Schumer and Pelosi should counter the "national emergency" nonsense now

[manor321]

From CNN:

President Trump says he may declare a national emergency to get money for his border wall depending on what happens over the next few days

Link to tweet

The Democrats need to start setting the counter narrative now. This is an unprecedented and dangerous move from the President. They need to have a bill ready in the House that would cancel any called national emergency. They can cancel it, if they override a veto (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Emergencies_Act , including the note near the bottom about requiring a joint resolution). I realize it would struggle in the Senate, but it would help set the narrative.

They need to plan for legal challenges against this.

They should not allow the GOP propaganda artists set the expectation that this is OK.

[dalton99a]

1. The House should begin impeachment proceedings the day he signs his bogus declaration.

[bullimiami]

4. Yes. They should ready articles of impeachment based solely on this.

They can impeach him again later if he's still there are there is cause.

Force the senate to deal with it.

[Srkdqltr]

2. Just ask to see the plans for the wall.

Site surveys . Cost estimates, right of way permits land ownership. He can't build quickly. THIS IS A MONEY GRAB.

[pandr32]

5. I agree

[cilla4progress]

3. Honestly, who'a surprised?

It was only a matter of time before trump declared martial law for some bogus reason.

As many have said, he has no hesitation in tearing down our entire country for his ego.

Certainly, he figures he can stop Mueller this way.

[GulfCoast66]

8. There is no mechanism for declaring Martial Law in this country

He can declare all he want. Nothing he can really do.

[TheBlackAdder]

6. Some GOP rep said that all funding for a National Emergency goes through the House--not happening.

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If that's the case, let him push the national emergency all he wants. It'll make his flop even more spectacular.

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[UTUSN]

9. Even the Repukes are countering it by their deafening silence.