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In reply to the discussion: Your thoughts here. Would it be to our advantage to impeach RUMP [View all]IphengeniaBlumgarten
(328 posts)9. No. Not at all.
Unless the Republicans turn against Trump and will vote with the Democrats to convict, impeachment will be seen as political grandstanding and divisive and will probably loose us the election.
You want to win an election? Then we need to try to advance legislation that helps people or the environment or does something else constructive.
You want moral? In politics? Ha.
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Yes, even if it doesn't get the senate votes: It puts him on total defence and everyone on notice.
lindysalsagal
Nov 2018
#10
Unless there is ironclad evidence against him, we are better off avoiding impeachment.
Blue_true
Nov 2018
#19
No. The Clinton impeachment was seen as a stunt and actually improved his numbers...
TreasonousBastard
Nov 2018
#22
Wouldn't it be simpler to just have the DNC write the GOP a check?
Pope George Ringo II
Nov 2018
#23
No...and I think it would be immoral to do something that might give Trump another term....
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#26
No. It would be a big expense of time, money, political capital. And, ...
JustABozoOnThisBus
Nov 2018
#33