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16. Not totally true

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 10:23 AM

Oct 2025

I know at least once during FDR's twelve years that Democrats held a two thirds majority (in 35 and 36 I believe). But yeah, it's nearly impossible.

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If Democrats win back the House, should they impeach Trump again? [View all] kentuck Oct 2025 OP

Hell Ya (NT) Daigan Oct 2025 #1

Sure EarlG Oct 2025 #2

The emoluments clause would seem a good place to start. Prairie_Seagull Oct 2025 #19

Since there's no chance of conviction in the senate, cloudbase Oct 2025 #3

Agreed. Especially if there are no Republicans who will vote to convict. Buckeyeblue Oct 2025 #15

First step might be to try to use it as a threat karynnj Oct 2025 #4

Yes Emile Oct 2025 #5

Democrats need to get creative bucolic_frolic Oct 2025 #6

Yes! democrank Oct 2025 #7

Only if we also take the Senate and can ensure a conviction... SKKY Oct 2025 #8

Yes. LisaL Oct 2025 #9

Not without something that changes the math EdmondDantes_ Oct 2025 #10

Also, I think he'll be genuinely non compos mentis Vogon_Glory Oct 2025 #12

We'd need 19 Republicans to convict Dave says Oct 2025 #21

Given the Supremes ruling... AfternoonJoe Oct 2025 #11

Not totally true ITAL Oct 2025 #16

If there is a real chance of conviction and removal DetroitLegalBeagle Oct 2025 #13

Fuck, yes. Multiple times. Johonny Oct 2025 #17

Let's make sure that the Dems win the midterms first! imanamerican63 Oct 2025 #18

No. Just fuck him leftstreet Oct 2025 #20

Ship him off to The Hague Zorro Oct 2025 #22