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PJMcK

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20. Really?!

Tue May 16, 2017, 07:52 AM

May 2017

An impeachment begins in the House. Do you really think Speaker Ryan will begin this most political of actions? What in his past has shown you that he has the kind of fortitude required for this?

Remember that the Freedom Caucus prevented a vote the first draft of the Republicans' health care bill. They represent the hard-right wing of the party, a demographic that still stands by Trump. But even if the House voted for impeachment, the trial would be held in the Senate. What in Senator McConnell's past has shown you that he has the spine required for this?

Sorry, yardwork, if my comments sound snarky. I have absolutely no confidence in the Republican-controlled legislative branch and their leaders. They have consistently put their party and their priorities before our country. I expect them to continue in their un-American activities.

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What do Republicans gain by keeping Trump in power rather than Pence? [View all] yurbud May 2017 OP

Embarrassing to go after a Repub Pres. Admitting they F.Ued. Probably they r Blackmailed by Tango Madam45for2923 May 2017 #1

Tango? yurbud May 2017 #11

Tangerine Farter in Chief Madam45for2923 May 2017 #14

And a general malaise and apprehension about pissing off the core Trump supporters. no_hypocrisy May 2017 #2

That's the part I don't get. tanyev May 2017 #3

once he's removed or they even start the proceedings, his rage will be irrelevant yurbud May 2017 #13

He is a vengeful person . He'd release all the kompromat on everyone & try to destroy everything Madam45for2923 May 2017 #15

Does he have any? Besides that he donated to everyone in the past & what favors he got in exchange? yurbud May 2017 #17

I think so. He records people. Russia has "kompromat" that means Trump has access to it too Madam45for2923 May 2017 #18

on the other hand, it couldn't happen to nicer people... yurbud May 2017 #21

Yes! LOL! Problem for us too b/c means we are in crazy & vicious circle situation. Madam45for2923 May 2017 #23

I think they're weighing this and if Trump continues, they will impeach. yardwork May 2017 #4

Really?! PJMcK May 2017 #20

Don't misunderstand. If they do it, it will be self-serving. yardwork May 2017 #22

I think they will strike a deal with Trump. No more investigations into finances if you resign NOW Feathery Scout May 2017 #37

As if their investigations right now are particularly invasive. Proud Liberal Dem May 2017 #38

Trump doesn't want to look like a loser. And he hates the job. Kushner will negotiate the deal... Feathery Scout May 2017 #39

They get to keep their seats, maybe. 45 still has extremely Hortensis May 2017 #5

They would have to admit they were wrong Phoenix61 May 2017 #6

Yes, they are afraid (of losing) his hardcore base of low information voters. LonePirate May 2017 #7

An early retirement. GBizzle May 2017 #8

They are riding a tiger and now cannot get off. DinahMoeHum May 2017 #9

Trump more expendable? If investigation catches a couple dozen, trump would issue pardons to all? lostnfound May 2017 #10

legislative agenda RDANGELO May 2017 #12

you would think they'd figured out the health care one at least is a suicide mission yurbud May 2017 #16

I do wonder if some of the investigating will incriminate pence. mucifer May 2017 #19

that should be an incentive to dump Trump sooner rather than later yurbud May 2017 #25

Ryan and McConnell Corgigal May 2017 #24

Pence is dirty too.... Sancho May 2017 #26

Misdirection C_U_L8R May 2017 #27

Think about how much more Drumpf could do in the next onecent May 2017 #28

Pence wouldn't survive a Trump ouster based on treason bigtree May 2017 #29

Mercer's, bannuts, britefart etc duncang May 2017 #30

Optics rock May 2017 #31

You'll notice Ford was not subsequently elected. WinkyDink May 2017 #32

Their own asses. ananda May 2017 #33

They are afraid Trump voters will walk away and not vote. nt hack89 May 2017 #34

Their base mcar May 2017 #35

They're keeping him as a scapegoat for later. tinrobot May 2017 #36

More than likely Russia has information on more people than just Trump Doremus May 2017 #40

my wishful thinking: Democrats make a deal with Russians dump your load of info on Repubs... yurbud May 2017 #42

The overall scorecard SticksnStones May 2017 #41