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7. How does voting on impeachment....

Reply to Abnredleg (Reply #4)

Wed May 14, 2025, 07:35 PM

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.... work against 2026?

Is it possible that it might help 2026?

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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all] OKIsItJustMe Yesterday OP

almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron Yesterday #1

Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope Yesterday #2

Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg Yesterday #4

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg 22 hrs ago #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary 21 hrs ago #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #17

It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins 13 hrs ago #37

Thanks. LudwigPastorius 4 hrs ago #65

Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus 20 hrs ago #18

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover 20 hrs ago #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks 18 hrs ago #25

The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius 17 hrs ago #30

So what? Bluetus 9 hrs ago #46

"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius 3 hrs ago #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus 2 hrs ago #67

The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger 22 hrs ago #11

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg 22 hrs ago #14

I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger 22 hrs ago #15

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg 20 hrs ago #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg 9 hrs ago #45

Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #56

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary 7 hrs ago #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus 20 hrs ago #19

Sure AKwannabe 14 hrs ago #33

Lie down AKwannabe 14 hrs ago #32

It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #48

Impeachment is not that something synni Yesterday #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin Yesterday #3

The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote 23 hrs ago #6

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote 9 hrs ago #43

Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger 22 hrs ago #13

And yet he won four years later. onenote 9 hrs ago #44

There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius 5 hrs ago #62

Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger 22 hrs ago #10

+10000! Karasu 20 hrs ago #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe 13 hrs ago #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #49

This is another example of BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 10 hrs ago #39

Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt 19 hrs ago #24

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel 18 hrs ago #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod 18 hrs ago #27

Hehe AKwannabe 13 hrs ago #35

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 17 hrs ago #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor 17 hrs ago #29

Whatevs AKwannabe 13 hrs ago #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 14 hrs ago #31

They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters 11 hrs ago #38

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #50

Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm 8 hrs ago #52

We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #54

There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters 6 hrs ago #57

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR 10 hrs ago #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve 9 hrs ago #42

Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy 9 hrs ago #47

It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #51

He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy 8 hrs ago #53

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary 6 hrs ago #58

It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy 6 hrs ago #59

No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary 5 hrs ago #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy 4 hrs ago #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary 1 hr ago #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight 6 hrs ago #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid 4 hrs ago #64

Yes! This! lees1975 1 hr ago #69