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To: Yo-Yo

Does that only apply to former presidents?

Alcee(sp?) Hastings was a superior court judge when he was impeached.

Been in congress every since!


80 posted on 01/07/2021 6:30:31 PM PST by justme4now (Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it)
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To: justme4now
Alcee(sp?) Hastings was a superior court judge when he was impeached.

Been in congress every since!

After impeachment, a separate vote is taken on disqualification from office.

In the case of Alcee Hastings, no such vote took place, so he was not disqualified.

If Trump is impeached, they will bar him from any future office.

155 posted on 01/07/2021 8:06:30 PM PST by Yo-Yo (is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: justme4now
Does that only apply to former presidents?

Alcee(sp?) Hastings was a superior court judge when he was impeached.

Been in congress every since!


It depends on the sentencing. The Senate can choose what punishment is meted out, within the limits of the Constitution. A permanent bar to running for office is allowed, but if it's not applied, then it doesn't apply.
170 posted on 01/08/2021 11:22:29 AM PST by Svartalfiar
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