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travelingthrulife

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54. We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we

Thu May 15, 2025, 10:02 AM

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have no real idea of what will happen in any future elections. The GOP seems to feel they do not need to hold on to their voters any longer.
Impeachment is making a statement of criminal action which they are obligated to do as Congressional members.

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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 23 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 22 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 21 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 4 hrs ago #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus 3 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 8 hrs ago #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus 21 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 14 hrs ago #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife 9 hrs ago #49

This is another example of BidenRocks 20 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 14 hrs ago #35

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 18 hrs ago #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor 18 hrs ago #29

Whatevs AKwannabe 14 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 7 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 10 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 6 hrs ago #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy 5 hrs ago #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary 2 hrs 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