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suffragette

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69. Or he could negotiate with a foreign nation not to release hostages until after the election to
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 05:34 PM
Apr 2019

increase his chances of winning - oh, wait, that was Reagan.

Then advise his Vice President who became President to cover up yet another operation, Iran -Contra by pardoning all Republicans involved. No coincidence that advisor was Barr.

They keep dipping back into the same playbook and employing the same cover-up engineers because it keeps working out well for them.



First Hoyer is not a senator. But otherwise I agree with you. triron Apr 2019 #1
I might be wrong, but Hoyer said something like impeachment is not viable now, at this time. Stuart G Apr 2019 #2
No, Hoyer said there is no point impeaching him because there is an election in 18 months. OliverQ Apr 2019 #18
He could be right. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #19
We need to do what is right for the good of our democracy. We need to hold Trump and those KPN Apr 2019 #60
I tend to agree. BUT... Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #64
It's a simple decision in my view. Do what's KPN Apr 2019 #65
It's complicated, if the end result means that Trump will have four more years... Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #66
I disagree. This is nothing like Clinton. KPN Apr 2019 #83
I think you mean to respond to someone else. I didn't say anything about Clinton. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #84
I understand that. That's the reason Democratic leadership KPN Apr 2019 #85
Oh, okay. But that's not the point I was making at all. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #86
Well to be fair it would give Trump a ton of free PR as the media would be all over the story and cstanleytech Apr 2019 #21
Trump is going to get a ton of free PR no matter what Poiuyt Apr 2019 #30
If they don't Trump is going to blame Democrats doc03 Apr 2019 #36
He already was doing that but the numerous convictions and his refusal to testify prove who the cstanleytech Apr 2019 #39
Trouble is the people that support him doc03 Apr 2019 #48
That is already a foregone conclusion Poohbearpicnic Apr 2019 #104
Interesting you come here out of nowhere with 5 posts doc03 Apr 2019 #109
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #120
Sadly, I believe that if we do not impeach Trump, then I think that Trump might win re-election. Dan Apr 2019 #22
It's the other way around. Read your history Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #24
explain, please... Dan Apr 2019 #25
You read yours Poiuyt Apr 2019 #33
agree larwdem Apr 2019 #51
Hoyer is making the assumption that trump will be voted out. Cousin Dupree Apr 2019 #29
If Trump is re-elected Dan Apr 2019 #42
"Hoyer is making the assumption that trump will be voted out." LenaBaby61 Apr 2019 #97
If Trump is re-elected, then the normalization will be complete LiberalLovinLug Apr 2019 #113
He could be right DownriverDem Apr 2019 #61
House Democrats need to investigate Trump's finances first sop Apr 2019 #115
This is why I'm ready to see the era yield to a younger generation. Baitball Blogger Apr 2019 #3
+1 SunSeeker Apr 2019 #17
Yes. And fast! FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #52
+1,000,000 Locrian Apr 2019 #57
+1 Kurt V. Apr 2019 #98
Hyperbole much? Nobody said "go scott free." Impeachment ain't happening no matter how much you yell PSPS Apr 2019 #4
I agree. I also think Dems should investigate and impeach/discipline lower-level actors and expose chowder66 Apr 2019 #28
Be careful. Very few here are willing to hear the voice of reason... louis c Apr 2019 #110
That's a foolish premise; elleng Apr 2019 #5
She is where he is angrychair Apr 2019 #8
no shit gopiscrap Apr 2019 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz Apr 2019 #7
No one is arguing that Trump get off scot-free. TwilightZone Apr 2019 #9
He could torture people, some to death. Oh, wait...no...that doesn't get prosecuted either. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #10
I'm think that if someone shakes their finger at him really hard, with a stern look smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #11
I've been in full disgust for over a decade now. Going into two decades soon. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #12
To be fair he only committed treason, it's not like he lied about a blow job. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #37
Yes, there is that. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #40
Or he could negotiate with a foreign nation not to release hostages until after the election to suffragette Apr 2019 #69
Yep Solly Mack Apr 2019 #70
My 2 cents Jake Stern Apr 2019 #13
How would vindication happen? Who cares about his stupid useless base, without Russia it uponit7771 Apr 2019 #15
Clinton was never that popular. former9thward Apr 2019 #49
Clinton was polling 40% with Republicans that's DAMN HIGH for opposition party member in any country uponit7771 Apr 2019 #53
Votes are what count. former9thward Apr 2019 #54
I disagree, polls .. DO COUNT ... aggregates of polls give some insight into what people feel and uponit7771 Apr 2019 #55
What Kind Of Country? One that elects KINGS for 8 year terms uponit7771 Apr 2019 #14
I don't think that Senator Hoyer and others will let "Trump Go" Stuart G Apr 2019 #16
It's their constitutional duty. . . It has nothing to do with the Senate, the duty of the House . . pdsimdars Apr 2019 #20
If you are going to attack Hoyer, quote him so we can see for ourselves the context. PS: BIG D. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2019 #23
Trump has gotten away with things no Democrat ever could. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #26
Hoyer should not comment either was on impeachment. it's too early saljr1 Apr 2019 #27
I am not allowed to post here what I think about Steny for that EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #31
Why? saljr1 Apr 2019 #50
Posts critical of Dems get deleted FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #74
in my post, I criticized him. saljr1 Apr 2019 #105
Someone has to alert. Results are not consistent. FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #121
Why? nt Heartstrings Apr 2019 #67
Posts critical of Dems get deleted FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #75
We are on the verge of literally telling him he can shoot someone on 5th Ave. and bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #32
+1 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #44
If democrats like Steny Hoyer think letting trump go Scott free is a good idea, I would like to know ZERTErYNOthe Apr 2019 #34
And exactly what did we gain by throwing Al Franken to the wolves? Ligyron Apr 2019 #46
What Franken was tossed out for was playground LibDemAlways Apr 2019 #112
So Trump will be free to collude with Russia to doc03 Apr 2019 #35
That is my concern. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #38
This is what disturbs me the most. Akacia Apr 2019 #111
Put Auntie Maxine in charge watoos Apr 2019 #41
Bravo AD! Brilliantly stated. New leaders needed... Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #43
I feel sure that there's not a Democrat in Congress radical noodle Apr 2019 #45
Think it's quite brilliant of you pointing to Hoyer. The alternative Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #47
When and how did Hoyer say "letting trump go Scott free is a good idea"? George II Apr 2019 #56
Trump could shoot someone on 5th Avenue Generic Other Apr 2019 #58
'I'm not for impeachment' without bipartisan support, Pelosi says FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #63
I must be careful how I phrase this Generic Other Apr 2019 #71
Imeachment Hearings will give Trump his best chance of winning in 2020... louis c Apr 2019 #59
Elizabeth Warren is calling on the house to start impeachment hearings ASAP Generic Other Apr 2019 #72
Well, you're almost correct... louis c Apr 2019 #89
Louis you are a union man Generic Other Apr 2019 #91
I would only recomend a strike if we had a chance to win... louis c Apr 2019 #92
Very well put. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #96
Well said, louis c. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #101
We won the House because people wanted Trump impeached Generic Other Apr 2019 #116
No way... louis c Apr 2019 #118
For me, impeachment is the only option Generic Other Apr 2019 #119
I agree with you 100%. Its SO obvious. Trump would not be convicted. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #93
Hoyer walked back his statement 3 hours later, watoos Apr 2019 #62
Not cool to name-call those with a difference of opinion. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #68
Thank you for at least trying to sort it out Generic Other Apr 2019 #73
Congress has been investigating for months. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #77
I think they need the public to get out the pitchforks and torches Generic Other Apr 2019 #79
They've got it covered. They started plans back in January.... Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #80
It's hard to stay on simmer Generic Other Apr 2019 #81
It would be nice for impeachment papers... Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #82
Any Democrat that votes sits out the GE, votes 3rd party or for Trump... louis c Apr 2019 #90
Anyone who sits at home because they dont get their way is a vote for trump. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #95
REPRESETATIVE Hoyer. RandySF Apr 2019 #76
Bill Clinton was impeached in December 1998 and Gore "lost" in 2000. cureautismnow Apr 2019 #78
And yet Clinton's popularity soared after they failed to convict jcgoldie Apr 2019 #88
statutes of limitations jcgoldie Apr 2019 #87
Seems all the more important to focus on beating him in 2020 louis c Apr 2019 #94
Where are you getting your talking points murielm99 Apr 2019 #99
In reality, even if the eight or ten detailed counts were adjudicated and he was convicted, Firestorm49 Apr 2019 #100
Take a deep breath Poohbearpicnic Apr 2019 #102
Hmmm. Same arguments over and over. Impeach!!! Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #108
I think defeating Trump in 2020 should be a priority NYMinute Apr 2019 #103
Hoyer is my representative. Collimator Apr 2019 #106
To get the report Congress has to say they are burrowowl Apr 2019 #107
Hoyer is a milk toast Dem. Enough of the free pass and waffling BS. Evolve Dammit Apr 2019 #114
Hoyer is in the House, but that doesn't matter in this sense. amywalk Apr 2019 #117
'Obstruction of justice' is a very specific crime. ColesCountyDem Apr 2019 #122
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