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In reply to the discussion: We should not support the impeachment of Trump [View all]LisiFFXV
(36 posts)22. There are no checks on the impeachment power
Congress can decide anything they want is a high crime and misdemeanor in impeachment proceedings. The constitution gives congress the sole power to impeach and try. There is no appeal to the courts. There is no second chance. If the house decides eating a candy bar is a crime worthy of impeachment, and the senate chooses to affirm that, then it's a done deal.
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Yup. Pence is very dangerous, but at least is professional, important internationally.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2017
#9
at least Pence is a pro who knows where the thirds rails are. He would want to run for re-election
TeamPooka
Jan 2017
#23
I don't think there's a real similarity. By "collateral damage" I mean his inner circle.
WheelWalker
Jan 2017
#29
same here. The GOP is going to ride Trump like a rented mule for all they can get from him
TeamPooka
Jan 2017
#26
Putin agrees with you. I think the reasoning in this post borders on alternative facts.
Exultant Democracy
Jan 2017
#14
I am pretty sure both congress and senate would be pretty happy with Pence as president.
LisaL
Jan 2017
#25
There are no grounds to impeach Pence. Good grief. Also -- you have Pence all wrong.
Hekate
Jan 2017
#32
Not to play Devil's Advocate, but what if Steve Bannon stays in the Pence WH?
no_hypocrisy
Jan 2017
#36