📣 House Democrat on articles of impeachment: "We have the numbers to pass it"

[Donkees]

From CNN's Manu Raju with DJ Judd

Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) told CNN's Manu Raju that they "have the numbers to pass” the articles of impeachment against President Trump. Cicilline drafted the articles along with Reps. Ted Lieu, Jamie Raskin, and House Judiciary staff.

Cicilline told Manu Monday that he expected they'll “have Republican support,” to impeach President Trump after Trump spurred supporters to storm the Capitol last Wednesday, though he did not expect Republican co-sponsors.

Cicilline also told Manu he expects a vote Wednesday, but that it’s House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call.

Pressed by reporters on the timeline, Cicilline said, “I think it’s urgent that the President be removed immediately,” warning that, so long as he remains in office, Trump represents “a clear and present danger.”

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-impeachment-news-01-11-21/index.html

[servermsh]

1. This is interesting. First time I'm hearing it. Good :)

[cbdo2007]

2. This will be a good barometer (sp?) for how many Repube votes we may get in the Senate

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Importance of this vote will be,

Recorded,who on the Republican Side will vote Nay,who will vote yeh. That is the importance. Same when it hits the Senate,even though we will be well into the Biden Administration.

Which by that time,the true Conspiring Republican Party Members will be identified .

[jcgoldie]

4. "Numbers to pass it"

Was this ever in doubt with a democratic house? Its very different from numbers to convict.

[kacekwl]

5. Pass it now. Make the

Traitors reveal their stripes.

[NotASurfer]

6. It's an absolute choice really

Either a Representative supports the government of the United States and their oath to protect it, or else they support the armed overthrow of the government and willingly disregard that oath. No wiggle room.