This is not a criminal trial, so the standard of proof for a criminal trial does not apply.
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt comes into play in a criminal trial because a defendant can lose liberty, property, or even life.
This is about losing a job.
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt comes into play in a criminal trial because a defendant can lose liberty, property, or even life.
This is about losing a job.
https://twitter.com/SollySollinger/status/1347657948277956609
It's much harder to fire a president than a person in a regular because the job itself was obtained through Constitutional procedure (a nationwide vote) but it makes no sense for it to be as hard to remove a president as it is to get a criminal conviction.
Voting earlier on impeachment will not make another riot less likely.
The best situation is for Trump to resign. Pelosi wants to give Trump the chance to resign, or Pence the chance to evoke the 25th.
Waiting has another advantage as well. . .
The best situation is for Trump to resign. Pelosi wants to give Trump the chance to resign, or Pence the chance to evoke the 25th.
Waiting has another advantage as well. . .
https://twitter.com/jpen98/status/1347663219045724160
Sorry for the delay. I lost connection.
The other advantage is that it allows time for impeachment and removal to build support. More crazy evidence is coming out all the time, more big-name Republicans are signing on.
The drafters of the Constitution deliberately. . .
The other advantage is that it allows time for impeachment and removal to build support. More crazy evidence is coming out all the time, more big-name Republicans are signing on.
The drafters of the Constitution deliberately. . .
. . . made it hard to actually remove a president. Given the high bar (2/3 of the Senate) removal can't happen without a groundswell of support. A day or two allows the support to build.
This is going insanely fast.
This is going insanely fast.
The only reason the process can move this quickly it is right now is because (1) the crime was filmed, so an evidence-gathering deposition stage isn't needed and (2) a groundswell of support is gathering and course (3) a shocking crime.
Nancy Pelosi is probably the savviest politician in Washington. She's a master.
By the way, resignation is better because it happens immediately and avoids the circus of a trial. What do I mean by circus? Go watch the recording of Matt Gaetz from Wed.
https://twitter.com/jpen98/status/1347668515617034242
By the way, resignation is better because it happens immediately and avoids the circus of a trial. What do I mean by circus? Go watch the recording of Matt Gaetz from Wed.
Because Nancy Pelosi has the power to make Trump behave if only she would use it.
[I typed that in the sarcasm font]
Are men expected to have such superpowers, and then trashed when they don't?
[I typed that in the sarcasm font]
Are men expected to have such superpowers, and then trashed when they don't?
https://twitter.com/afinlarc/status/1347671383195660292
If you missed the impeachment trial last year, this⤵️ will give you a good idea of why the optimal solution is for Trump to resign (or get forced out by the GOP).
GOP logic: If you impeach, we will attack everyone and make it as divisive as possible. . .
GOP logic: If you impeach, we will attack everyone and make it as divisive as possible. . .
https://twitter.com/RepBobGood/status/1347671105490841601
. . . so if you impeach, you will be responsible for dividing the country.
Similar example: First, the GOP tells people that there was fraud, then they cite the fact that so many people believe there was fraud as evidence for the need for more audits.
axios.com/kevin-mccarthy…
Similar example: First, the GOP tells people that there was fraud, then they cite the fact that so many people believe there was fraud as evidence for the need for more audits.
axios.com/kevin-mccarthy…
Trials (even quick ones) take time. Trump gets to put on a defense.
There are only two ways to force Trump out: 2/3 of the Senators send him the message that he leaves or gets removed, or Pence threatens the 25th Amendment.
Pelosi has no magic wand.
There are only two ways to force Trump out: 2/3 of the Senators send him the message that he leaves or gets removed, or Pence threatens the 25th Amendment.
Pelosi has no magic wand.
I put this thread, and a few other observations, on this blog post: terikanefield-blog.com/impeachment-an…
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