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Showing Original Post only (View all)The talking heads are all beating the drums for impeachment because, wait for it [View all]
"ratings." David Corn called Mathews out a couple nights ago- He said "You just want the show" He's right. Mathews was salivating at the prospect of prime time hearings.They could care less if Trump gets re-elected- they helped elect him in the first place. All impeachment will do is give Trump talking points and play right into his politics of grievance. McConnell will not even let it come to the floor.
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The talking heads are all beating the drums for impeachment because, wait for it [View all]
redstateblues
Apr 2019
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And if Talking Heads weren't calling for impeachment, we'd condemn them for not doing their jobs.
Hoyt
Apr 2019
#4
Impeachment started in May 74 and Nixon resigned in August 74, so no ... it doesn't take that long
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#11
The hearings went on for over a year before the House issued article of impeachment.
pecosbob
Apr 2019
#12
Hmmmm, makes me think there needs to be a process clarification cause you're right ...
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#13
I think investigations can begin and impeachment can be left on the shelf for now
pecosbob
Apr 2019
#14
NO, ... there is already a smoking gun in McGhan ... there's no more that's needed. We don't
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#15
Hearings can be held by many different committees. Impeachment hearings are conducted
StarfishSaver
Apr 2019
#18
Yeah, there needs to be some process outlined and benefits etc. My understanding is Red Don's
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#19
Hmmmm, so if there's no real difference other than GJ info then why not impeach? Is it because
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#27
I disagree on the American people being "there yet" it was 43% on Nixon and 40% on Red Don but ...
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#29
Holding hearings outside of the impeachment process IS "dotting the Is and crossing the Ts"
StarfishSaver
Apr 2019
#31
Got it, hold the hearings then ITMF ... no more waiting for this or that. Also, my understanding is
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#32
I agree on the hearings then ITMF ... no more of the "waiting" let the hearings conclude and then
uponit7771
Apr 2019
#34
Yeah I'm not sure I really give a fuck what McConnell does with his oath of office ...
Volaris
Apr 2019
#20