Good. I thought the argument in favor of constitutionality of the impeachment trail was solid. I also think that setting a precedent for a “January exception” is dangerous. I see the argument against constitutionality as a cop out by cowardly Republicans who don’t to make stance one way or the other on the Articles of Impeachment.
Qilin,
Interesting take on things. Not sure I agree 100%, but I can see a scenario where a POTUS did something so entirely egregious in their waning hours, that impeachment and trial through verdict could be done, even if that person was out of office.
Like all things the Democrats try in their bloodlust for Trump, our kneejerk action is to reject it, out of hand. We know this particular trial is a farce. But, there could come a day ... and it could be a Democrat that crosses that line, far enough to warrant a real verdict.
I disagree. Impeachment exists exclusively for removal from office. Criminal conduct, if it occurs, can be prosecuted whether or not it occurs in January. The "January exception" argument is a red herring because judicial proceedings in a court of law are the proper remedy for criminal actions.