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In reply to the discussion: What if, after the House votes for impeachment, [View all]DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)26. If a delay in transmitting the approved Articles to the Senate is permissible
Why not take that approach and publicly announce that they are giving Trump two months (or whatever) to turn any additional evidence to consider that might be exculpatory.
That way, you can shame Trump into refusing, yet again, to turn over stuff, and build a huge PR campaign around the phrase "What are you trying to hide".
The House can then point out how reasonable they were and re-emphasize that Trump has no exculpatory evidence since he clearly did what was stated in the Articles.
Just a thought on a rainy but joyous Friday the 13th. I smiled all day today basking in what the HJC did!
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"Session" lasts until the 116th congress ends (Jan 3, 2021) for these purposes.
scheming daemons
Dec 2019
#4
I like this idea, the Senate would be a sham. Of course, GOPers will say House Impeachment
Hoyt
Dec 2019
#2
This is sort of interesting... it would drive Trump NUTS to be impeached w/o the possibility
RockRaven
Dec 2019
#7
Right -- the Senate has the sole power to try the impeachment. But can the House
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#10
But why give them the chance to say he was acquitted? If we don't send it to the Senate,
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#12
Let the people decide! Elect a new Senate next year so THEY preside over the case.
Beartracks
Dec 2019
#22
If a delay in transmitting the approved Articles to the Senate is permissible
DonaldsRump
Dec 2019
#26
I think this is an excellent idea. And they can add charges when they get 45's
Maraya1969
Dec 2019
#28
At the very least, hold off on handing it to the Senate until fair rules are established
LiberalLovinLug
Dec 2019
#35
An interesting idea. Any mechanism that forces a house passed bill or articles that sends it to the
beachbumbob
Dec 2019
#38