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Pelosi is smart; she knows trump wouldn't be convicted of an impeachment. 7962 Aug 2018 #1
November will ultimately be a referendum on impeachment BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #4
November mid terms will be a referendum of having effective checks on trump Gothmog Aug 2018 #82
I agree with your main pont BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #86
The GOP is trying to run on impeachment to motivate trump's base Gothmog Aug 2018 #87
Fortunately, there are articulate people out there who are somewhat better on their feet BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #100
There is a true culture of corruption the GOP that is a great issue Gothmog Aug 2018 #110
It is the GOP who is pushing the talk of impeachment Gothmog Aug 2018 #98
Exactly! Not enough Senate votes to convict so why give him that victory? LonePirate Aug 2018 #5
Yeah - with the republican party America 2018 Cosmocat Aug 2018 #43
Even if we won all the seats up for grabs in November we still would lack the votes cstanleytech Aug 2018 #70
It takes 67 votes in the Senate and that is not likely Gothmog Aug 2018 #97
We need him defeated in 2020 mostly treestar Aug 2018 #158
67, not 66 and impeaching him will not get us to 67. LonePirate Aug 2018 #159
I agree. saidsimplesimon Aug 2018 #28
I'm with Nancy Pelosi on this one. underthematrix Aug 2018 #35
Running on Impeachment DownriverDem Aug 2018 #45
At this time, they probably can't even get a House majority spooky3 Aug 2018 #56
If Democrats control the House, they should open investigations, investigations, investigations.... olegramps Aug 2018 #89
This is what lost us the house to begin with. Pelosi's refusal to impeach Bush onit2day Aug 2018 #121
+1000% - Dem leadership and their wobbliness is what infuriates me to no end... - n/t mazzarro Aug 2018 #122
A ridiculous assertion... brooklynite Aug 2018 #123
No. The far left was. GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #162
If Muellers report MFM008 Aug 2018 #128
The priority is winning the house so we *can* impeach berni_mccoy Aug 2018 #2
That is the key. After the midterms is when that needs to be introduced. In the meantime the still_one Aug 2018 #8
Investigations should be opened up on several Republican Senators berni_mccoy Aug 2018 #11
You should have included Nunes. Not going to happen unless we get the majority, however, we should still_one Aug 2018 #23
I think this is whole bdamomma Aug 2018 #15
Exactly DownriverDem Aug 2018 #46
We need to win control of the House so that we have one branch that can check trump Gothmog Aug 2018 #83
The DNC has great polling that show that impeachment is a bad issue for Democrats Gothmog Aug 2018 #95
Who did the DNC poll ? CentralMass Aug 2018 #129
Poll finds risks for Democrats toying with impeachment promise Gothmog Aug 2018 #137
Yes! ehrnst Aug 2018 #133
Pelosi is right, no point to impeachment talk without control of House marylandblue Aug 2018 #3
She knows what she is doing, as usual. Talk now of impeachment WILL, without QUESTION Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #29
Yea DownriverDem Aug 2018 #50
I agree grantcart Aug 2018 #165
Absolutely. First we need to win back the House in Nov. DesertRat Aug 2018 #31
"Don't put the cart ahead of the horse." Hulk Aug 2018 #6
+ a million.. Wwcd Aug 2018 #10
First, win in November. dalton99a Aug 2018 #7
I agree even though I want to see Adolf Trump workinclasszero Aug 2018 #99
She doesn't have to talk about because some Rs DeminPennswoods Aug 2018 #9
I want him to resign all on his own. ginnyinWI Aug 2018 #12
He will never resign on his own. Putin won't let him. meadowlander Aug 2018 #22
If they go after his money he might BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #26
She is 100% correct. Keeping the trump noose around the GOP neck is beachbum bob Aug 2018 #13
+1 while keeping the Mueller noose around tRUmp at the same time. Ponietz Aug 2018 #60
She's right. bearsfootball516 Aug 2018 #14
long game heaven05 Aug 2018 #16
Given the lack of investigations during Junior's tenure for lying us into ut oh Aug 2018 #17
She's basically saying impeachment is off the table unless "something else comes forward" BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #51
If Pelosi calls for impeachment, then she becomes the story - instead of Trump's crimes. NYC Liberal Aug 2018 #18
There needs to be clear charges against Trump. apnu Aug 2018 #19
I don't want him Impeached,I want control of the House or Senate or BOTH........ Bengus81 Aug 2018 #20
Don't give the GOP an issue to run on bucolic_frolic Aug 2018 #21
Now is not the time to even talk about impeachment, that's what republicans want to see. George II Aug 2018 #24
Smart woman leftynyc Aug 2018 #25
Maybe she should just take a page from Trump's book Mr.Bill Aug 2018 #27
That would have been better BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #32
I so agree with you! nt jrthin Aug 2018 #108
I think she's doing the right thing. cab67 Aug 2018 #30
cats will play with their prey before killing them DBoon Aug 2018 #33
The first step to making rabbit stew is to catch some rabbits. Vinnie From Indy Aug 2018 #34
Excellent response. What we don't want is to be seen chomping at sinkingfeeling Aug 2018 #36
I think the Democrats would need 2/3rds of the house before impeachment elmac Aug 2018 #37
Simple majority ... GeorgeGist Aug 2018 #40
Rebellion generally springs from the young ... GeorgeGist Aug 2018 #38
This. CentralMass Aug 2018 #130
Most Americans are not looking for a rebellion GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #163
I like Nadler's response better for sure. Lucky Luciano Aug 2018 #39
good for her, democrats running don't need to spend time answering JI7 Aug 2018 #41
That's correct, Ms. Pelosi. SergeStorms Aug 2018 #42
Smart woman, that. GOTV first. Hekate Aug 2018 #44
She's right with what we have now. inwiththenew Aug 2018 #47
She's right mcar Aug 2018 #48
A devils advocate argument LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #49
Jerrold Nadler isn't calling for impeachment either. What's your point, BeyondGeography? SunSeeker Aug 2018 #52
He brands Trump as a criminal BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #55
Oh bullshit. Pelosi does NOT "exonerate" Shitler. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #61
And you're overly invested BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #65
You're overly invested in bashing Pelosi. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #67
One step forward BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #68
She makes no "steps back." SunSeeker Aug 2018 #69
Since you went and looked up Jerrold Nadler's statement, why don't you do for Pelosi's statement? George II Aug 2018 #74
May I reccommend some courses in political science? yardwork Aug 2018 #147
Yep. Makes me wonder how anyone can still not understand.. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #151
#facknews ! stonecutter357 Aug 2018 #154
With age and experience comes wisdom. Freethinker65 Aug 2018 #53
Agreed. Roadside Attraction Aug 2018 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author apnu Aug 2018 #57
"Ummm" I read Nadler's position. He's not suggesting impeachment, either. LanternWaste Aug 2018 #58
... BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #63
You're moving the goalposts. LanternWaste Aug 2018 #64
Drop "impeachment" chatter AND dissolving ICE.... Hulk Aug 2018 #59
Yes, sure losers, and even if they succeed, it's not helpful. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2018 #72
Sen. Elizabeth Warren also declined to call for impeachment proceedings... LanternWaste Aug 2018 #62
Pelosi's right awesomerwb1 Aug 2018 #66
Agreed the focus should be on tying Trump around the necks of every Repugnant like an anchor and let cstanleytech Aug 2018 #71
Follow up - Jerrold Nadler didn't say anything substantly different that what Pelosi said, and his.. George II Aug 2018 #73
Tell me what wasn't inept about saying we don't have enough right now to impeach Trump BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #77
Well, since you're referring back to your original characterization, why don't you tell me.... George II Aug 2018 #84
Pelosi did not say we "don't have enough right now to impeach Trump." SunSeeker Aug 2018 #88
Pelosi is smart enough to know what TO say, and what NOT TO say. I trust her. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #75
the usual antagonistic spin on Pelosi's statements.. JHan Aug 2018 #76
Yes it is. I wonder what Bernie had to say about it. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #79
in that case they'll say... JHan Aug 2018 #85
Here's Bernie's response. Like Pelosi, and Warren, no call for impeachment. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #91
So why is Pelosi being attacked on this? NurseJackie Aug 2018 #92
All good questions, NurseJackie! SunSeeker Aug 2018 #105
Nancy Pelosi... MontanaMama Aug 2018 #78
Impeachment is not viable unless you can get 67 senate votes Gothmog Aug 2018 #80
Still trying to win maxrandb Aug 2018 #81
+1 n/t Hotler Aug 2018 #145
Has ZIP to do with that, she is aware what will happen if impeachment is an issue right now, today Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #152
Politics... Mike Nelson Aug 2018 #90
Nadler is calling for a lot of stuff, all good. Not impeachment though. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #93
I agree with Rep. Jefferies-we need to run against the cover up caucus Gothmog Aug 2018 #94
Pelosi is out of touch and about a year behind the curve... JCMach1 Aug 2018 #96
No, Nancy isn't "out of touch".. many people on this Cha Aug 2018 #124
I supported her in the recent past, so not a light decision JCMach1 Aug 2018 #125
I think your idea of the base, and mine, are very different GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #164
It's weird that removing the greatest threat to the country is a low priority. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #101
How about this BlueWI Aug 2018 #102
Nancy Pelosi knows what she is doing. I support her wholeheartedly. She knows that the GOP skylucy Aug 2018 #103
Unless it's "off the table" then too. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #111
Trump is a russian asset. orangecrush Aug 2018 #104
We need congress. joshcryer Aug 2018 #106
So Impeachment is off the table yet again? Farmer-Rick Aug 2018 #107
Democrats are afraid to do the right thing. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #112
In contrast the GOP openly ran on impeaching Hillary. CentralMass Aug 2018 #131
wait until Mueller releases his report on the entire thing lapfog_1 Aug 2018 #109
If he is guilty as hell, then it's not too early. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #113
because Mueller hasn't released his report or indicted Trump... lapfog_1 Aug 2018 #114
Are we really afraid of the Trump base that much? Gore1FL Aug 2018 #115
anything we can do to suppress the trump base turnout lapfog_1 Aug 2018 #116
I have to think the majority of us are patriots. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #117
Clearly that statement isn't true for something like 60,000,000 people that voted lapfog_1 Aug 2018 #118
I would hope that some have learned. Gore1FL Aug 2018 #120
Can we please just learn how to message? meadowlander Aug 2018 #119
But we have quite enough to be hella suspicious JCMach1 Aug 2018 #126
That too. meadowlander Aug 2018 #127
That won't work with the die hards who hate her - and I'm talking Democrats. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2018 #134
All legitimate criticism is not reflective of hatred and the parade of -isms that tends to accompany BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #135
Well good, because 1. It's not possible right now and 2. ehrnst Aug 2018 #132
From Nancy Pelosi Gothmog Aug 2018 #136
Whoever wrote that tweet did a good job, but it's missing a key word BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #138
The GOP culture of corruption is an issue that Democrats can win on Gothmog Aug 2018 #139
Here are 5 ways House Democrats can destroy Trump -- even if they can't get the Senate to impeach hi Gothmog Aug 2018 #140
Exactly - I want to see him squirm Retrograde Aug 2018 #150
There is a party talking a lot about the impeachment of President Trump--the GOP. Gothmog Aug 2018 #141
Opinion: Putin Appears To Be Attacking Nancy Pelosi And Some Progressives Are Falling For It Gothmog Aug 2018 #142
Stop kicking this thread with nonsense BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #143
Putin attacking Nancy Pelosi is not nonsense Gothmog Aug 2018 #144
And we are seeing here a lot. I guess that is the way it is gonna be, here. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #153
Russia is pushing these attacks on Nancy Pelosi Gothmog Aug 2018 #156
Thank you for posting this. I think that some of our fellow DUers are being taken in. yardwork Aug 2018 #148
The Minority Party doesn't have the votes, unless it becomes the Majority. So GOTV, complainers,... Hekate Aug 2018 #146
Very smart tactical move jmowreader Aug 2018 #149
I agree with Pelosi's approach matt819 Aug 2018 #155
She is never big on impeachment, but then she requires treestar Aug 2018 #157
Wise move to not energize the radical right delisen Aug 2018 #160
The GOP is circulating a list of investigations that they are afraid of Gothmog Aug 2018 #161
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