1. Turley just veered from "correct argument, but disingenuous since he is rewarding obstruction," to "he knows better & is being a hack."
The "it's not bribery because it doesnt match the example given by the founders is absurd. By that argument, *all* bribery is not bribery...
The "it's not bribery because it doesnt match the example given by the founders is absurd. By that argument, *all* bribery is not bribery...
2...unless the President is receiving money and mistresses for a treaty. The standard is "a thing of value in exchange for an official act." There is no doubt that the *announcement* of a Biden/DNC investigation - which remember, is ALL Trump wanted - was a thing of value....
3...as well as potentially an unlawful in-kind political contribution provided in exchange for an official act (whether a White House meeting or military aid).
Turley is bending himself into a pretzel to make a ridiculous argument. I no longer accept his positions as objective.
Turley is bending himself into a pretzel to make a ridiculous argument. I no longer accept his positions as objective.
