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In reply to the discussion: McConnell Won't Reconvene Senate for Impeachment Trial [View all]Johonny
(20,841 posts)29. I was thinking more
His claim he needs unanimous consent to bring the senate back. The argument is that the 2004 legislation means he doesn't. However, if he doesn't have unanimous consent he doesn't have party cover. Mitch doesn't do anything without his butt covered.
It's just easier to have the vote when Schumer takes over in that case. They're also more likely to have 67 votes after Trump leaves. You also wonder if Mitch thinks Pence would pardon Trump...
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It is a simple majority to keep him from running again. Media keeps repeating that. Nt
helpisontheway
Jan 2021
#17
It takes 2/3 to remove from office, but only a simple majority to prevent him from running again
Clash City Rocker
Jan 2021
#13
He is NOT protecting us from Trump! We can only pray that we maker it though til Jan. 20!
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2021
#4
By waiting he's still getting Pendejo45 out of office. He has no reason to rush.
davsand
Jan 2021
#7
One good thing about this is it will give the time needed for law enforcement to expose who
still_one
Jan 2021
#8
and there is a good chance the more things are exposed this will impact the republicans in the
still_one
Jan 2021
#18
Precisely. Will buy Dems time to collect more data as things develop after Biden's inaug.
onetexan
Jan 2021
#28
Can't Schumer pull some parliamentary measure and force a reconvening in 2 days?
Roland99
Jan 2021
#16
In spite of Moscow Mitch allegedly coming back to reality with Biden's win and Mitch being pissed...
WyattKansas
Jan 2021
#37