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In reply to the discussion: The Great Need for Impeachment of Donald J. Trump [View all]Time for change
(13,714 posts)5. From a legal standpoint, taking the 5th may be a safe and reasonable thing to do
But from a political standpoint it's likely to give the correct impression that the witnesses have a great deal to hide and that they're just trying to protect Trump. It certainly would have no chance of being a political plus for Trump.
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So we don't even give it our best effort to expose his deeds to the American public?
Time for change
Aug 2019
#3
The lawsuits will be important mainly to the extent that the American public is more exposed to what
Time for change
Aug 2019
#16
From a legal standpoint, taking the 5th may be a safe and reasonable thing to do
Time for change
Aug 2019
#5
Because accepting them would have undermined and likely destroyed his ability
StarfishSaver
Aug 2019
#18
I don't understand the concept of the phrase "overseeing the IRS audits" of the President
Time for change
Aug 2019
#29
I disagree that the House or any of its memebers would be in legal jeopardy for accepting the NY
Time for change
Aug 2019
#35
I understand the law well enough to know that Congress won't be held in legal jeopardy for
Time for change
Aug 2019
#38
Are the Courts dragging their feet on the requests of the House Judiciary Committee?
kentuck
Aug 2019
#37