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BlueWI

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8. Impeachment coming to a vote very soon.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2019, 12:34 AM

Dec 2019

Good. While I too think there were multiple offenses that were impeachable, the evidence is stacked underneath the two likely charges.

The Democratic House leadership deserves deep appreciation for taking these steps, and the duty of the moment is to make sure there are no more than a few votes against the articles in the Democratic caucus.

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Democrats expected to unveil articles of impeachment against Trump Tuesday, focusing on abuse of pow [View all] elleng Dec 2019 OP

I'm for cramming it down GOPers' throats as quickly as possible, at this time. Hoyt Dec 2019 #1

Disappointing; should have been at least four articles Fiendish Thingy Dec 2019 #2

They can always add more later. meadowlander Dec 2019 #7

I don't think Pelosi will allow a second round nt Fiendish Thingy Dec 2019 #12

We might have wanted more like 3 or 4 Articles of Impeachment. MFGsunny Dec 2019 #3

Can the Emoluments issue be considered part of BigmanPigman Dec 2019 #4

Bravo!! In my opinion,one more charge -- "Witness Intimidation" would have been nice. nt iluvtennis Dec 2019 #5

Also violating election law and the violation of human rights (NATO) act. Lady_Chat Dec 2019 #18

Disappointed that endangering national security may not be one of the articles. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2019 #6

Impeachment coming to a vote very soon. BlueWI Dec 2019 #8

The Democrats would be wise to use the Republicans votes against them in the next election via cstanleytech Dec 2019 #9

I believe the House needs to hear from McGhan, Bolton, et al LudwigPastorius Dec 2019 #10

They/we may never get such docs, and 'hear' from those. elleng Dec 2019 #11

I guess it all depends on what your goal is. LudwigPastorius Dec 2019 #14

His demented brainwashed cultists will never turn against him. Lock him up. Dec 2019 #19

Waiting until February would increase the likelihood of getting that evidence and testimony nt Fiendish Thingy Dec 2019 #13

I totally concur. LudwigPastorius Dec 2019 #15

We are so proud to be democrats tonight on impeachment eve. ffr Dec 2019 #16

Rachel Maddow on the subject ffr Dec 2019 #17

They should consider waiting a few more weeks duforsure Dec 2019 #20

UPDATE: Judiciary Committee vote on Thursday, House Floor vote next week brooklynite Dec 2019 #21