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EarlG

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24. There would be nothing to stop Democrats from

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 01:11 PM

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passing all kinds of positive economic bills in the House while investigations are going on elsewhere. Plus, while yes the economy is obviously hugely important, people may also feel strongly about anti-corruption legislation in 2027-28. I recall this was the case when we swept the House in 2006. (Remember Jack Abramoff?)

The ideal situation would be that all these things would gel together into one overarching narrative -- if it could be shown that Trump's crimes don't just mean that anti-corruption reform is needed, but also that his corruption has contributed to worsening economic conditions for regular Americans. For example, what are his connections to the billionaires who are building these all these datacenters that are causing everyone's electricity bills to go up? If these things can all be tied together, it could be very powerful, politically speaking.

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Some idle thoughts on impeachment this Saturday morning [View all] EarlG Yesterday OP

I like how you think, my dear EarlG! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #1

This approach has my vote. lamp_shade Yesterday #2

Brilliant! mahina Yesterday #3

I think people are really, really tired of Trump leftstreet Yesterday #4

Agreed!! And except for Fox - and maybe CBS now - Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #5

Dems need to expose & investigate. poli-junkie Yesterday #6

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #7

My argument is that actually impeaching him again is a mistake EarlG Yesterday #15

I think a solid drubbing in the midterms might make #4 more likely Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #26

I Agree... It's a Dead End Waste of Precious Time Cha 18 hrs ago #61

My thoughts are, TSF would pardon bluestarone Yesterday #23

Most excellent malaise Yesterday #8

In the meantime, pray our asses off that he croaks fast. 3Hotdogs Yesterday #9

I'm beginning to play Swan Lake music for my own morale RockCreek Yesterday #32

Yep! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #72

Agreed, as it's unlikely the Senate would convict. It all relies on winning the House in the midterms surfered Yesterday #10

Not sure if this is relevant orangecrush Yesterday #11

Great idea! highplainsdem Yesterday #12

If he allows the midterms. Blue Full Moon Yesterday #13

He doesn't have a say in the matter. Nt Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #27

Great strategy...I can get behind it. MiHale Yesterday #14

Excellent post and suggestion. We could turn it into our Infrastructure Week. A new story every c-rational Yesterday #16

I like this approach. Wear them down, wear them out. "AGAIN, you've been screwed by Trump!" each time he does it. CTyankee Yesterday #18

It's almost tailor made for modern media EarlG Yesterday #21

Ding ding ding...Bingo. Flood he zone and do not stop. c-rational 23 hrs ago #41

"Encourage popular podcasters to treat it like a crime drama with a new episode each week." liberalla 23 hrs ago #44

Ooh, nice. Scott Alan Swaggerty 59 min ago #75

Moscow Mitch leaves office next year ... we need to wait until he's gone FakeNoose Yesterday #17

His wife resigned on Jan 7th 3021, effective Jan 11th. RockCreek Yesterday #35

I like it. Sorta like the drip, drip, drip of water torture. Joinfortmill Yesterday #19

Dem economic plan, economic message, is immediately met with cries of: "Whatabout Impeachment!" "Whatabout ICE!" betsuni Yesterday #20

There would be nothing to stop Democrats from EarlG Yesterday #24

well-reasoned - thanks Earl. jmbar2 Yesterday #22

"It's clear to sane people that Trump is practically committing an impeachable offense per day at this point." mikelewis Yesterday #25

K&R spanone Yesterday #28

But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it? milestogo Yesterday #29

"But would anyone besides MSNOW even cover it?" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #37

Yes! That will reach HUNDREDS of voters! Wednesdays 16 hrs ago #62

We refuse to buy our own media because we finger-wag about that putting us "in a bubble" BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #65

Good question! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #74

Good logic Earl G. And I didn't expect a conviction in the Senate, UNLESS no_hypocrisy Yesterday #30

A New Trick gfarber Yesterday #31

wow quaint 23 hrs ago #39

I fully agree with this WestMichRad Yesterday #33

Democrats need to demonstrate they can lead in the right direction. So every time they speak BootinUp Yesterday #34

"Impeachment Committee that is tasked with conducting a sweeping investigation" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #36

Right I felt the J6 Committee was extremely effective. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #57

Best idea I've heard in quite awhile. KS Toronado Yesterday #38

Either way, the Democratic Party continues to have a huge target and "KICK ME" sign on its back. Montauk6 23 hrs ago #40

Brilliant idea PLUS it's a great vehicle for recording all his/regime's crimes Wild blueberry 23 hrs ago #42

Impeachment is a waste of time RetiredParatrooper 23 hrs ago #43

And longer term - precedents downstream EarlG jfz9580m 23 hrs ago #45

This is great, as far as it goes... scipan 22 hrs ago #46

I agree that it would need to be a multi-pronged effort EarlG 21 hrs ago #49

I'm afraid I missed some of your replies. We're in agreement! Nt scipan 21 hrs ago #51

Great OP BTW. Really got me thinking. I can picture it, and it's kinda beautiful. scipan 21 hrs ago #54

Imagine some strong legislation to address thre Emoluments Caluse. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #58

A Committee is a great idea mcar 22 hrs ago #47

Great post (and thanks as always for the great site leadership). But, I still have the same question. OldBaldy1701E 21 hrs ago #48

I've mentioned in a couple of places in my OP, and in replies EarlG 21 hrs ago #50

You have a lot more faith in such a thing happening than I do, I guess. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #55

I love the strategy dickthegrouch 21 hrs ago #52

I have no problem with Dems talking about impeachment... returnee 21 hrs ago #53

Great idea. Imagine how many more crimes will be perpetrated, yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #56

I don't buy into accusations of TDS AZProgressive 19 hrs ago #59

Agreed... AntiFascist 18 hrs ago #60

Exactly! "Impeachment is a dead end." TygrBright 16 hrs ago #63

Yes!!!!! gristy 15 hrs ago #64

Sort of a Big Beautiful Impeachment Committee... Hugin 6 hrs ago #66

K & R BobsYourUncle 5 hrs ago #67

Plus... BobsYourUncle 5 hrs ago #68

They should also investigate timms139 4 hrs ago #69

Absolutely! Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #71

K&R Scott Alan Swaggerty 1 hr ago #70

A realistic approach... kentuck 1 hr ago #73