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House Democrats hoped for a swift investigation, with potential impeachment votes by Thanksgiving. But that schedule is slowing down a bit -- because each witness so far has provided more leads for investigators to chase, sources tell @mkraju @jeremyherb cnn.com/2019/10/21/pol…
@mkraju @jeremyherb Plus, Democrats have had to reschedule several witnesses, including some this week in part because of memorial services for the late-Rep. Elijah Cummings, and others because they needed more time to retain lawyers. cnn.com/2019/10/21/pol…
Plus, there are some more time-consuming steps as part of the probe, potentially trying to bring in big names like John Bolton, then holding public hearings before a report they're expected to write with recommendations — all before any votes in the House. cnn.com/2019/10/21/pol…
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Marshall Cohen
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New details on the Justice Department review of the Russia probe, led by Barr and Durham: Some witnesses have already been interviewed, at least two people refused to talk, and Durham hasn't interviewed anyone from the CIA yet. (h/t @evanperez @kpolantz) cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
@evanperez @kpolantz Barr has traveled overseas for the probe. But British officials have expressed reluctance to become part of US political infighting , and have pointed to information they provided to US law enforcement in 2016, according to a person briefed on the matter. cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
@evanperez @kpolantz Durham's review is far from over -- so any potential conclusions from it could be made public close to the 2020 election. Timing will be absolutely critical.... remember Comey's press conference in July 2016? (The DOJ IG review said he was wrong to do it.) cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
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Marshall Cohen
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NEW: Giuliani asked the State Dept. to give a visa to the former Ukraine prosecutor who could deliver dirt on Biden. State Dept. said no, so Giuliani appealed to the WH. Visa wasn't granted. From @mkraju @kylieatwood @MichaelRWarren @FoxReports @jeremyherb cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
@mkraju @kylieatwood @MichaelRWarren @FoxReports @jeremyherb Giuliani wanted the prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, to come to the US to talk about Biden. But the State Dept. refused to grant his visa. So Giuliani just Skyped with him. Giuliani took Shokin's (discredited) allegations about Biden to conservative airwaves... and the rest is history.
@mkraju @kylieatwood @MichaelRWarren @FoxReports @jeremyherb The incident reveals how Giuliani's work to dig up dirt on Democrats went much further than previously understood -- and included an attempt to directly influence the actions of the federal government. cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
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Marshall Cohen
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There is no evidence supporting Clinton's allegations that Gabbard and Stein are working with the Russians. It's a conspiracy you see on left-wing social media. But Clinton is right that they both echo Kremlin talking points and benefit from Russian bots. cnn.com/2019/10/18/pol…
On Stein, Clinton said: "Yes, she's a Russian asset, I mean, totally." Using the term "asset" suggests some sort of direct coordination. That is an unproven claim from Clinton. But to be clear: Russian trolls helped Stein in 2016 and she routinely embraces Kremlin viewpoints.
For instance.... Here's a video of Jill Stein in Red Square,, on the doorstep of the Kremlin, talking about "the need to reign in US exceptionalism." (She was there to attend a gala for the Kremlin-backed RT network, alongside Putin and Flynn!)
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Indivisible Guide
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There's a ton of stuff going on with respect to impeachment and a lot is going to happen (maybe even before you finish reading this thread). So quick recap of where we are + action items:
First: Dems are having a meeting on impeachment at 4pm today (1 hour!). Our *immediate* ask is cal call your MoCs and urge them to publicly support impeachment. Here’s the link or text IMPEACH to 97779. indivisible.org/demand-your-me…
Calls are the most impactful thing right now because House Democrats are going to set direction on this in the next 24 hours or less and they need to hear from us right away.
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Lindsey Boylan
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THREAD — #IMPEACHMENT 101

OK, let's cut through the noise on impeachment.

First, let's state the obvious:

Donald Trump's entire presidency is an impeachable offense, an affront to basic human values, an insult to common sense and common decency, a threat to the rule of law.
#IMPEACHMENT 101

The #MuellerReport found multiple instances where Trump obstructed—or attempted to obstruct—justice.

He has violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution by using the office to enrich himself and his family.

He coddles dictators while alienating allies.
#IMPEACHMENT 101

Trump has repeatedly undermined the First Amendment (which he's sworn to defend) by inciting violence against the free press and calling them "enemies of the people."

His party has launched an unconstitutional assault on women’s reproductive rights and health.
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Puesto Loco™
@PuestoLoco
“The House Dem Caucus is not on a path to impeachment & that’s where Trump wants us to be” – @SpeakerPelosi. She calls on Trump’s family to have an “intervention” but refuses to use the House’s “intervention” tool: impeachment.
Home next week. Call your reps. #Impeachment
“We were getting about 2 to 1 calls that were opposing impeachment. Now the calls are 3 or 4 to 1 we need to be moving forward..it’s getting too out of hand. We’re getting closer & closer to that [impeachment] point.” – @RepKatieHill
“a 'growing majority' of Democrats think #Impeachment is 'inevitable.' “I think [ @SpeakerPelosi ] fully understands that – her caucus understands impeachment's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when"– @RepJohnYarmuth
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Joseph Britt
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Vigorous #impeachment discussion yesterday between polls and elections expert @NateSilver538 (con) and former Harry Reid person @AJentleson (pro). The subject is worth a thread.
2. As with most issues before Congress, substance and politics are closely related but distinguishable. As to substance, the argument -- persuasive to me -- is that obstruction of justice, contacts with Russians seeking to influence a US election, corruption and the rest...
3...will do mortal damage to American democracy if tolerated. Not proceeding toward impeachment proceedings means tolerating all of these things, though it is possible to deceive oneself on that point. The political argument @NateSilver538 makes is about American voters.
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Lola Netty
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Though this is a complex & ongoing #investigation, it’s clear the DNC has not been open & transparent—for what reason we don’t yet know. This is a poignant example of why we need new laws to open up the finances of our elected representatives.

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[7/2017] Imran Awan, a House staffer at the center of a criminal #investigation potentially affecting dozens of DEMOCRATIC lawmakers, has been arrested on a bank fraud charge & is prevented from leaving the country while the charge is pending. politico.com/story/2017/07/…
[08/2017] Awan was still on payroll for Debbie Wasserman Schultz until he was indicted last mth...longtime IT staffer who worked for > 2 DZN House DEMOCRATS, has been at center of an ongoing criminal probe on Cap Hill related to alleged procurement theft politico.com/story/2017/08/…
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A. Elizabeth West
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I've been thinking a lot about this thread on @NancyPelosi and #impeachment since I posted it and about stuff that's happened since.

And I've changed my mind, though I still stand by all the bits past the baby sloth.

I've been thinking about the last two years, where we are now, and where we're going.

Like many of you, I'm used to things moving very slowly. The last two years, they've been running at breakneck speed toward the edge of a cliff.

They're not slowing down, so we can't either.
Michelle Obama said, "Being president doesn't change who you are; it reveals who you are."

She's right.

Trump never hid who he was. Not ever. He never had to. He was in a position where he could always be the way he is—selfish, narcissistic, and greedy—and it paid off.
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