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(Thread) How Impeachment Works
There’s confusion about how impeachment works.
Impeachment isn't the same as removal.
People, for example, are calling for the immediate impeachment of Trump [and Pence] because “we can’t allow” his corrupt administration to continue.
There’s confusion about how impeachment works.
Impeachment isn't the same as removal.
People, for example, are calling for the immediate impeachment of Trump [and Pence] because “we can’t allow” his corrupt administration to continue.
1/ (My regular followers understand the process. This thread is for easy retweeting.)
Here is the process:
💠First there are investigations into presidential misconduct;
💠Then public hearings on the misconduct . . .
Here is the process:
💠First there are investigations into presidential misconduct;
💠Then public hearings on the misconduct . . .
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💠publicly (or privately) legislators cautiously use the “i” word or the “r” word. (Legislators using words like “impeach” or “remove” too soon is like a judge announcing “guilty” before the trial);
💠After the evidence is collected, a committee is designated. . .
💠publicly (or privately) legislators cautiously use the “i” word or the “r” word. (Legislators using words like “impeach” or “remove” too soon is like a judge announcing “guilty” before the trial);
💠After the evidence is collected, a committee is designated. . .
3/ . . . to decide whether to impeach;
💠the House debates and votes on the articles of impeachment;
💠the matter goes to the Senate for trial; and
💠at the conclusion of the trial the Senate votes on whether to remove.
2/3 of the Senate is required for removal.
💠the House debates and votes on the articles of impeachment;
💠the matter goes to the Senate for trial; and
💠at the conclusion of the trial the Senate votes on whether to remove.
2/3 of the Senate is required for removal.
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Impeachment = indictment
Removal=a finding of guilt
The founders deliberately made it hard to remove a president.
It’s also fairly clear right now that no matter what evidence is introduced, this Senate will not remove.
This doesn’t mean impeachment is a bad idea. . .
Impeachment = indictment
Removal=a finding of guilt
The founders deliberately made it hard to remove a president.
It’s also fairly clear right now that no matter what evidence is introduced, this Senate will not remove.
This doesn’t mean impeachment is a bad idea. . .
5/ There are dangers to impeachment, but impeachment proceedings may be the only way to get the truth out.
Some people said my “impeach Barr” thread from yesterday👇 is a bad idea because 2/3 of the senate is necessary for impeachment. (Nope)
Some people said my “impeach Barr” thread from yesterday👇 is a bad idea because 2/3 of the senate is necessary for impeachment. (Nope)
6/ Given the nature of today’s GOP, a Senate trial will not be a “normal” trial.
What do I mean by that? Please see 👇
(so don't expect a normal trial)
What do I mean by that? Please see 👇
(so don't expect a normal trial)
7/ For why impeachment is mostly political anyway, start reading here👇
Some people claim that the House as a moral duty to indict if there are indictable crimes. @joshuamatz8 and @Tribelaw, drawing on a massive amount of scholarship, argue that . . .
Some people claim that the House as a moral duty to indict if there are indictable crimes. @joshuamatz8 and @Tribelaw, drawing on a massive amount of scholarship, argue that . . .
8/ . . .the Constitution intended the power to impeach to be discretionary.
For more on that, and for a deeper understanding of impeachment, read 👇@joshuamatz8 and @Tribelaw
I’ve done a few summaries of their book. You can find them on my blog: terikanefield-blog.com
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For more on that, and for a deeper understanding of impeachment, read 👇@joshuamatz8 and @Tribelaw
I’ve done a few summaries of their book. You can find them on my blog: terikanefield-blog.com
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