Posted on 01/23/2021 6:58:10 PM PST by Libloather
The Texas Republican senator John Cornyn warned on Saturday that Donald Trump’s second impeachment could lead to the prosecution of former Democratic presidents if Republicans retake Congress in two years’ time.
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After a brief moment of bipartisan sentiment in which members from both parties condemned the unprecedented attack on Congress as it met to formalize Biden’s victory, a number of Senate Republicans are opposing Trump’s trial, which could lead to a vote blocking him from future office.
“If it is a good idea to impeach and try former presidents, what about former Democratic presidents when Republicans get the majority in 2022?” Cornyn, a 19-year veteran of the Senate who last year tried to distance himself from Trump when it seemed his seat was at risk, tweeted at majority leader Chuck Schumer.
“Think about it and let’s do what is best for the country.”
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There are also concerns on both sides of the aisle that the trial could distract from Biden’s legislative agenda. Schumer, who became majority leader this week, tweeted on Friday that the Senate would confirm Biden’s cabinet, enact a new Covid-19 relief package and conduct Trump’s impeachment trial.
The trial is due to be held in the second week of February.
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If impeachment applies to people who are out of office then every former politico is vulnerable.
Are they sure they want to go there?
He is not welcome to the Trump people. He did not stand up when he should so let him sit down and shut up. The worst SenatorTexas has ever had is Cornyn. My senator for who received the last vote ever for a traditional Republican.
The only president still alive that was impeached while in office was Clinton, but they already had the trial and he won.
So Cornyn is all talk. Just like Trey Gowdy and so many others.
Start with Hussein.
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Hussein should be impeached. He used government resources for his own political gain. He needs to be locked up and put on trail for treason. He then needs to be sentenced.
Unless you get to 2/3, they are safe as houses.
Woodrow Wilson DEFINITELY needs to be impeached, as does FDR.
This RINO Never Trumping scum knows he’s on the block. He’s watching Cheney.
Kay Bailey Hutchison was worse.
Obama was never eligible to be President.
Obama should be easy. He illegally transferred $150 billion to Iran, an enemy of our country, in direct violation of federal law.
I see dead people impeached.
The Senate doesn’t impeach. The House does that.
You make a well reasoned point but remember that the dhimmicrats have abandoned the Constitution and the rule of law in favor of prosecuting their feelings.
If they can make it up as they go why can’t the rest of us?
Good for John Cornyn... he’s right on this one.
Just re-elected.
Back stabber
HE IS A LYING, FRAUD...from day one to this current date...
BUTT, we all know that old hag from California, NANCY and old CHARLIE from NY, will not allow that to happen...or to ‘stand’...
Anyone wondering what stage of ill Health the former POTUS CARTER AND HIS WIFE are in? just wondering...
And did Granny Benghazi, aka Hillary, put Billy Boy back into hiding? they sure showed NO affection for each other at the Biden Family love fest on Jan. 20th...
Just Wondering that is all...
“ If they can make it up as they go why can’t the rest of us?”
You are exactly right, this is what the Democrats did with the last election, changing election law after the election. But our side looks at the constitution, which posted here at free republic suggested pence could send questionable electors back to the states, but no. Our side evaluated the constitution from an opinion of what they can’t do, rather than challenging to see what the courts will say. We will always be in the losing side.
Cornyn, What a joke. Cornyn is probably the biggest coward in the Senate. Hard to believe he’s from Texas. And you’re right he is a backstabbing RINO. He’ll vote to impeach Trump, just watch.
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