POWER MOVE
Edit:
Multiple purpose
1) Response to GOP complaints about process "moving too fast"
2) Prevents Trump's 'acquittal' by sham trial
3) Gives House opportunity to introduce FURTHER articles of impeachment
4) Let the 'disease' fester
Smart. And they can just keep the investigations going all 2020. Lol.
Yep. And he can't run on being acquitted. Lmao. Just being impeached.
I mean, he'll run on being acquitted anyways. It makes zero difference to Trump's rhetoric.Yep. And he can't run on being acquitted. Lmao. Just being impeached.
ExactlyWhat does this even mean? They never will in a Republican controlled Senate.
What does this even mean? They never will in a Republican controlled Senate.
I'm honestly tired of these narratives. It doesn't matter what he thinks anymore or says. He can assert what ever he wants he's a chronic liar. This is Pelosi asserting her powers in the house.I mean, he'll run on being acquitted anyways. It makes zero difference to Trump's rhetoric.
They want all the blocked documents and witnesses that they never got in the House investigation.What does this even mean? They never will in a Republican controlled Senate.
Where do these white hot takes come from lmao.
Hm that's a good point. Then we're just stuck with Pence for 4 years though. Not even sure if that's a favorable outcome.Does this mean that if we win the Senate next year but lose the Presidency, then we can remove him from office?
What does this even mean? They never will in a Republican controlled Senate.
Does this mean that if we win the Senate next year but lose the Presidency, then we can remove him from office?
Does this mean that if we win the Senate next year but lose the Presidency, then we can remove him from office?
WHAT
3) Gives House opportunity to introduce FURTHER articles of impeachment
Pretty much. McConnel and other Repubs have shown that they have no desire to prolong this and would move to shut down everything once the process reaches them. By denying them that, they prolong impeachment as a political and news issue into the next election. If Repubs aren't going to be fair then they are not going to get the opportunity to be pulled into the process of Trump's judgement.Exactly
He can never claim to be acquitted.
I am not used to democrats making excellent power plays. I am so happy.
Does this mean that if we win the Senate next year but lose the Presidency, then we can remove him from office?
That's a nice thought, howeverDoes this mean that if we win the Senate next year but lose the Presidency, then we can remove him from office?
That won't play well to anyone not in the die hard supporter category.I mean, this is easily countered by Trump just saying "They know I'm innocent or they would just send it to the Senate. Witch Hunt!!".
Still, better than nothing I guess.
I mean, this is easily countered by Trump just saying "They know I'm innocent or they would just send it to the Senate. Witch Hunt!!".
Still, better than nothing I guess.
That won't play well to anyone not in the die hard supporter category.
Graham and McConnell were too craven in showing support for not giving a fair trial.