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The news was first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by NBC News. He was set to make the announcement in Iowa.
His tweet (I don't know how to copy tweets in here)
Tom Steyer
@TomSteyer
The impeachment question has reached an inflection point. Thats why I just announced that I will be dedicating 100% of my time and effort in 2019 towards Mr. Trumps impeachment and removal from office.
https://www.nbcnews.com/card/tom-steyer-won-t-run-president-will-spend-millions-impeachment-n956911
I am not a fan of billionaires buying what they want out of politicians. But, desperate times desperate measures.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)Effort that is up to him. I dont see it as having much affect.
brooklynite
(93,834 posts)Pelosi and the Democrats will undertake Impeachment when the evidence is there, and the prospects of conviction are promising, not because of Steyer's ad campaign.
OnDoutside
(19,905 posts)them off. It helps create the atmosphere. I'm glad he's not running though - that would have been the waste of money.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,021 posts)The evidence is already there, beyond that against Clinton and Nixon. The public hasn't put sufficient pressure on the Senate, yet. Steyer may change that.
At any rate, his efforts are unlikely to interfere with the House, and may increase the power of Democrats. It is not likely to increase Trump's "base" support.
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)wasted effort and money for impeachment and no $$$ will make it happen or not
Basement Beat
(659 posts)You can't simply buy an impeachment (well unless you're a repub it seems). Would love to see a breakdown of these funds is going to be used.
DinahMoeHum
(21,737 posts). . .and newspapers; on behalf of progressives/liberals.
zanana1
(6,084 posts)Can I borrow a few bucks?