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StarfishSaver

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13. They don't need an acquittal to conduct a longer, more in depth investigation

Reply to kentuck (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 08:53 AM

Jan 2021

But an investigation without any consequences for Trump is a mistake.

They can do both. And we're not talking months and months and months. Taking a little extra time in order to gather evidence and present a stronger case, making it more likely that Trump will be convicted - something that has never happened before in our history to any president - and disqualify from office is worth a little delay.

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Some thoughts on the swiftness of the Senate Trial - delay is in nobody's interests. [View all] althecat Jan 2021 OP

Pelosi should wait until Schumer is in control. Schumer can send it to committee n/t servermsh Jan 2021 #1

They may be holding off to get more information against trump, duforsure Jan 2021 #2

I was of the same opinion, thinking we should strike while memories are fresh and Mike 03 Jan 2021 #3

It's one charge. It's essentially an up or down vote. Blues Heron Jan 2021 #4

I think so much scary evidence is going to come out about the officials involved soothsayer Jan 2021 #5

Would it be advantageous for Republicans to immediately vote to acquit? kentuck Jan 2021 #6

That's a fascinating idea about starting the trial before (or maybe the moment after) Mike 03 Jan 2021 #9

They don't need an acquittal to conduct a longer, more in depth investigation StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #13

It makes sense to wait until we have the 17 republican votes we need. njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #7

That makes sense. kentuck Jan 2021 #8

If Pelosi waits until Ossoff and Warnock are seated HariSeldon Jan 2021 #10

If McConnell truly does want to convict to rid the party of Trump Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #11

I think they're delaying for two important reasons: StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #12

The decay in interest which comes from public desensitization is the problem that comes from a delay althecat Jan 2021 #14