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marylandblue

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56. Democrats would look even weaker if they impeached and McConnell simply refused to consider it.

Thu May 16, 2019, 05:42 PM

May 2019

Or, if he went through a show trial in which they call witnesses who swear that Trump never committed a crime, Mueller is a secret Democrat and Trump actually loves puppies.

And while all the political junkies are glued to their TVs to see the outcome of this kangaroo court, people who don't have time to watch the whole thing will wonder when someone is going to talk about what's really bothering them.

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Thought on impeachment [View all] pdsimdars May 2019 OP

Saddest day ever. Pelosi still taking impeachment off table Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #1

I'll probably get a lot of push back for this, but it is an important idea to think about. pdsimdars May 2019 #2

WTH ? Are we here last in bizzaro world? Everything Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #3

They always seem to be worrying about and reacting to the GOP's base and not their own. pdsimdars May 2019 #7

She hasn't "taken impeachment off the table." StarfishSaver May 2019 #17

Looks like a duck..quacks like a duck Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #19

If impeachment were "off the table" we wouldn't be talking about it StarfishSaver May 2019 #21

You are probably hearing impeachment because 60% + Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #29

We're not hearing it from "the one person calling the shots" because she's too smart to telegraph StarfishSaver May 2019 #32

Now that's funny! Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #35

Oh, I get it now...she no because she really believes yes, we are going to do it. Now Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #54

Coots, wigeons, loons, brants, grebes and moorhens looks a lot like ducks. LanternWaste May 2019 #52

Why do you keep saying this? It's not true. StarfishSaver May 2019 #62

You're new to DU, but there's a long history behind these anti-Pelosi screeds and smears here EffieBlack May 2019 #67

This! happy feet May 2019 #68

She doesn't want to divide the country. ginnyinWI May 2019 #4

The question is not if, the question is when. Stuart G May 2019 #5

Too close to the election...that is the problem with impeachment. Demsrule86 May 2019 #11

Right. That will be her next excuse Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #20

What would impeachment without conviction gain us? Demsrule86 May 2019 #58

Close to the election is perfect timing, if we can use it to present the evidence. lagomorph777 May 2019 #94

I don't think that is true. The country could not get more divided. pdsimdars May 2019 #6

I mainly agree with you but there is a role for the people that we are not yet delisen May 2019 #18

The country's not divided? GeorgeGist May 2019 #16

Too late UT_democrat May 2019 #51

One factor: the 2020 elections are open to Russian manipulation delisen May 2019 #8

And the way to increase your seats is to ignore your base? pdsimdars May 2019 #10

So true - it's like every Dem who wants to impeach is being ignored and thought Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #12

It also got us a lot of Obama voters who didn't show up at the polls. Result -- tragedy. pdsimdars May 2019 #46

She's not hiding at all, she's fighting every day. marylandblue May 2019 #37

Sorry, but hiding is the correct term. People need to SEE their leaders on the battlefield. pdsimdars May 2019 #41

And being stopped at every turn by trump's blocking looks bad too. Trust me, if Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #47

If you don't see her, you must not be looking. I see her all the time. marylandblue May 2019 #49

Not me. I spoke out a lot but always got flamed. Not Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #50

Right. . . . pdsimdars May 2019 #55

If you haven't seen Pelosi, you're not trying StarfishSaver May 2019 #63

She is supposedly the most powerful democrat in the country. . . as tRump is most powerful GOP pdsimdars May 2019 #65

Her job is in the House StarfishSaver May 2019 #66

THIS !!!! uponit7771 May 2019 #45

Not true...the pugs were expected to make big gains and they lost....Gingrich Demsrule86 May 2019 #9

All I know is that on the day the Mueller report came out...the press was animated Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #14

I doubt it will make his polls go down. And when the Senate refuses to have a trial Demsrule86 May 2019 #59

There is no reason not to start an impeachment inquiry now. manor321 May 2019 #13

Well, it ain't gonna happen. Pelosi says no and not a single Dem objected in Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #15

Why do you insist on continually misstating what Pelosi said? StarfishSaver May 2019 #22

If you think about it for a minute or two EffieBlack May 2019 #23

Another passing agressive snipe. Bravo, Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #31

You mean believing when she says no she means no? Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #24

No. StarfishSaver May 2019 #26

You are repeatedly saying something not true. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #27

I'm with Nancy. Impeachment now plays right into Trump's hands redstateblues May 2019 #28

Guess you have to weigh a year and a half of him Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #33

You're really working hard to convince everyone about something you don't know EffieBlack May 2019 #36

Great..so glad you finally got it ! And she said no YESTERDAY Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #38

She didn't say "no" yesterday EffieBlack May 2019 #39

Guess you have your reasons for denying. Makes Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #40

What part of this is she not saying NO? yikes Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #53

The WH councel, the President's attorneys and the AG are saying they will not respond to legitimate pdsimdars May 2019 #43

recommended to publicize real Cannabis calm May 2019 #25

impeach now larwdem May 2019 #30

And then what? StarfishSaver May 2019 #34

this larwdem May 2019 #60

And then what? StarfishSaver May 2019 #61

Impeach now brutus smith May 2019 #42

Exactly, people are not going to be energized by weakness. pdsimdars May 2019 #44

Democrats would look even weaker if they impeached and McConnell simply refused to consider it. marylandblue May 2019 #56

I doubt McConnell has that power when it is impeachment. Supreme Court Chief presides... TryLogic May 2019 #57

The point is, McConnell will use every trick he can think of marylandblue May 2019 #64

so much for the "I'll wait and see what the Mueller report said." It should have Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #48

When did Pelosi say that? EffieBlack May 2019 #69

Has nothing to do with Pelosi, but thanks for stopping by:) Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #70

Oh. Your reference to "my caucus" made me think you were referring to the only person related to EffieBlack May 2019 #71

My caucus as in the members who surround a member of the caucus. For the umpteenth time Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #72

Lol EffieBlack May 2019 #73

Obsessed much? Instead of always tearing people down Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #74

Pot meet Kettle... ehrnst May 2019 #76

Oh lordy it's a tag team Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #78

Jill Wine Banks Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #79

A tweet. OK ehrnst May 2019 #82

For impeachment! Me, others here, 10 million + Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #83

Not seeing a poll in the article that tweet points to. ehrnst May 2019 #84

538 says Marist 70% of Dems. Last I saw 66% of Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #85

Link? ehrnst May 2019 #86

Not sure I am following you. What #s are you looking for? Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #87

No link? ehrnst May 2019 #88

10 million petitioners on impeachment Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #89

I also support impeachment. I just defer to those far more qualified to determine the timing. ehrnst May 2019 #90

This is interesting article. Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #91

You share his opinion that Democratic leaders are puppet masters of public opinion. ehrnst May 2019 #92

Who is to say it was planned? It could have just Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #95

What "it" was planned? ehrnst May 2019 #96

That it's almost like a self fulfilling prophecy..you Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #97

So what is "it" that "they planned" then? You still didn't answer the question. ehrnst May 2019 #99

Jill Wine Banks Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #80

If you can't impeach Trump, who can you impeach? extvbroadcaster May 2019 #75

+1 Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #77

William Barr for starters. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #81

It's also a myth that Clinton's approval ratings improved NewJeffCT May 2019 #93

Interesting. People say DJT approvals will rise? Its Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #98

I think there is a ton more out there on Trump NewJeffCT May 2019 #100

When you list it like that, makes it more unbelievable Laura PourMeADrink May 2019 #102

Tired and discussed Joediss May 2019 #101

Exactly how I think. pdsimdars May 2019 #103