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Kablooie

(18,641 posts)
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 12:57 AM Mar 2019

Just a reminder, an impeachment takes 67 Senate votes to convict of impeachment charges.

That means a minimum of 20 Republicans have to vote against Trump for the impeachment to hold.
Otherwise it fails and Trump continues on his merry way, free to dismantle our nation.

The only hope for success is if Mueller's report presents extremely concrete and damning evidence.
Even in that case it's highly unlikely that enough Republicans will turn but at least I'm sure history would be on our side.

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LonePirate

(13,431 posts)
2. She gave a truthful assessment of where things stand as of today. The future is wishful thinking.
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 01:08 AM
Mar 2019

Until Mueller releases his report, Pelosi is simply stating the truth.

PJMcK

(22,050 posts)
7. Well stated
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 07:43 AM
Mar 2019

In addition to Robert Mueller's investigations, I'd add that the Congressional investigations will also reveal the deep corruption and criminality of Trump's White House and personal businesses.

When all is exposed, then we can revisit the political act of impeachment. With a mountain of solid evidence, Trump might be taken down.

Until then, keep your powder dry and stay vigilant.

roamer65

(36,747 posts)
4. Let this piece of shit lead the Repuke party into the 2020 elections.
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 01:15 AM
Mar 2019

I want to see him and that shitbag party electorally dismembered.

Remember, when he loses...the investigations do not stop.

bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)
10. I feel the same way.
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 08:25 AM
Mar 2019

As satisfying as it would be to see Trump removed from office after impeachment/conviction...it'll be even more sweet to beat him at the ballot box.

Liberty Belle

(9,535 posts)
5. Then she should have said, "He should be impeached but Republicans are too spineless,
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 01:30 AM
Mar 2019

too many in the Senate are willing to ignore a president beholden to Russia and the Republican leader of the Senate took over a million dollars in Russian money, too. Their loyalty is not to Americans.

(That would have far stronger than saying Trump isn't worth the effort to impeach. Getting him out is worth all the effort in the world. The problem is that it won't succeed unless traitorous Republicans change their ways.)

PJMcK

(22,050 posts)
8. Perhaps you should act as an advisor to Speaker Pelosi
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 07:45 AM
Mar 2019

You seem to think she has a messaging problem.

pansypoo53219

(20,997 posts)
6. mueller's report & polls will be the only thing that would enable prima donnie to be impeached.
Tue Mar 12, 2019, 04:26 AM
Mar 2019

that report has to be devastating. even to his faux evangelicals. a turducken of crimes.

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