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ClarendonDem

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9. Oh, I get that

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #8)

Sat Oct 28, 2017, 03:49 PM

Oct 2017

Though I'm not sure it would backfire politically -- I think most Republicans in Congress lack any sort of patriotism or honor, and wouldn't support impeachment even if Trump is indicted. The FoxNews viewers would just claim this is some sort of "liberal" conspiracy created by Bill Ayers, President Obama, the Illuminati, and deep state.

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Per Watergate, Trump cannot legally fire Mueller [View all] marylandblue Oct 2017 OP

could the ruling be appealed to the supreme court? virtualobserver Oct 2017 #1

Of course. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2017 #3

"congressman filed a lawsuit to have him reinstated." - the judge in the case did not reinstate him. PoliticAverse Oct 2017 #2

But look why COx was not reinstated. VermontKevin Oct 2017 #4

Off to the Greatest Hekate Oct 2017 #5

I don't get the sense ClarendonDem Oct 2017 #6

My point is that it will badly backfire legally and politically marylandblue Oct 2017 #8

Oh, I get that ClarendonDem Oct 2017 #9

Yes. He's the sort to fire Mueller just to delay the investigation & make things harder. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #10

True, but Trump could pressure Rosenstein Qutzupalotl Oct 2017 #7

I think Rosenstein is already on record as stating he would not fire Mueller.... Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #12

I do believe Trump can put pressure on Rosenstein (or his replacement) to fire Mueller. Tatiana Oct 2017 #11

Rosenstein is on record that he wouldn't fire Mueller, except for good cause. Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #13