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Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
I've already sent my Senators my missive on what I expect from them. I'm sure they'll listen. lolI know it can't work, but I wish they could have a secret vote.
Yeah----I see your point. I like the idea. However, we'll all be watching the vote live on Fox News. Or wherever.
BSIt wouldn't be so partisan if the GOP wasn't scared to death of retaliation by the Orange Groper. Also, did you know that the head attorney of the CIA also reported that phone call as out of bounds and it was ignored by his superiors. He wasn't afraid of putting his name out there, but without the process of a whistleblower complaint, it could be ignored.Yes the Dopocrats are giving America exactly what it doesn't need. A totally partisan Impeachment of a sitting President based on an anonymous accusation from a non-witness.Approximately 20 Democrats would have to cross the aisle to prevent Impeachemnt.
I don't see it happening.
I also don't see 20 Republicans crossing the aisle to convict when it gets to the Senate
It wouldn't be so partisan if the GOP wasn't scared to death of retaliation by the Orange Groper. Also, did you know that the head attorney of the CIA also reported that phone call as out of bounds and it was ignored by his superiors. He wasn't afraid of putting his name out there, but without the process of a whistleblower complaint, it could be ignored.Yes the Dopocrats are giving America exactly what it doesn't need. A totally partisan Impeachment of a sitting President based on an anonymous accusation from a non-witness.Approximately 20 Democrats would have to cross the aisle to prevent Impeachemnt.
I don't see it happening.
I also don't see 20 Republicans crossing the aisle to convict when it gets to the Senate
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
The die is cast. Senate Repubs, as we always knew they would, will ignore the evidence, violate their oath to protect the Constitution, and vote to protect their own asses from the howling mob.Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
The die is cast. Senate Repubs, as we always knew they would, will ignore the evidence, violate their oath to protect the Constitution, and vote to protect their own asses from the howling mob.Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Thats a lot of confidence in a guy who only won the three crucial states by a total of 70,000 votes and whose approval has nosedived since taking office:And it matters ..............HOW...................
See you at the ballot box next year losers................
The die is cast. Senate Repubs, as we always knew they would, will ignore the evidence, violate their oath to protect the Constitution, and vote to protect their own asses from the howling mob.Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
I know it can't work, but I wish they could have a secret vote.Approximately 20 Democrats would have to cross the aisle to prevent Impeachemnt.
I don't see it happening.
I also don't see 20 Republicans crossing the aisle to convict when it gets to the Senate
People say the NYT used to be a better newspaper, but I don't know, maybe we just overrated them in the past.Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
Even Mr. Magoo could see this one coming.Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
Given the fact it's the Democrats starting this impeachment war, how do you suppose the NYT will react when the Republicans impeach the next commie President? Because we all know that's what will happen.
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Whatever the ghoul Mitch McConnell is saying, an acquittal is no certainty for Donald Trump in a senate trial because a lot of GOP lawmakers hate Trump while seeking to avoid Trump turning his howling mob on any GOP lawmaker he takes a dislike to.
Trump apparently wants a long impeachment trial, however he also faces risks as more dirt could emerge before the senate trial concludes.
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
New York Times editorial board calls for Trump's impeachment
BY MARINA PITOFSKY - 12/14/19 10:42 PM EST 3,842
The New York Times editorial board officially called for President Trump’s impeachment Saturday.
The fiery new editorial, simply titled “Impeach.,” calls the two articles of impeachment introduced against Trump this week – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – “short, simple and damning.”
“President Donald Trump abused the power of his office by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by digging up dirt on a political rival,” the editorial states.
“When caught in the act, he rejected the very idea that a president could be required by Congress to explain and justify his actions, showing 'unprecedented, categorical and indiscriminate defiance' in the face of multiple subpoenas. He made it impossible for Congress to carry out fully its constitutionally mandated oversight role, and, in doing so, he violated the separation of powers, a safeguard of the American republic,” it continues.
House Democrats have alleged that Trump held up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine while pressuring the country to open investigations into the president’s political rivals. Lawmakers have also accused the Trump administration of blocking the testimonies of a dozen of its officials from testifying before lawmakers in the ongoing inquiry.”
The editorial called for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to “consider the facts, the architecture and aspirations of the Constitution and the call of history. In that light, there can be only one responsible judgment: to cast a vote to impeach, to send a message not only to this president but to future ones.”
It also criticized the president for refusing “to release any administration documents or allow any administration officials to testify” and “asserting a form of monarchical immunity that Congress cannot let stand.”
The editorial said the House’s fast-moving investigation was “regrettable,” but added that “Democratic leaders have a point when they say they can’t afford to wait.” It cites the upcoming 2020 presidential election in addition to Trump calling for China and Ukraine to investigate Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden earlier this year in front of reporters on the White House lawn as a reason to get on with proceedings.
“[Founding Father James] Madison and his fellow framers understood that elections — which, under normal circumstances, are the essence of democratic self-government — could not serve their purpose if a president was determined to cheat to win,” the piece says.
The editorial accuses Republican lawmakers of “working overtime to abet the president’s wrongdoing. They have spread toxic misinformation and conspiracy theories to try to justify his actions and raged about the unfairness of the inquiry, complaining that Democrats have been trying to impeach Mr. Trump since he took office.” The publication's editorial board also added that some Democrats too were “too eager to resort to impeachment before it became unavoidable.”
It cites Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), who has called the House hearings a “bunch of B.S.” and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who told Fox News host Sean Hannity that there was “no chance” the Senate would vote to convict the president, as culprits of this alleged wrong-doing.
“For now,” the editorial concludes, “that leaves the defense of the Constitution, and the Republic, to the House of Representatives.”
and?? what's your point--more MSM crap/idiocy/lies.....?
Suck it up Trumpeters as the media lines up with editorials calling for Trump's impeachment.
Really. The media that for the last several years has written 90% negative stories about Trump lines up with impeachment. The media that Trump constantly calls out for their blatant bias lines up behind Trump's impeachment.
You don't say.
I truly can't believe you tried to use this as a legit point.
