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In reply to the discussion: Why two Articles are a brilliant idea! [View all]fescuerescue
(4,448 posts)9. We'll soon see
But don't be surprised if the Senate's version of debate is different than yours.
In fact, I'm not even sure if debate is required. It may simply be presented and then voted on. They did this with AOC's new green dream bill for instance and effectively killed it.
For sure the Senate side will add an extra week on impeachment in the news. But I'm not sure that the second charge will add more than a few hours.
for example, think about criminal trials where there are tons of counts. Those counts don't add much length to the trial, but they do add additional time in the jury box.
Hope you are right.
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I was hoping that violation of the Impoundment Control Act would be a specific article.
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#6
As the legal experts on MSNBC are saying -- "Abuse of Power" can be anything including Obstruction.
Hoyt
Dec 2019
#7
I think Obstruction of Congress may be more difficult for the Senate to dismiss?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#39
Absolutely. If you want my opinion, send the impeachment to the Senate after Super Tuesday.
backscatter712
Dec 2019
#54
I think like a lot of people here he hasn't actually read the articles yet
BannonsLiver
Dec 2019
#47
?!?! They'll make it a circus come hell or high water?! NOTHING Dems do will give a high proababilit
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#27
We really don't know which Senators might choose to take the trial very seriously?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#34
After seeing Pompeo's punk ass stand there while the Russian foreign minister said what he
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#48