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Auggie

(31,184 posts)
32. Only if the Dem candidate or Dems in general ignore Russian ties to Trump ...
Thu Jul 25, 2019, 01:26 PM
Jul 2019

this is fact -- Russia helped get Trump elected. Trump knew about it. And lied to cover it up. Harp on this. RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA. -- the secondary message after JOBS, JOBS, JOBS.

In some ways, I agree with him. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2019 #1
...at this point...but many more points in time to come, isn't there? I like to read whole FredSanderson Jul 2019 #35
I think sometimes... Cracklin Charlie Jul 2019 #39
I wouldn't count on it, Adam. Dave Starsky Jul 2019 #2
Not to mention the Senate obstacle bucolic_frolic Jul 2019 #3
Exactly Me. Jul 2019 #8
Agree. Especially after yesterday. zentrum Jul 2019 #4
If only Nancy would start an inquiry into McConnell's actions, and failures to act. JudyM Jul 2019 #27
++++1000 zentrum Jul 2019 #37
The House has no authority over the Senate. former9thward Jul 2019 #56
So no check on the chamber? JudyM Jul 2019 #59
Mueller really believes that Russia poses the greatest threat to our elections... lagomorph777 Jul 2019 #34
So why doesn't Rep Schiff get the same blowback MontanaMama Jul 2019 #5
You beat me to it mcar Jul 2019 #30
One is the head of the House and has complete power to set the House agenda. former9thward Jul 2019 #57
Dammit, Adam...Ask Yourself ONE FREAKIN' SIMPLE QUESTION! The_Counsel Jul 2019 #6
The Founding Fathers Cartaphelius Jul 2019 #10
I Think You Misinterpreted My Thought Here... The_Counsel Jul 2019 #18
The Senate vote will favor Trump, "exonerate" him, and help him win in 2020. So no ... Auggie Jul 2019 #20
Does not matter. The evidence is there & compels the House to AT LEAST begin impeachment inquiry. ancianita Jul 2019 #21
I agree. I HATE the notion of never taking on trump's glaringly public crimes with impeachment. mpcamb Jul 2019 #24
Trump, the GOP, and Russia welcome House impeachment ... Auggie Jul 2019 #28
Doesn't matter what they welcome. Voters who voted in the majority expect them to do their job, ancianita Jul 2019 #43
Exactly! BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #44
It is the only thing that matters. Our democracy depends on trump being defeated in 2020. wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #29
"They didn't impeach me" durablend Jul 2019 #22
The Rule of Law Is a Lie Then, I Take It? The_Counsel Jul 2019 #23
Agreed. Anything that helps trump is bad duhneece Jul 2019 #25
And if we don't impeach, two things happen: trev Jul 2019 #31
Only if the Dem candidate or Dems in general ignore Russian ties to Trump ... Auggie Jul 2019 #32
People are convinced the economy is just fine. trev Jul 2019 #45
Do you have a link? I do: Job layoffs surge 35% to highest level to start a year in a decade Auggie Jul 2019 #46
I agree with your last statement, as I fall into some of those categories. trev Jul 2019 #47
A former prosecutor made a good point yesterday JonLP24 Jul 2019 #36
Point. But I still agree with Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi -- no House impeachment Auggie Jul 2019 #38
A law enforcement official has to present a case point by point on the evidence to the prosecutor Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #52
So does the former prosecutor that I'm paraphrasing JonLP24 Jul 2019 #53
Nixon did not have Turbineguy Jul 2019 #7
Truth. The_Counsel Jul 2019 #19
It appears that Mr. Schiff has faith in a fair election. Firestorm49 Jul 2019 #9
If you don't impeach he goes down in history as innocent and the victim of a with hunt. Autumn Jul 2019 #11
If you DO impeach he goes down in history as exonerated... brooklynite Jul 2019 #13
But he goes down in history with that impeachment, his crimes exposed and the Republicans Autumn Jul 2019 #15
Agree! Wuddles440 Jul 2019 #17
He's claiming exoneration now. He doesn't even have to wait for exoneration from the Senate! BlueWI Jul 2019 #41
That must be the Democrats strategy. Piss off people by not impeaching so that they'll turn sinkingfeeling Jul 2019 #12
I don't think that worked out well the last time "impeachment was off the table". Autumn Jul 2019 #16
Turning out people ISN'T the answer! otchmoson Jul 2019 #14
2018 MarvinGardens Jul 2019 #40
I think the poster was referring to 2016. nt trev Jul 2019 #48
Here's my take underthematrix Jul 2019 #26
Schiff knows. Pelosi knows. This is the right thing. Auggie Jul 2019 #33
In order to stay in compliance with DU rules I will just say: The Liberal Lion Jul 2019 #42
And to that I'll add: "KAPUSTA!" (Slovak Creamed Cabbage.) eom sprinkleeninow Jul 2019 #51
So we're going to take the chance of Trump being ousted by election? YOHABLO Jul 2019 #49
What if...Trump is Impeached and not convicted? brooklynite Jul 2019 #50
The reality is that impeaching Trump at this time would lead nowhere. ... spin Jul 2019 #55
It's a sad and scary fact FrodosNewPet Jul 2019 #54
Prosecutors don't try cases they know they will lose madville Jul 2019 #58
The House has sole rights to impeachment proceedings. Everyman Jackal Jul 2019 #60
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