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In reply to the discussion: Are Gorsuch and Kavanaugh now shielding themselves from impeachment? [View all]grantcart
(53,061 posts)33. Disagree on Cavanaugh
If it is proven that he a) committed perjury and b) tampered with witnesses (apparently he sent emails coaching witnesses) he could be charged with either contempt of Congress or perjury.
He could be arrested.
He could be incarcerated, even for a short period.
I agree that there is no chance of impeaching him from the court directly but that if he was found to have committed felony perjury and obstruction he would be vulnerable if
1) It was intentional
2) material to a substantive fact
3) involved getting others to offer false testimony.
Under those circumstances he could be tried and convicted. If he was tried and convicted he could be impeached and removed and might even resign as a plea bargain.
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Are Gorsuch and Kavanaugh now shielding themselves from impeachment? [View all]
Goodheart
Jul 2020
OP
Even with 100 Democrats in the Senate, Gorsuch would not be impeached and removed
Polybius
Jul 2020
#23
well, there is a high probability kavanaugh lied to the senate during his confirmation hearing.....
getagrip_already
Jul 2020
#26
If it is proved. Which will be difficult, and it is not likely to be investigated.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2020
#34
Normally difficult yo prove but in this case we know what that the evidence allegedly is
grantcart
Jul 2020
#36
Maybe they're thinking long term - by the time they'll feel like retiring from the SC
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2020
#11
More likely afraid of expansion of SCOTUS and dilution of their ungodly powers.
lagomorph777
Jul 2020
#13
Your title: "Are Gorsuch and Kavanaugh now shielding themselves from impeachment?"
brooklynite
Jul 2020
#17