Doesn’t everyone think this is a crazy moved by the democrats? I think the American people will totally reject this it’s just preposterous. To say that this cheapens impeachment is the understatement of the century. If you need to impeach the president then impeach him don’t say we impeached him but we think will hold on to it until democrats take over the senate some day. This is totally exposed as nothing but partisan and also it exposes their attitude that in their minds no one matters but democrats they really despise any other Americans.
I don’t know what the procedure here is but Mitch has to find a way to wrangle this or this will give Pelosi an out. She said she isn’t transmitting until she is assured of fair procedure. Then she got testy and refused to answer any more questions on it.
Excellent speech by McConnell. It looks to me like he is setting up a “dismissal resolution”. And he made excellent points. The HOUSE could become totally dominant if they start sending impeachment articles to the Senate once a week or so ... and they could (and probably would do that). Remember, once those “hit” the Senate, the Constitution states all legislation STOPS to take care of the articles. The House could SHUT DOWN the Senate. I think the key is the lack of “bipartisan” support in the House. If 30 or 40 Republicans would have voted for this, then there might be a reason for a trial ... but a party-line vote is just a bunch of children acting out. Dismiss it, Mitch!
What’s REALLY going on here? Republicans discovered they have a spine? Hallelujah! Courage is contagious. Thank you, President Trump for infecting your fellow Republicans.
Nancy will hold these articles for years then, always threatening "Just need a Majority in the Senate and these impeachment articles will go through.
OK Mitch you’ve said your piece. (Nice cover for yourself) Now retract back into your comfy shell. Thanks for standing up for your fellow citizens throughout the years. You and the Mrs. have been well fed by the citizens of the republic.
BARF
Turtles aren’t aggressive ALERT!
Obstruction!!!
So, legally speaking...what happens now if they choose to withhold the Articles they passed? Can Trump take them to court? Seems unlikely because of separation of powers. if the process of a trial hasn’t begun, Trump can’t take them to court for legislation they pass in the House.
But if they lose the House in November, can the House GOP vote to nullify the “shampeachment”?? I’d like to know what options there are from anyone who knows what the legal moves are which would be pursued.
Pelosi is trying to distract from Dem. corruption. Billions and Billions in deficit spending and illegals crossing the border while Democrats waste tax payer’s money.
But, what if the Senate wants to see the House's Articles of Impeachment before writing the Senate's procedures and rules that Nancy so desperately wants to see?
Sounds like a classic stand-off....or dare we say quid pro quo?
Nancy is therefore guilty of "Obstruction of Senate" which is a crime I just made up out of whole cloth just like the 2nd Article of Impeachment.
Flame away
I want conspiracy to commit sedition
tried in military tribunals
flame away
but i want it
Maybe she’s embarrassed by this treasonous lynching.
Nope. They are hemorrhaging voters the longer this goes on. Recent polling has all shown they starting to even lose their base on this.
If the Dems want to keep the bleeding going well into 2020, the GOP should stay out of their way and let them.
It’s obstruction of Congress. She has no power to prevent the transmission of the articles.
Well stated.
If Nadless can delay the application of normal House rules when it suits him, why doesn’t McConnell just change the Senate rules and go ahead and dismiss the charges in advance of receiving them?
Just “deem” them as received, vote and be done with it.
Anybody who still supports the Democrats has a criminal heart.
Hey Mitch. Would you mind if we put you on top of a wooden 4 x 4 fence post way out in the country somewhere. (I know it’s cruel and unusual for an innocent animal). For nuanced, sophisticated cruel and unusual domestic enemies what can we do?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave an excellent presentation with this speech.
The VERY scary idea is that these same people make decisions that directly affect our daily lives (now and in the future). Do you want a mob rule group of people who run roughshod over liberties controlling your lives?