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60. Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense.

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Thu May 15, 2025, 12:15 PM

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I see it as a win/win, regardless of probable outcome.

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almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron Wednesday #1

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

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

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary Wednesday #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg Wednesday #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary Wednesday #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius Wednesday #17

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

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Thursday #65

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

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover Wednesday #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Thursday #25

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

So what? Bluetus Thursday #46

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

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus Thursday #67

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

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg Wednesday #14

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

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg Wednesday #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg Thursday #45

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

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary Thursday #55

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

Sure AKwannabe Thursday #33

Lie down AKwannabe Thursday #32

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

Impeachment is not that something synni Wednesday #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary Wednesday #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin Wednesday #3

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

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary Wednesday #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote Thursday #43

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

And yet he won four years later. onenote Thursday #44

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

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

+10000! Karasu Wednesday #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe Thursday #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife Thursday #49

This is another example of BidenRocks Wednesday #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 Thursday #39

Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks Thursday #70

WE are not the RNC. murielm99 Friday #71

Republican dictator wins BidenRocks Friday #72

Screw the rules. murielm99 Friday #74

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

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel Thursday #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod Thursday #27

Hehe AKwannabe Thursday #35

I was going to say something like that electricmonk Friday #73

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 Thursday #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor Thursday #29

Whatevs AKwannabe Thursday #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 Thursday #31

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

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife Thursday #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 Thursday #52

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

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

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR Thursday #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve Thursday #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 Thursday #47

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

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

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary Thursday #58

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

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

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

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary Thursday #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight Thursday #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid Thursday #64

Yes! This! lees1975 Thursday #69