here's the thing. There is no alternative except for violent conflict. MineralMan Feb 2020 #38

The voice of reason Mr. Ected Feb 2020 #40

Disagree WA-03 Democrat Feb 2020 #33

I disagree. EndlessWire Feb 2020 #37

You know, I don't think there are nearly enough people out there MineralMan Feb 2020 #39