Posted on 11/05/2019 2:59:29 PM PST by Hojczyk
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Tuesday that it is unlikely that President Trump would be convicted and removed from office is he were to face a Senate impeachment trial today.
It takes two-thirds of the Senate to convict a president and remove him from office. That means at least 20 Republicans would have to vote to convict Trump if he is impeached by the Democrat-controlled House.
McConnell also questioned whether the six Democratic senators currently running for president in 2020 would want to take time off from campaigning to attend what could be a lengthy trial in the Senate.
“The question is how long the Senate wants to take,” he said. “How long do the presidential candidates want to be here on the floor of the Senate instead of Iowa and New Hampshire?”
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As for him hating Trump and wanting him gone — I’ve never seen anything in his public statements that would give me that impression. And as I am not able to read minds, I shall refrain from drawing such a radical conclusion.
POTUS has been assaulted by a Deep State Coup for 3 years. McConnell and the GOP Senate blocked his MAGA DNI pick. That makes them co-conspirators. Sorry.
No, my comment had nothing to do with you.
Yes, I can see I’m over the target. FRegards.
The Supreme Court is the interpreter of the Constitution. This “impeachement” farce in the House of Representatives violates the Constitution.
First, the president can set foreign policy however he wants. Hunter Biden admitted he was on that board and getting paid off. That’s corruption. Trump holding back money for corruption is no different than Trump holding back money to investigate a murder. No one would argue if it were because of a murder. Corruption is illegal, too.
Second, No money was deleted, more weapons were delivered than ever.
There is no crime
He’s worried.
He’s not worried
Trump has done nothing impeach worthy.
I hope so.
Lordy, that would be wonderful.
I could die happy, come what may after that, to see that alone. Just once.
If there is ever another Democrat president, we need to be ready to vote for impeachment the afternoon of Inauguration Day.
The SC knows if the voters don't like how each chamber conducts its affairs, they can be voted out.
The SC is correct.
McConnell: I will gladly impeach Trump next Tuesday, but not today
I don’t think Mitch is going anywhere unless he allows Trump’s removal. He will get the blame if Trump is removed and nothing will save him.
Based on the headline, is McTurtle going squishy? Phuckin Uniparty!
My daily prayer, too! :)
I think impeachment is ABSOLUTELY going to happen.
And with Mitch’s tepid response, he’s saying “any evidence a little stronger...maybe”
They all stink
YES!!!!
agreed
Well, if you are right, the country is done should they remove Trump. Prepare for oppression. May your chains rest lightly on your shoulders.
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LOL
Your political analysis really blows - don’t quit your day job
My guess is wont be a “Lengthy Trial. There will be a quick motion to dismiss that will be voted on and only a simple majority is needed for the motion to carry. That makes the trial last at most a few hours.
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