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To: jimfree
The CJ is only required for the trial of a president - apparently to eliminate the conflict of interest of the VP. A former president on trial does not create that conflict.

On further reflection, I believe this conflict still exists and warrants the Chief Justice to preside.

The conflict is that the sitting Vice-President would likely be the candidate in 2024 running against the defendant in this impeachment trial. Harris would be in the position to preside over the barring of her most feared 2024 opponent.

-PJ

146 posted on 01/23/2021 5:22:21 AM PST by Political Junkie Too (Freedom of the press is the People's right to publish, not CNN's right to the 1st question.)
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To: Political Junkie Too
The conflict is that the sitting Vice-President would likely be the candidate in 2024 running against the defendant in this impeachment trial.

An interesting argument for disqualification or perhaps (LOL) change of venue? Remand to the Florida state Senate? Remove to the College of Cardinals?

160 posted on 01/23/2021 5:45:15 AM PST by jimfree (My 20 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quiality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: Political Junkie Too

Exactly. She should be required to re use.


192 posted on 01/23/2021 10:50:15 AM PST by Engedi
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