Thread by @JonathanTCasey

Okay, a few thoughts on Impeachment I want to get out there.

First and most important:

It's the right thing to do.

It's the only thing to do.

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https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1347356397919473666

But this will put the Senate in a tough position.

If they don't have 17 Republican Senators to convict, they risk empowering Trump just like they did when they failed the first time.

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I think this risk is worth taking, I want every one single Senator on the record about the President's actions.

But I am concerned. If it fails, it stokes the rumors about 2024, and could backfire politically.

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Hopefully the fear of him doing something horrible (again), will force their hand.

https://twitter.com/victstokes/status/1347401855584907264?s=20

No, the impeachment process is only for specific government positions. After Jan 20, Trump will be a private citizen, and so he cannot be impeached.

https://twitter.com/Bekdiva1/status/1347402592352038912?s=20

That long term political class also believes that America should repel an invasion from China if they attack us.

How could you possibly agree with them on anything?

https://twitter.com/JosephRoss1776/status/1347402841774817281?s=20

If the House impeached him, there really isn't a time limit, so it would be possible for the Senate trial to take a while. But any impeachment proceedings would be moot on Jan 20 11:59.

Impeachment is for removal from office only.

https://twitter.com/anarresian/status/1347406984677634050?s=20

So to me, the impeachment feels like Damocles sword, ready to strike if Trump gets out of line. It will be interesting to see what momentum it gains in the Senate

https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1347529127822286849?s=19

You might think this makes me happy. Trust me it doesn't.

I'm sad for our nation, I'm sad that half of this country refused to listen to reason.

I hope, rather than believe, that we will be able to move on swiftly from this dark cloud.

https://twitter.com/gtconway3d/status/1347534423458197506?s=20

Privileged basically means that they move it past committee and straight to the floor.

This part should move quickly.

https://twitter.com/marceelias/status/1347677500021813255?s=20