Senate GOP vows to quash impeachment articles

[Julian Englis]

Source: The Hill

Senate Republicans are vowing to quickly quash any articles of impeachment that pass the House and warn that Democrats will feel a political backlash if they go forward and impeach President Trump.

Republican senators say there are no grounds to impeach Trump and are daring Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to embark on what they dismiss as a fool’s errand that will turn off swing voters.

“My response to them is go hard or go home,” said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over impeachment. “If you want to impeach him, stop talking. Do it. Do it. Go to Amazon, buy a spine and do it. And let’s get after it.”

“I think the public will feel like it’s more harassment,” he predicted.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/462890-senate-gop-vows-to-quash-impeachment-articles

[RandySF]

1. No shit

[still_one]

2. Is this news?

[Lindsay]

3. So who had

6:25 pm today on their Republican Warning on Impeachment bracket?

[cstanleytech]

8. That writing was on the wall the day he won the nomination.

[SWBTATTReg]

4. All repugs are blind to everything going on around them. Totally blind and not doing their duty ...

as they should in reining in this piece of garbage.

[cstanleytech]

10. No, it's not an issue of being blind it's an issue of being corrupt.

[Skittles]

24. they know

they just are happy with the results. For example, another pervert on the Supreme Court.

[Newest Reality]

5. That kind of response

it what I would have expected.

Checking their script...yeah, there it is. More to come.

[Strelnikov_]

15. Seconded n/t

[Moostache]

6. Someone should tell Senator Kennedy that those words *might* be seen as witness tampering

Or possibly obstruction of justice. He is intentionally trying to intimidate the Democratic Party AND any Republicans that are fed up with Trump's constant BS and law breaking from giving an impeachment inquiry a serious consideration on the facts presented...especially the "buy a spine" part...

[Jedi Guy]

45. I think that's a bit of a stretch, honestly.

I interpreted what he said more as "come at me/us, bro." He's daring the Democrats to go through with articles of impeachment, secure in the knowledge that the GOP Senators are gonna form ranks and vote against conviction. I think he's also referring to the opinion polls showing that most Americans aren't in favor of impeachment.

The GOP may find that people change their minds once all the facts are out for the world to see, though.

[Butterflylady]

55. More people paying more attention.

That's what there afraid of " people actually paying attention and knowing what the hell is happening to this country.

[Dennis Donovan]

7. Watch him melt down on MTP Daily:

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[SergeStorms]

40. I had to turn it off.

I couldn't stand that shrill, whiny doofus trying to filibuster the entire segment with his inane bullshit. He keeps trying to liken Trump's treason to a bank robbery. Well, OK, Trump did rob the American public, but it has nothing to do with this particular impeachment inquiry.

[Mr.Bill]

49. As rich as he probably is,

can't he afford a better wig?

[ffr]

9. We're ready for that fight Moscow KGOP. We are ready for that fight.

In the meantime, keep standing next to the American traitor so the public can see which side of the U.S. constitution you stand.

TRAITORS!

[yellowcanine]

11. Lindsey effin Graham is leaving the door open though.

Graham said it’s harder to say how the Senate would handle articles of impeachment based on a whistleblower complaint because little is known about its contents.

“Who knows what’s in it,” he said of the Ukraine-related complaint. “I haven’t heard anything. I’m not going to speculate on stuff like that.”


Well for one thing, Lindsey, we already know some of what is in it because Trump can't shut up about it. And you clearly are worried.

[Iliyah]

29. Honesttly, I think Graham is lying.

Actually, all the republicans are liars. They have read it I'm pretty sure.

But alas, they are bullies and all believe they are above the law. It would not surprise me about tampering neither.

Hopefully the Whistleblower will be able to testify.

[asiliveandbreathe]

12. no grounds to impeach..seriously Kennedy...just wait..the grounds

you seek will be forthcoming..first, we will pick each one off the drumpf tree..we will air them out, age them well with all the people who have knowledge of each bean, then we will grind them up..spew them out, nice and tidy for ya'..easy to understand, oh, and the public of course..and then, once ALL the beans have been washed and dried..then we can talk....

For now, just sit down and STFU..the adults are taking over....

[paleotn]

13. You do so at your party's peril, Kennedy...

And they're certainly going hard....but not fast. This will be a choreographed, slow motion train wreak dragged out into next summer....then dumped on Moscow Mitch's desk just in time for the 2020 election. The Dem's won't even need political ads. Those will coming out over and over and over again, courtesy of the House of Representatives. And every Rethug in congress will have this orange albatross strung around their necks. Given the looooong list of improprieties to investigate, slow walking this for 2020 will be easy.

[Strelnikov_]

16. Agree. It's checkmate for the GOP, he knows it, they know it . . .

Red Don thinks he can BS his way through it, while racking up a couple dozen more obstruction charges.

[bluestarone]

14. ABSOLUTELY!!! proves what we have ALL been saying

The RETHUGS want a Russian country! They are giving our great country away. THIS really shows how important impeachment is! All rethugs are involved! (TRAITORS every last one of them)

[Maxheader]

17. Throw out thought on the mueller "investigation"..

That was rigged from the get-go...Put the facts out there....stumpys lies, its illegal financial dealings, its disastrous appointments...and on...Let the gop refute them, if they can. Let kennedy and all the other wingers eat shit and die explaining how they could possibly promote such a worthless handjob...his kids and his criminal buddies...

[beachbumbob]

18. 10-12 month inquiry followed by 2 months of official impeachment

hearing with as much criminal activity exposed, I HOPE McConnel and GOP squash the process in the Senate just in time for Nov 2020 election.

Everything that shows McConnel and GOP as co-conspirators we win huge

[swag]

19. Their funeral

[moonseller66]

20. Uh, doesn't impeachment include...

the Mueller Report in full, trumps taxes in full, all of the DOJ barr stuff in full, Stormy Daniels in full plus all the other women who filed, not to mention trumps first grade report card?

And don't forget the Steele Dossier and the Pee Tapes!

[Progressive Jones]

44. Plus everything we don't know about yet. Plus everything that

Trash Dump tries to pull from here on out.

[Thekaspervote]

21. For once Kennedy the idiot speaks the truth. They may have agreed to release the transcripts

But anyone thinking the gopeee have had a change of heart on impeachment should think again

[dhill926]

22. fuck off assholes....

the game is afoot, and hopefully the Dems will be relentless....

[bucolic_frolic]

23. harrassment

poor little Trumpie is so trodden upon, a little snowflake who can't catch a break. everyone is against him!

Let Republicans have their say. It's going to be a war. GOP fingerprints will be all over it. Sticking to Constitutional principles will minimize damage to Democrats, to the extent possible.

I am in the camp that says this particular inquiry is a surgical strike, and that putting the bulk of the Mueller Report behind is a good thing because it's so complex. Or if they do use it, they should find 2 or 3 Articles of impeachment from it, not 11 or 12. But there are also folks saying it should ALL be in there.

I also agree that with Pelosi - the times found us. This Ukraine incident is something they could not ignore. It's not manufactured, it's tangible, and obstruction is part of it. Trump is cornered, the GOP is cornered, Mitch is cornered by his obstruction. This is a war that must be fought. We lose our democracy if we don't fight it. We may lose if we do, but at least we go down swinging.

[BluNoMatterHu]

57. Agreed!!

They want to say, with a straight face, there are no grounds for impeachment. OK. Let's have this fight. When truth is on our side and we're fighting a war that goes way beyond red and blue, we WILL prevail. 2020 will be a slaughter!!

[truthisfreedom]

25. Hahahahahaaaa.

Pussies.

[chowder66]

26. So they have already made up their minds before the investigation has even begun. Good to know. nt

[The Liberal Lion]

27. It doesn't matter what republicans say or do

They are traitors to what was the United States of America. If impeaching trump means the dissolution of the union so be it. Better the collapse of America then it to continue as it is currently. Something has to give. Now impeach his ass and let they republicans be seen for the public traitors that they are.

[Thekaspervote]

35. NO!! Don't say that dissolution of the union is okay.. this is exactly what putin wants... STOP!!

[katusha]

28. wrong

if moscow mitch sees removing trump as his only path to remain senate majority leader he will do it post haste.
remember they always lie and they always bluff.

[bluestarone]

30. I think they are ALL talking big,maybe because

They were told no-one will answer the subpoenas? Just my guess here. Gonna be a hard long fight, BUT now that it started I'M ready for the hearings and how we kick their ASS! WE will make the glove fit!!

[BlueIdaho]

31. Innocent

After being proven guilty? Should be great for re-election bids...

[patphil]

32. Two things I find interesting here.

First, this is John Kennedy, a Republican Senator from Louisiana making this statement. What an insult to the memory of a fine Democratic President, one who gave his life for his country. And now we have a Senator with that same name defending a president that has no concern for the Constitution, or the rule of law.

Second, the empty threat that the Democrats will be punished by the voters for doing their job. I think Senator Kennedy is running scared.
He knows what Trump is really like, and he also knows he must defend and protect this man. So, he pretends the voting public is as stupid and callous as the ones who are part of Trump's base...a base that is only 40% of the electorate at best.
I think the curtain if finally rising on Act 1 of this whole impeachment process.
Act 2 will begin around the first of the year, and Act 3 will take place several months later.
It is ridiculous to believe the Senate will remove Trump from office, but it is also deadly for the Republicans to give Trump a free ride for all the horrible things he has done.

Senator Kennedy knows that impeachment is a lose/lose situation for the Republicans. The general public will judge them for not impeaching Trump, and Trump's base will judge them if they do.

No wonder he is so upset.

Patrick Phillips

[calimary]

53. I thought I was the only one who thought this rube was shitting all over a great President's name.

I’d have been worried about Democratic desertion next year if the Dems DON’T impeach. I think this will fire up OUR base! And don’t forget: OUR base is bigger than theirs.

[getagrip_already]

33. So what are the senate rules?

I know what yhe constitution says, but practically speaking the russians control the senate.

Can they simply not vote them (articles of impeachment) out of committee?

At what point does roberts get to prseside over a trial and how much control dors he have?

Can mitch just move directly to a vote without any hearings?

[onenote]

59. Here you go.

https://timinhonolulu.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/senate-rules-on-impeachment.pdf

[Gore1FL]

34. Getting their names on record. This should be fun. nt

[MFGsunny]

36. The gaslighting Louisiana senator is a prickly party petty-god prattling parsimonious poppycock. n/t

[DFW]

37. I'm sure they'd do it, but I think something else is happening here with their rhetoric

We all know the Senate will probably not act on any Articles of Impeachment from the House, and even if there were a trial, we all know what the outcome would be: Trump is acquitted, and struts around like a peacock because of it.

Just one little detail, though, and don't think the Republicans haven't taken this into consideration: if the House holds impeachment hearings, a LOT of news will focus on them, and a LOT of ugly shit about Trump and his pals (conceivably a few Republican Senators, too) will become public record. THAT is what they are scared of, especially a year before the election. They are hoping to create as much negative publicity about impeachment as they can. This could possibly even be a Hail Mary attempt to stop hearings from being held. Pelosi is no fool. She knows an impeachment trial would never end in a conviction in the Senate because that requires a two thirds majority. But if she was waiting for the revelations of an impeachment hearing to have a maximum impact on the election next year, her timing couldn't be better.

[DeminPennswoods]

38. Let 'em, it's ready made campaign ads for Dem

senate candidates.

[Evolve Dammit]

39. Like Watergate, the proceedings need to be unfolded in public view over time. Only then,

will the average dumbass understand the depth and breadth of the Administrations corruption.

[warmfeet]

41. Fuck the gop!

Remove every last one of them.

I have a lot of celebrating to do when they are gone. Grave dancing is an amazing pastime. Hope my dance card is completely filled in the near future.

If you think my disdain, my hatred for the gop, is a bit over the top, just consider that I am holding back the better part of my true feelings.

I will do everything in my power to make my wishes come true.

Fuck the lot of them!

Time to dance.

[Harker]

42. So much for hearing the evidence.

The very definition of 'prejudice. '

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

43. That didn't take long

But let's lay out the case and let the GOP hang themselves.

This isn't about a consensual BJ.

[Brainfodder]

46. Ridiculous blanket statement right off the bat?

It is truly despicable?

It's like "FUCK YOU" we won't even look at any evidence or consider it?

Why is it tolerated?

[Nitram]

47. "The public?" Republican Senators are scared shitless because they have not yet disowned a

clearly unfit President, and their reputations will plummet until they come clean and chastise themselves for their selfish and dishonorable support of Donald Trump. That it should have come this far with no Republican acknowledgment of their role in covering for and holding up such a disgrace to Democracy is cause for serious introspection, and focused attention to improving our entire political system in the direction of transparency, knowledge, and full protection for the right of every citizen's vote to be counted.

[czarjak]

48. Let 'em keep standing strong on Bullshit Mountain.

[Catch2.2]

50. I keep hearing...

Impeachment will energize Trump's base, look what happened with Clinton.

I have three things to say about that. First, Trump's base is going to show up and vote regardless. Secondly, comparing Clinton lying about an affair to the destruction that Trump has and is doing is apples & oranges. Lastly, you have to do the right thing, and that is to hold Trump accountable by officially opening an Impeachment Inquiry.

[stopbush]

51. Fuck them. Traitors.

[Kablooie]

52. They will feel political backlash from Republicans.

They will gain support from Democrats.

[Linda Ed]

54. John Kenndy the one who goes to Russia every year with other repubs traitor

Cockroaches are great survivors, but they sure scurry when the bright lights get turned on them.
Any attempt to retaliate against the whistleblower will be seen for what it is, felony obstruction of justice. It's one thing to commit felonies in the dark, something else when the
whole country is watching. Drumpf is now going after the IG, a big, big mistake.

Impeachment must include AG Barr for cover ups and Sec State Pompeo re Ukraine — along with President Trump. Others as their involvement becomes apparent. This is beyond a one man show! John Dean twitter! I do so agree...And don't forget Pence. Barr is making John Mitchell Great Again.

[Smackdown2019]

56. AaBbCc

We Democrats see the truth and the law that were broken. We also HEAR what Trump ADMITED to.

What remains behind the trump axis party members are those that have NOT read the US Constitution. They took an Solemn Oath to uphold ALL the US Constitution contains, yet they choose a criminal over law.

My great-children one day will read up how our nation at this very time, stood up and TOOK back the reins of this MOST CORRUPT President ever in our History of USA!

[Blue_Tires]

58. The tide is turning now...

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