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In reply to the discussion: Why the Skittish Caucus is so Skittish About Impeachment. [View all]Gothmog
(145,168 posts)17. And risk losing 40 moderate seats that gave the Democrats control of the House?
We flipped two house seats in 2018 in Texas. Both were red districts. Nancy Pelosi does not want to risk these seats
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If they don't impeach, we will lose the house next year and likely, the Presidency!
Meadowoak
Jun 2019
#2
Well, democrats can fight back. they don't HAVE to SURRENDER the narrative to Trump or Fox News
kennetha
Jun 2019
#40
They're refusing (at least so far) to start holding impeachment inquiries
Proud Liberal Dem
Jun 2019
#117
And risk losing 40 moderate seats that gave the Democrats control of the House?
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#17
Yup, several seats in PA could easily be at risk if we hypermotivate the right
Amishman
Jun 2019
#26
Are you speculating we could lose all 40 seats in the House? Or maybe 15, 10, 7, 5?
Nevermypresident
Jun 2019
#34
Every single Democrat in the House is and will be targeted by the GOP, with or without impeachment,
Nevermypresident
Jun 2019
#45
If trump is able to claim vindication by being found not guilty by the GOP senate, he could win
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#52
Well, you got one of your sentences correct! What I think will happen if we pursue
Nevermypresident
Jun 2019
#120
Just curious where you're getting that only 27% of people support impeachment?
Turin_C3PO
Jun 2019
#119
CNN poll last week showed 79% of Democrats want Impeachment proceedings.
Nevermypresident
Jun 2019
#129
Oh goodness! Now you implying that we will lose the majority in the House, not have a
Nevermypresident
Jun 2019
#137
We are fortunate that Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are calling the shots here
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#138
It takes 20 GOP votes to remove trump and without these votes, trump will claim vindication
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#18
Trump will claim vindication no matter what dems do and to hurt Red Don and KGOP ...
uponit7771
Jun 2019
#37
Your guess as to her motives is based in large part on your judgement of her. (nt)
ehrnst
Jun 2019
#24
Actually, no. One can have someone's statement, or confirmation of their motives or reasoning.
ehrnst
Jun 2019
#66
Timing also figures into doing the right thing, or else we might end up worse off
ehrnst
Jun 2019
#22
Will you or anyone you know vote differently in 2020 because of Pelosi's actions?
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#31
They might. Especially marginal democrats, who sit out many elections unless strongly aroused.
kennetha
Jun 2019
#39
No I mean people who only lightly identify as democrats and are open to voting Republican.
kennetha
Jun 2019
#93
I say they should try to Crush Trump in just the way you did with your narcissist.
kennetha
Jun 2019
#42