Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

RainCaster

(10,838 posts)
Tue Feb 2, 2021, 04:21 PM Feb 2021

Dorf: What the Constitution's Text Does Not Say Plainly About Impeachment

This is a very well written piece by one of our country's foremost legal scholars. It's open to all, so feel free to click here and enjoy the whole article, along with the supporting links.

TL/DR: Just because the Constitution does not explicitly say you can convict a former POTUS, does not mean you can't.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Dorf: What the Constitution's Text Does Not Say Plainly About Impeachment (Original Post) RainCaster Feb 2021 OP
It would seem to me gladium et scutum Feb 2021 #1
So Derk Dorf has branched out from sports. Warren_Pointe Feb 2021 #2

gladium et scutum

(806 posts)
1. It would seem to me
Tue Feb 2, 2021, 04:41 PM
Feb 2021

we have been down this road before.

"Just because the Constitution does not explicitly say that a state cannot secede, does not mean one can't."

Warren_Pointe

(327 posts)
2. So Derk Dorf has branched out from sports.
Tue Feb 2, 2021, 05:41 PM
Feb 2021

And I guess Super Dave Osborne is now working with SpaceX.

RIP! Lost them both in 2019. Couple of shitty years we've had. We're due!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Dorf: What the Constituti...