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kentuck

(111,089 posts) Tue Feb 4, 2020, 09:52 AM Feb 2020

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Is there a chance the Senate might censure Trump? [View all]

I don't think Trump will let Republicans vote for censure?

Joe Manchin suggested censure as sort of a compromise to show Trump that he was not above the law and it would be a way to hold him accountable. But he doesn't seem to be getting much support for his idea?

In the end, a censure vote would make the impeachment by the House look "legitimate" and the Repubs will not let that happen.

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Is there a chance the Senate might censure Trump? [View all] kentuck Feb 2020 OP

no. rampartc Feb 2020 #1

Republicans will not . . . Iliyah Feb 2020 #2

Is It A Straight Majority Vote Or... global1 Feb 2020 #3

It's a simple majority vote. kentuck Feb 2020 #4

To use a term much favored by lawyers, NFW COLGATE4 Feb 2020 #5

I don't think so. They acquit and it is over unless house Dems want to restart the process Johonny Feb 2020 #6

No they are afraid of the bully and his supporters. redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 #7

Manchin looking for an escape hatch? Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2020 #8

Didn't realize that he's safe for right now, PRETZEL Feb 2020 #9

Moscow mitch has this whole thing about 24hours from being sewn up tight. Arthur_Frain Feb 2020 #10

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