Senate Republican (Cornyn) threatens impeachments of past Democratic presidents

The Guardian ^ | 1/23/20

[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.

[MayflowerMadam]

“let’s go back to FDR! JFK!”

Rescind JFK’s presidency posthumously. Quo warranto due to election fraud.

[MayflowerMadam]

Clinton and Obama both had two elected terms so that’s it for them. (THANK GOD!)

[MayflowerMadam]

“he’s not up until 2024.”

There might be a way to make his life so miserable that he’ll resign.

“Blackburn — if you’re listening please resign.)

[proud American in Canada]

That’s right. The mob delivered Chicago for JFK.

IIRC, Nixon didn’t challenge it because he was worried about the effect on the country.