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pecosbob

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9. Simple solution for the insurrectionists in the House...win a majority and expel them all.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 08:46 PM

Oct 2024

A simple majority vote is all that is required to expel any member from the House...we've seen it done recently. Charges are not necessary, evidence is not necessary...it is a political action.

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Let's not forget why Trump was so confident in his efforts to overturn the election results [View all] bigtree Oct 2024 OP

Which is precisely why B.See Oct 2024 #1

the lead Jan. 6 Committee Counsel just said that he thinks they could still face charges bigtree Oct 2024 #2

I sincerely hope so! Tumbulu Oct 2024 #15

It's because he lives in Lala Land Kaleva Oct 2024 #3

that too bigtree Oct 2024 #5

My thoughts? SOME Supreme court judges were involved. bluestarone Oct 2024 #4

through the conservative foundations like Heritage bigtree Oct 2024 #6

Maybe subpoena some phone calls or texts? bluestarone Oct 2024 #7

need solid evidence of criminality to get a warrant bigtree Oct 2024 #8

Gotta keep our eyes on Smith. bluestarone Oct 2024 #11

that's what I think bigtree Oct 2024 #12

Simple solution for the insurrectionists in the House...win a majority and expel them all. pecosbob Oct 2024 #9

I really like this idea bigtree Oct 2024 #10

THIS malaise Oct 2024 #13

I recall pre-emptive pardon requests n/t hibbing Oct 2024 #14

A key reason Trump was in the White House and is a candidate today Jarqui Oct 2024 #16