Democrats see impeachment proceedings taking longer than some initially expected

[fleur-de-lisa]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/21/politics/democrats-impeachment-timeline/index.html

(CNN)House Democrats are facing a time crunch to quickly wrap up their investigation into allegations President Donald Trump abused his office in pushing Ukraine to probe his political rivals, prompting growing expectations that votes on impeaching Trump could slip closer to the end of the year.

Some Democrats had hoped that a narrow probe -- focused on whether Trump put on ice efforts to bolster relations with Ukraine and provide US military aid to the country until it carried through with a political favor -- could conclude swiftly, with a potential vote to impeach Trump by Thanksgiving.

But that has proven to be more complicated than it initially seemed, according to multiple Democratic lawmakers and sources. The reason: Each witness has so far provided more leads for investigators to chase down, including new names to potentially interview or seek documents from. Plus, Democrats have had to reschedule several witnesses, including some this week in part because of memorial services for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, and others because they needed more time to retain lawyers.

Plus, there are several more time-consuming steps as part of the probe, potentially trying to bring in big names like former national security adviser John Bolton, then holding public hearings before a report they're expected to write with recommendations — all before any votes in the House.

Well, no shit. Trump keeps committing crimes.

[abqtommy]

1. The impeachment of tRUMP is like walking on the beach and picking up a grain of sand to

examine it then realizing there's millions more grains to study. Gonna take some time...

[robbedvoter]

2. Good. Must. be. more. visible.

Once out of the House it's 🐢 soup.

[Miguelito Loveless]

3. Don't see what the hurry is

The longer the pressure is applied, the more crimes Trump will commit and the more unstable he'll become. It is only a matter of time before he physically assaults someone.

[tblue37]

4. Also, it keeps Trump's crimes on the front page. Drip, drip, drip. nt

[Tanuki]

5. It also gives the GOP less time to come up with a viable alternative candidate.

[GulfCoast66]

6. Excellent. Hell, at this rate just keep up the investigation till the election.

The pressure is cracking him and he has done more self damage since Pelosi called for an impeachment inquiry than the previous 3 years.

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. Not sure what the optimal timing is, but haste helps Trump

As long as Trump keeps opening his mouth and Tweeting, public support will erode among everybody but the dead-enders. Unfortunately, his last 34 supporters will be Republican U.S. Senators.