No offense to supporters, but Swallwell just

[Laura PourMeADrink]

got Hardballed by Mathews on his very nebulous stand on impeachment. But he did offer somewhat of a hint. They are waiting for tax returns. Implying that they are looking for more stuff to pile on to obstruction? Who really knows. We can only guess. You could tell, though, Mathews was looking for full-throated, passionate outrage a la Warren over Trump's obstruction ! He did not get it, far from it.

[wasupaloopa]

1. Well some people have to be the grownups.

I can just hear the DU complaints if we do impeachment too soon and fall on our asses.

No one here will take responsibility for it.

[Nevermypresident]

15. I would.

[DownriverDem]

2. Maybe

the "I want it now" folks will stop the attacks.

[Nevermypresident]

16. Apparently I have a different definition of "attacks" than you. I just have a different

point of view.

[JI7]

3. Swalwell would probably be one of those making the case for impeachment

so i have no problem with his response and wanting to get all the documents they can.

[Karadeniz]

4. He considers Trump a crook. He's just backing the official position.

[LibFarmer]

5. Swalwell cannot answer because

a) He sits on the committee and has to maintain an unbiased posture
b) The committee proceedings are confidential.

Give the man a break!

[watoos]

6. NY offered Democrats Trump's state tax returns

and the committee chair said no thanks.

Someone please explain that one to me?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

11. WTF ???

[redstateblues]

7. Mathews is slobbering to have "the impeachment show"

He dreams of hosting prime time impeachment hearings with him as the top dog. He’s really annoying lately. I like Swalwell.

[mtnsnake]

8. I like Swalwell, too.

He's been a favorite of mine long before he even announced his run for the presidency.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. why? And I mean that sincerely.

Saw Ryan back to back with Swallwell and it was so stark - genuineness difference.

[mtnsnake]

14. Over the course of the last year or more, he went after Trump with a vengeance

in every interview I heard him on TV. He was pasting Trump long before other Democrats stepped up to do the same. I also like his gutsy stance on gun control and how he's not backing down from the NRA, nor is he backing down from the hundreds of death threats he's received from the gun nutters. Plus, he was just as impressive in his town hall a week or so ago. He is really smart and has great answers to the questions thrown at him. His ideas make sense, too. He's a sharp guy. Has the eyes of a cop when he talks, probably because he's the son of a cop.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

9. So untrue. Was thinking that today..what we have

lost...that unadulterated, unfaked, sheer passion for doing what is right. It was in his mind and heart - you could see it. If it can't be recognized by some, perhaps it's a bygone phenomena?

[broiles]

10. "Lately"?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. what does that mean?

[broiles]

17. This was a reply to a post that said Mathews was

lately puffing himself up. He always has and does.