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In reply to the discussion: I'll be blunt. Democrats help "normalize" Trump if we wait for an election to hold him accountable [View all]Locutusofborg
(539 posts)113. So investigations only then?
If the House passes a Bill of Impeachment it MUST go to the Senate and then Mitch McConnell gets to determine the process under which Chief Justice Roberts conducts a trial.
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I'll be blunt. Democrats help "normalize" Trump if we wait for an election to hold him accountable [View all]
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
OP
Drama drives ratings, and the media must serve their masters who want to keep their tax cuts
dalton99a
Jul 2019
#10
They have been normalizing him for the last 3 years, so yes there has been a normalizing of him.
Autumn
Jul 2019
#12
I agree 100%. All one has to do is read the Mueller report to draw this conclusion. There's
KPN
Jul 2019
#7
I'm saying I believe there is greater risk in not doing so ... and not doing sooner than later.
KPN
Jul 2019
#106
He will have established a dictatorship for sure by then. Our republic will be gone for good.
triron
Jul 2019
#20
Well. there are ways in which average voters do hold presidents accountable, but
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#22
Yes, and that is precisely why we elect Representatives from local districts to Congress
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#27
Not only, will Mueller even get to 'a testimony'? And what will be the result?
sprinkleeninow
Jul 2019
#74
We need to stop acting like we're living in anything remotely like normal times.
Paladin
Jul 2019
#23
It would also put the whole sordid mess on the national & local news. And smack on the GOP.
CrispyQ
Jul 2019
#45
I think that's why we're seeing Beto and Buttigieg running this time around. Planning for the future
jalan48
Jul 2019
#39
I think it's about future elections. They are getting face recognition this time around.
jalan48
Jul 2019
#160
Trump already has been normalized by inaction. Why is it that most the people on DU are shocked
Doodley
Jul 2019
#44
It isn't about having control of the house. It is about finding an effective way to
Doodley
Jul 2019
#55
Well, formally "acquitting" trump in Senate, and maybe even the House, sure won't help. eom
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#51
Simple. He should face all of the legal consequences that his actions warrant
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#82
Politically more Republican Senators would risk losing seats for standing by Trump after impeachment
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#88
Deserting Trump would hurt Republican Senators in States that they could not otherwise lose
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#92
Agree with you 100%. These are not normal times, and Trump is not a normal President.
Bluepinky
Jul 2019
#87
If you are afraid to impeach because you think you will lose the election because of it,
world wide wally
Jul 2019
#95
We keep making Constitutional arguments as if the Constitution will stand up to what is happening.
gulliver
Jul 2019
#112
Removal is not possible...thus it is a waste of time and money and could cost us the house...as
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#115
We may not be able to remove but we can impeach, which is not a waste of time.
SunSeeker
Jul 2019
#118
You can investigate and showcase Trump's crimes without turning off moderates in states
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#156
No we can't, as is evident. Why would an impeachment inquiry turn off moderates?
SunSeeker
Jul 2019
#159
If we lose the house and he wins again...it would be a disaster...too big a risk. If we could remove
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#155
You won't hurt him...those you could reach in order to hurt him or already on our side...the others
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#153
Unfortunately, our leadership is running out the clock, IMO. Grave mistake.
Nevermypresident
Jul 2019
#131
Not so. There's too much fault put on Democrats when the public has every right to allow its govt
ancianita
Jul 2019
#123
I say that the continued normalization of Trump has an easier path forward without impeachment
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#132
Totally agree. To me, the words like "we" and "normalizing" make it problematic at this point.
ancianita
Jul 2019
#133
Yes, the public can speak out, and the public can vote, and the public should and has done both
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#135
It exposes a corrupt and fully complicit Republican Party in time for the 2020 elections.
Tom Rinaldo
Jul 2019
#136
Historically the party of the impeached has never fared well in elections post impeachment when ....
uponit7771
Jul 2019
#154