Posted on 11/30/2019 6:44:20 AM PST by Libloather
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The short answer is “Nobody knows for sure.” The resolution passed by the House laying out procedures for the impeachment process was quite general and basically dictated the order in which various committees would operate (with Judiciary being the final stop before a likely vote on articles of impeachment against Donald Trump). And the committee’s disclosures of procedures have mainly dwelled on the opportunities being given to (and likely rejected by) the president and/or his counsel to appear at the hearings and call and examine witnesses.
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It’s unclear whether that “third phase” will happen. In a letter dated Friday, Nadler asked President Trump to “please provide the Committee notice of whether your counsel intends to participate, specifying which of the privileges your counsel seeks to exercise, no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2019.” He also wrote to the Judiciary Committee’s top Republican, Doug Collins, setting the same deadline for him to “issue any subpoenas or interrogatories” necessary to the investigation. If the White House maintains its current posture of non-cooperation with an “unconstitutional” and “partisan” impeachment process - an argument that has been central to its efforts to keep current and former administration officials from testifying in the House - it would seem unlikely that Trump will send attorneys to plead his case before the Judiciary Committee. It could certainly let Republicans on the committee carry his water, though taking advantage of Nadler’s offer might significantly expand the amount of time available to Team Trump to badger or call witnesses, present whataboutist counter-scandal arguments like the ones Republicans on the Intelligence Committee spent so much time developing, and rant and rave about impeachment as a “coup” for the benefit of the MAGA base.
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It will be seen as a political stunt. Nothing more. Don't forget - this an 'inquiry' only. The RATS were too afraid to vote on official impeachment proceedings. They knew it was just for show - maybe producing a few 'stars'. And they still got nuthin'.
Why do schiff and now nadler get to run the show?
Anyway, I’m from NYC and I think it’s great that two coasters are doing this.
That won’t help at all with all the states in between.
They’ll be an even BIGGER JOKE!
The “capstone to Nadless’ career” will have him going down in history as a whiny rotund buffoon, stomping his feet and whimpering like a child who’s lollipop has been taken away. Same for the fool Schiff and demented harpie Pelosi.
What a well-balanced, non-partisan article.
Nadler? Good mind?
That right there is some funny $hit, I don’t care who you are.
lol
Nadler has health issues. Maybe he will suffer a final health crisis while chairing one of the kangaroo hearings.
We should consider a constitutional amendment to abolish the Bouse of Reps. That experiment in democracy has failed under Pelousy, Shifty, and Nadler. . Miserably.
Like Zelensky saying there was no pressure.
Like Trump inquiring about the 2016 election and Hunter Biden. Like noting Biden's bragging...
A “very good mind” wouldn’t participate in these childish fantasies.
This is NOT enough popcorn available for this.
“Why do schiff and now nadler get to run the show?”
Because dhimmicrats harvested the votes fair and square
Unfortunately, they harvest votes as well as they harvest dead baby organs.
It’s all a political stunt that will backfire on them.
My guess is that the cornered RATS are going to try to “frame” the Russia Russia Russia scam into a for real innocent attempt at protecting the country from the evil Russians who were controlling Donald Trump and millions of gullible Americans. The problem is that the only Russians getting near Donald Trump and family were sent there by John Brennan and Company.
It sucks when the whole Washington, D.C. establishment is corrupt to the core and beholden to protecting each other from the people who just want to live their lives, pursue their dreams, control their own destiny. The only thing the folks in DC should be doing is making sure our borders are secure from invasion. Maybe there are a few other things they should be doing. hah
Try to subpoena Schiff, Biden, Hunter, the “whistle blower,” & all other conspirators.
Sharp as a tack.
So smart he couldn’t figure out that shoving capricious amounts of food into his pie hole was directly related to his ability to see his PeePee without the use of a full length magnifying Mirror.
Is the December 6th date designed to distract from speculation on the Sunday shows about the IG report due out the 9th?
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