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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Dam Has Broken
First Mitch now Liz Cheney. The force of nature will start to overtake those who wish to continue to support Drumpf.
Vivienne235729
(3,384 posts)stopbush
(24,396 posts)The impeachment in the House needs only a simple majority.
The other gambit is that no R Senator participates in the Senate trial. Only 2/3 of Senators present are needed to convict. All 100 dont need to be there. If only the 50 D Senators are present only 34 need to vote for conviction.
marlakay
(11,480 posts)Of republicans go for it.
jcgoldie
(11,635 posts)As someone else mentioned the more likely scenario if Mitch is on board is he orchestrates enough reluctant republicans to stay home to get us to 2/3 of those present.
AntiFascist
(12,792 posts)those senators who are ashamed of Trump but don't want to cross him may stay away.
We only need 2/3 vote of those who are present.
This fact was covered by Laurence Tribe on Lawrence O'Donnell's show (and asked by Rachel Maddow)
Vivienne235729
(3,384 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,668 posts)Laurence Tribe: Senate Could Hold Short Impeachment Trial "If Halfway Responsible" - The Last Word
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017630953
Vivienne235729
(3,384 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,668 posts)I've posted the late night guys for a few years, including Bill Maher and John Oliver when they're on. I know a lot of DUers don't have cable or even watch TV. But these days there is so much happening in the news, I've never seen the V&M Forum so busy. Now I also watch for important guests and breaking news from MSNBC.
Vivienne235729
(3,384 posts)Raven123
(4,858 posts)Not that it hasnt been clear to most of us
secondwind
(16,903 posts)Straw Man
(6,625 posts)Continued allegiance to Trumpie would be financial suicide for the Republican Party as their big corporate donors turn away. Violent overthrow of the government just isn't good for business, y'know?
servermsh
(913 posts)I'm not exactly sure why he allowed this message in the media. We'll have to watch what he does.
In It to Win It
(8,263 posts)I think his brand in Kentucky is strong enough to withstand that, assuming he chooses to run for re-election.
Straw Man
(6,625 posts)He's 78 years old and just got re-elected to a six-year term.
Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,676 posts)That could affect Moscow Mitch's decision a bit.
In It to Win It
(8,263 posts)dansolo
(5,376 posts)If he tells Trump that he will definitely be convicted, he might get Trump to resign, and then they will argue that a conviction is no longer necessary. That will give them the excuse to not vote to convict.
jcgoldie
(11,635 posts)Trumps not resigning at this point because then he loses his whole "fight for Trump" populist fantasy. He will bring the GOP down in flames before he resigns for the good of anyone party or country.
Lotusflower70
(3,077 posts)I am not counting on Mitch. He is saying that Trump has committed impeachable offenses but will he do anything about it. Actions speak louder than words.
onecaliberal
(32,878 posts)Insurrectionists.
Hugin
(33,169 posts)Famous Moscow Mitch Quotes. Vol. I
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,865 posts)No Senators are involved.
Then the articles, or in this case the one article of impeachment, are sent to the Senate which holds a trial.
And have I missed something about Mitch saying he'll vote for conviction in the Senate trial?
cureautismnow
(1,677 posts)Mama, you've gotta move.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)fierywoman
(7,687 posts)dweller
(23,647 posts)needed to convict in the senate ...so depends how many show up to vote
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TxVietVet
(1,905 posts)POS conservanazis. The both of them.
Bluethroughu
(5,173 posts)uponit7771
(90,347 posts)... rating among MAGA Minions even after the treason there will not be enough kGOP to vote Trump out of office right now.
They made a deal with the devil and they're going to get screwed by him .. .NO DOUBT !!!
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)hell froze over, but they do vote to impeach, then we'll KNOW it.
Hugin
(33,169 posts)They may be migrating by soon.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,082 posts)We have 48 Dems, we need 67 votes to convict and remove.
It's not going to happen unless Trump does something else. Mitch will get it to the point of the vote and then hold off to have it to hold over Trump's head should the need arise between now and next week Wednesday.