Why We’re Moving Forward With Impeachment
Our Constitution requires it. Our democracy depends on it.
While many people believe that beginning an impeachment investigation can begin only with a vote of the full House of Representatives, this is not true. Article I authorizes the House Judiciary Committee to begin this process.
As members of the House Judiciary Committee, we understand the gravity of this moment that we find ourselves in. We wake up every morning with the understanding of the oath that binds us as members of Congress, and the trust that our constituents placed in us to uphold that oath. We will move forward with the impeachment process. Our investigation will seriously examine all the evidence as we consider whether to bring articles of impeachment or other remedies under our Article I powers.
Our Constitution requires it. Our democracy depends on it.
Americans need it. We need to see and hear all the evidence laid out systematically and in detail, and without talking heads and traitors muddying the waters.
Thanks for the OP, Floof. This is an area I'd like to see discussed in practical terms. The article tap-dances around the actual questions that have to be deliberated.
Obviously, a slavish obeisance to constitutional responsibility becomes a secondary concern when the very existence of the Nation is at risk from following that path. I do believe the Nation is at risk, should the Cheato regime cheat its way into another 4 years in power. So, while I do favor impeachment, I only see it as a worthy pursuit to the extent that it will enhance rather than diminish the chances of ousting the current corrupt bunch in the executive branch.
So, my question is basically one of timing. I feel like it's time - or maybe past time - to open an impeachment inquiry. Get the courts involved in the release of Grand Jury materials, subpoenaed White House materials, witness subpoenas etc. to the House committees, and hopefully get rulings around the end of 2019. Keep the court battles in the headlines. Assuming some wins in the courts, the resultant materials can stay in the news for weeks or months. The news cycle schedule should become more easily managed by the House committees rather than by Team Trump once they clear the courts. The idea would be to get actual impeachment hearings - the next step after an inquiry - going very close to the election (unless there is some statutory prohibition against that - ?) and keep it going, building to a fever pitch right up to the election. Then impeach the motherfucker while he's a lame duck, or, if he should win, a newly re-elected president. If that's the case, get the question to the Senate in Feb 2021. If Cheato loses the election (and doesn't try to instigate a military takeover) it's a moot point.
Impeaching the motherfucker in the House and allowing the Senate to produce yet another "complete exoneration" claim prior to the election, would be stupid.
I'd like to see the House vote to impeach on the day before the election, if it is voted on at all. But there's no reason not to make as much news/noise as possible about the myriad reasons to impeach, starting now and continuing until Cheato is just a bad memory.
