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In reply to the discussion: House Dems Say Trump Made 'Chilling Assertion' In Senate Summons Response [View all]gristy
(10,667 posts)41. All hell would certainly break loose at that point
The dems may assert that if Pence refuses the presidency, then Pelosi will take it.
But I think Pence would take the oath. At what distance he would keep tRump I have no idea.
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House Dems Say Trump Made 'Chilling Assertion' In Senate Summons Response [View all]
deminks
Jan 2020
OP
Indeed. A pardon is a judicial term while impeachment is a political one.
Pacifist Patriot
Jan 2020
#59
Riddle me this. What if Pence refuses to take the oath claiming the Senate could not remove?
Zolorp
Jan 2020
#34
...well...I have always envisioned him being dragged from the premises in some form...
FirstLight
Jan 2020
#7
"automatically be disposed of his title, he will no longer have power over the military ...'
pangaia
Jan 2020
#40
His response from his "legal team' shows what he will do if he loses the election.................
turbinetree
Jan 2020
#36