[bagster]

The problem I find with Q’s optimism is that it assumes that the congresscritters will vote 2/3 to expel one of their number.

Yea, but consider this Mairdie;

Far beyond political corruption/sedition.

I think it depends on what the LIGHT reveals, don' t you think?

Even demderps may vote to remove the proven slimiest of the slime.

Bagster

[mairdie]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_from_the_United_States_Congress

Expulsion from the United States Congress

FTA:
In the entire history of the United States Congress, 20 Members have been expelled: 15 from the Senate and 5 from the House of Representatives...The great majority of those expelled — 17 members — were removed from office for their support of the Confederacy...There have only been three other expulsions:

[stars & stripes forever]

it assumes that the congresscritters will vote 2/3 to expel one of their number

If given the opportunity to fill the leadership vacuum with themselves, the DEMS will turn on PELOSI, SCHUMER, DICHIFI, CLINTON in a minute.