That's nice and all, we want the rule of law upheld, not delayed, not just a bunch of talk and no action
Republicans put out pro-impeachment ad
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That's nice and all, we want the rule of law upheld, not delayed, not just a bunch of talk and no action
Then think like a prosecutor, who would not present a case if he couldn't get a conviction. The Republican senators would acquit Trump, so the impeachment attempt would fizzle as it stands at the moment. But it would potentially cost the Democrats politically.
So what's the gain? Much of the electorate is presently not especially familiar with the import of the Mueller findings, and not especially in favor of impeachment proceedings. Hopefully, that will change. But until it does, and/or until Republican senators disengage their lips from Trump's ass, I expect that Congress is working hard to establish a critical mass of in-your-face evidence that cannot go ignored. Or at least I hope so.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politi...ngs-after-mueller-report-but-questions-remain
Would you rather that Pelosi act symbolically or effectively?
Keep hoping, is all I gotta say. I've known this lady far too long.
Charging Trump and the Senate aquitting helps Trump imo.Pelosi is doing the right thing imo.
The feds will not go after Trump once he's out. Especially with a new democratic incumbent. Charging him with federal crimes after the FBI abstained is a pipe dream. The only chance they got of him going to club fed is rolling the dice in the Senate, even if the odds are 300:1
Depending on the New President that might not be true.
No way will 3/4 of The Senate vote to convict him.
There is also the chance of State DAs and AGs getting him
If he has actually and provably committed federal crimes, then why not? In any event, I hear SDNY is waiting for its shot Trump at in due course. Heads, America wins; tails, Trump loses. Just a matter of time.
You guys aren't listening. Trump being cleared on impeachment does not acquit him of state charges.
I don't think anyone said otherwise.
Just found this. Haven't read it yet. It's from the year 2000 and is 46 pdf pages long.
Mind you, it's an opinion. I suspect the reality is, that this question will eventually, some day, have to be answered by the Supreme Court.
IMO, I'd only consider impeachment if Trump wins a second term AND if the statute of limitations of the crimes will run during that second term AND those limitations can't assuredly be tolled due to the special circumstance that will cause them to run--Presidency.
Whether a Former President May Be Indicted and Tried for the Same Offenses for Which He was Impeached by the House and Acquitted by the Senate
The Constitution perm its a former President to be indicted and tried for the same offenses for which he was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate.https://www.justice.gov/file/19386/download