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patricia92243

(12,607 posts) Fri Jul 21, 2017, 10:06 AM Jul 2017

Trumps could be impeached but still remain in office - doing all the harm he is doing.

It is doubtful the Republicans would impeach him much less actually remove him from office.

Just a depressing observation

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Trumps could be impeached but still remain in office - doing all the harm he is doing. (Original Post) patricia92243 Jul 2017 OP

If they can catch him lying about something significant wrt to the Russians BASE Jul 2017 #1

Impeachment is not even necessary at this point. Mueller or NYAG will obtain indictments for crimes MedusaX Jul 2017 #2

If Trumps starts handing out pardons, the pressure will be so great on Reps, it will choke them. OnDoutside Jul 2017 #3

BASE

(44 posts)

1. If they can catch him lying about something significant wrt to the Russians

Reply to patricia92243 (Original post)

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 10:16 AM

Jul 2017

I bet that might get it done.

There are plenty of R's that would like to see him go but aren't going to say a word unless they know for sure there is a really good chance of taking him down.

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)

2. Impeachment is not even necessary at this point. Mueller or NYAG will obtain indictments for crimes

Reply to patricia92243 (Original post)

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 10:21 AM

Jul 2017

Committed prior to inauguration... which are fair game...no Presidential immunity applies.

Plus

No potus pardon power for state crimes/charges/convictions. Hello NY RICO!!!

*45 is fucked...

OnDoutside

(19,982 posts)

3. If Trumps starts handing out pardons, the pressure will be so great on Reps, it will choke them.

Reply to patricia92243 (Original post)

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 10:49 AM

Jul 2017

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