Just heard someone on MSNBC say that impeachment "would only by symbolic".

[TNNurse]

I screamed at the TV. I agree that the Senate will not impeach him but not trying makes us look like we do not care.

Don't try because you may fail as a horrible example to the people.

Not trying looks like accepting what he has done.

Any additional info that comes out could only provide what some voters need to know. I am sure his base would accept anything he does or says, but they are not the majority.

I say drag as much dirt on him into public view as possible.

[NewJeffCT]

1. Trump is a lot less popular than Nixon was

when Watergate started.

[CTyankee]

2. I like the idea a lot. It brings a lot more dirt out on him and makes repubs look bad in the 2020

elections. Even the ones in the Senate.

I think it hastens the day for Trump's downfall. It can't help. It can only hurt, IMO.

[unblock]

3. yeah, and the flag is "only symbolic".

oh, but what a symbol....

[aeromanKC]

4. Let the GOP Senators vote against the facts

After a transparent trial with all the facts laid out for all to see, let the GOP Senators vote against the facts. And remember, the vote will be on their record forever.

[artislife]

5. Rich

Especially since most of what they broadcast is mostly symbolic to a free press.

[spanone]

6. One opinion.

pfft

[TwilightZone]

7. In fairness, it's an accurate statement.

The only penalties allowed by the impeachment process itself are removal from office and banning from future office.

Since the process will almost assuredly die in the Senate, the impeachment on its own will not produce any direct tangible results. It won't directly hold Trump accountable for anything.

As you noted, it may influence a few people one way or the other (it could also lead to post-presidency indictments), but conviction fail in the Senate, the impeachment itself really is just symbolic.

[TNNurse]

8. It is a symbol I can admire and respect.

A symbol of what we believe needs to happen. A symbol that says we do not accept this criminal and those who support and enable him.

[triron]

9. Andrea Mitchell? Or some idiot talking head?

[TNNurse]

10. No, a pundit on with Kasie Hunt,

it was a woman. I will try to figure out her name.