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In reply to the discussion: Here's why "We Shouldn't Impeach Because Trump won't be Removed by the Senate" isn't even an excuse [View all]Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)40. How will the impeachment process impose limits on trump?
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Here's why "We Shouldn't Impeach Because Trump won't be Removed by the Senate" isn't even an excuse [View all]
ProfessorPlum
Jun 2019
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K&R, impeachment doesn't mean removal. The party of the impeachment has never fared well in ...
uponit7771
Jun 2019
#4
A serious problem is "if" he were impeached and not removed, and as usual the senate does
RKP5637
Jun 2019
#5
why would he be emboldened? All of his crimes will have been laid out for everyone to see
ProfessorPlum
Jun 2019
#6
I doubt his supporters care. To them he is a great leader, and others use him as best they can.
RKP5637
Jun 2019
#8
A majority of House members do not support impeachment and the American people do not support
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#9
We risk a number of moderate/swing seats going for impeachment without 20 GOP senate votes
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#14
The Senate never even votes on Democratc legislation passed in the house either,
world wide wally
Jun 2019
#15
There are many people declaring what "will happen" if... Good luck at predicting the future.
TryLogic
Jun 2019
#16
Failure to at least open an impeachment inquiry will significantly suppress the youth vote
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2019
#20
Cowards go home- the Constitution needs our best and bravest to defend it
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2019
#19
Impeachment will be nothing more than an exercise. Yes, bring all his crimes, corruption, and
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#27
but he will be able to go ahead with the doables.. the GOP senate will grant him all his wishes
samnsara
Jun 2019
#33
Nonsense. If it comes to an impeachment vote in the House, the House will vote to impeach
mtnsnake
Jun 2019
#35
You skipped a couple of steps. Before voting to impeach, the House must vote to open an inquiry.
StarfishSaver
Jun 2019
#44
So simple and so true. Dont know why so many just want the vengeance that gives trump ammo
oldsoftie
Jun 2019
#46