Mitch McConnell’s rationale for acquittal - that the Senate doesn’t have jurisdiction - is bullshit.
The Senate has jurisdiction. They settled that matter on day 1.
This piece from @ReginaldOhLaw shreds McConnell’s argument. #ClearAndPresentDanger
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demcastusa.com/2021/02/13/the…
The Senate has jurisdiction. They settled that matter on day 1.
This piece from @ReginaldOhLaw shreds McConnell’s argument. #ClearAndPresentDanger
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demcastusa.com/2021/02/13/the…
Impeachment isn’t about removal.
It’s about assessing and voting on an official’s fitness for office.
The Senate’s role is to determine *fitness* and issue a *verdict*.
In a trial, there are verdicts and there are sentences. Two different things.
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It’s about assessing and voting on an official’s fitness for office.
The Senate’s role is to determine *fitness* and issue a *verdict*.
In a trial, there are verdicts and there are sentences. Two different things.
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The constitution defines a mandatory sentence for conviction in an impeachment proceeding: removal.
The fact that the mandatory sentence can’t be delivered to the official doesn’t negate the need for the verdict and assessment of fitness.
Because there are other sentences.
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The fact that the mandatory sentence can’t be delivered to the official doesn’t negate the need for the verdict and assessment of fitness.
Because there are other sentences.
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Namely: disqualification from holding future office.
In this circumstance, taking these charges seriously & assessing Trump’s fitness/conduct based on the merits of the case is *critical* for our democracy.
Not just because Trump MUST be denied the opportunity to run again.
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In this circumstance, taking these charges seriously & assessing Trump’s fitness/conduct based on the merits of the case is *critical* for our democracy.
Not just because Trump MUST be denied the opportunity to run again.
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More important is precedent.
Acquitting Trump ruins an opportunity - nay, an obligation - of the Senate to set an expectation of conduct for the President of the US.
The precedent will now be set that a POTUS can incite insurrection if it’s at the end of his term.
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Acquitting Trump ruins an opportunity - nay, an obligation - of the Senate to set an expectation of conduct for the President of the US.
The precedent will now be set that a POTUS can incite insurrection if it’s at the end of his term.
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No matter what Mitch McConnell says, the Senate DOES have jurisdiction to render a conviction.
And he knows that.
The @SenateGOP is playing a very dangerous game, poisoning the well of our democracy by abdicating their responsibility to set a standard for presidential conduct.
And he knows that.
The @SenateGOP is playing a very dangerous game, poisoning the well of our democracy by abdicating their responsibility to set a standard for presidential conduct.
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