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jeff47

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7. Conviction on impeachment requires a 2/3rds majority

Reply to n2doc (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:07 PM

Nov 2013

The Republicans aren't going to get anywhere near that.

In addition, impeaching Obama makes Biden president, giving him a large leg-up in 2016...and 2020 - finishing Obama's term would be short enough that he could run again.

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2014 is a hell of a lot more important that 2016 [View all] cali Nov 2013 OP

Yes it is Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #1

While 17 might be a tall order, it is totally doable. As the 2013 elections showed us, FSogol Nov 2013 #2

True, but if we want to draft a real liberal to run in 2016, now is the time. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #3

If the repubs gain the senate, Obama will be impeached n2doc Nov 2013 #4

Democrats would hold on to a 2-seat advantage in the Senate if elections were today California_here Nov 2013 #6

Conviction on impeachment requires a 2/3rds majority jeff47 Nov 2013 #7

Ah, another we're to stupid to talk about 2016 and still focus on 2014 thread. Dawgs Nov 2013 #5

Unless there is another breaking news story about how Whisp Nov 2013 #8