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no_hypocrisy

(46,291 posts) Fri Dec 13, 2019, 08:16 AM Dec 2019

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If the impeachment went through and Trump removed, Mike Pence would be President.

He'd rubberstamp all republican legislation, put more unqualified and Federalist judges on the Bench, etc. He might even make some friends internationally.

HOWEVER, Mike Pence would not excite the base. Even though he would be the real deal Evangelist-in-Chief, nobody would turn out for rallies (if they continued). Less voter turn-out, etc.

It's all about the base.

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If the impeachment went through and Trump removed, Mike Pence would be President. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Dec 2019 OP

Trump could still run for President in 2020 even if he is removed from office 4139 Dec 2019 #1

I believe the impeachment articles prevent that occurrence/prospect. no_hypocrisy Dec 2019 #2

It's a separate vote. One to remove one to ban from running again Lochloosa Dec 2019 #3

No, they don't StarfishSaver Dec 2019 #4

4139

(1,893 posts)

1. Trump could still run for President in 2020 even if he is removed from office

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri Dec 13, 2019, 08:24 AM

Dec 2019

... odd but true

no_hypocrisy

(46,291 posts)

2. I believe the impeachment articles prevent that occurrence/prospect.

Reply to 4139 (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 13, 2019, 08:25 AM

Dec 2019

Lochloosa

(16,082 posts)

3. It's a separate vote. One to remove one to ban from running again

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 13, 2019, 08:35 AM

Dec 2019

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)

4. No, they don't

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 13, 2019, 08:42 AM

Dec 2019

Even if he's impeached in the House, he's not barred from running or serving again. Only the Senate can ban him after a vote to convict and remove.

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