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Sen. Josh Hawley says he will introduce motion to dismiss impeachment case against Trump
Axios ^
| 01/03/2020
| by Ursula Perano, Zachary Basu
Posted on 01/03/2020 7:41:35 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) tweeted Thursday that he will introduce a measure next week to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Trump that were approved by the House in December.
Why it matters: Hawley argues that Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to withhold the articles from the Senate until Majority Leader Mitch McConnell outlines what the trial will look like undermines the Democratic case that impeachment is "urgent."
What he's saying:
"Dems said impeachment was URGENT. Now they dont want to have a trial, because they have no evidence. In real world, if prosecution doesnt proceed with case, it gets dismissed. So on Monday, I will introduce measure to dismiss this bogus impeachment for lack of prosecution. This will expose Dems circus for what it is: a fake impeachment, abuse of the Constitution, based on no evidence. If Dems wont proceed with trial, bogus articles should be dismissed and fully cleared."
Sen. Josh HawleyThe big picture: Pelosi has downplayed the idea that there will be a long standoff with the Senate, noting that in past impeachments, the Senate laid out the guidelines for a trial before the House named its managers. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), meanwhile, has led a campaign for the last few weeks for the Senate to call four key White House witnesses.
- McConnell has said he is working in close coordination with the White House and has no interest in hearing from new witnesses, calling the trial a "political process" and stating flatly that he will not be an "impartial juror."
Between the lines: A senior Democratic aide argued that aside from the procedural and constitutional questions it raises, Hawley's move would be politically damaging for moderate Republicans noting that polling shows a majority of Americans want Trump to let his top aides testify in the Senate trial.
- The aide also added that it's only Jan. 2, and that it's unlikely a trial would have begun by now even if Pelosi had transmitted the articles.
TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: impeachment; joshhawley; softcoup
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:43:17 AM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: SeekAndFind
Who does Hawley consider “moderate Republicans”?
To: SeekAndFind
When?
I think they should have had a vote yesterday to proceed immediately with either a dismissal or a trial. The number of days that the impeachment should be kept in limbo is zero.
To: rightwingcrazy
RE: When?
It’s there in the first sentence of the article.
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:47:07 AM PST
by
SeekAndFind
(look at Michigan, it will)
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:47:18 AM PST
by
nathanbedford
(attack, repeat, attack! Bull Halsey)
To: All
“Hawley’s move would be politically damaging for moderate Republicans”
Well that’s BS. Nice of the rat aide to be concerned.
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:48:15 AM PST
by
gibsonguy
To: SeekAndFind
I am all for outright dismissing the House charges. It shows what weak and pathetic charges they are. Trump can use his AG to press legal charges to make his case.
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:55:09 AM PST
by
CodeToad
(Arm Up! They Have!)
To: SeekAndFind
Moderate Republicans = RINOs...
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posted on
01/03/2020 7:55:17 AM PST
by
Deplorable American1776
(Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is, too. :-))
To: SeekAndFind
"Its there in the first sentence of the article."
Oh. Never mind.
To: SeekAndFind
There are no hard and fast rules. That the sole right to try the case resides in the Senate is all that remains of Constitutional requirements at this point. Analogies to other procedures are risky because the houses make their own rules and are not bound by rules applicable to other types of proceedings. Nevertheless, I think that the best analysis at this point is that Hawkeye action is not appropriate at this point because the impeachment is not pending before the Senate at this time. Better to taunt and mock the old hag daily until the articles are transmitted, THEN deal with them summarily
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posted on
01/03/2020 8:30:44 AM PST
by
j.havenfarm
( Beginning my 20th year on FR! 2,500+ replies and still not shutting up!)
To: j.havenfarm
turtle should announce a start date for the trial. If pelousy doesn’t name managers by a certain date then it’s over.
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posted on
01/03/2020 8:37:23 AM PST
by
olesigh
To: SeekAndFind
The House rats want to keep the articles on ice so that they can keep trying for another bite at the apple, because the case they have presented would not stand up in any court in the land. In fact, the ways and means by which they acquired and presented their evidence would boomerang back at them.
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posted on
01/03/2020 8:56:57 AM PST
by
mrsmel
(I wonÂ’t be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
To: SeekAndFind
Today is Day 19 of Impeachment Held Hostage.
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posted on
01/03/2020 9:59:45 AM PST
by
Thud
To: rightwingcrazy
Sen. Josh Hawley kept his promise!
His co-sponsors were Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Mike Braun (Ind.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), Ted Cruz (Texas), Steve Daines (Mont.), John Barrasso (Wyo.), Tom Cotton (Ark.), Joni Ernst (Iowa), David Perdue (Ga.) and James Inhofe (Okla.).
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posted on
01/06/2020 2:04:39 PM PST
by
SeekAndFind
(look at Michigan, it will)
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