I'm going to post this here so I don't step on toes in GD

[Hotler]

Retaking the House will do no good if Nancy or ? keeps impeachment off the table. I'm hoping for tough , bold leadership that will stop playing nice with the repugs. I'm listening for the term "bite me" to come out of the democrats once and awhile.

[SHRED]

1. Post election fine if we retake the House

Pre election I don't think it's wise.

If we don't take the Senate by a super majority it will be an exercise in futility however.

[ehrnst]

3. Indeed. If there is anything that will get the Trump voters out is

the threat of impeachment.

Not good to talk about that before it can happen.

I think that the GOP would LOOOOOOVE for the twofer of Dems clamoring for Nancy to threaten impeachment right now.

[SHRED]

5. I agree wholeheartedly

[lunasun]

10. ++ Agree plus let's face it at this point all talk they could not do it until after they win

Win first
Trumpers will indeed rouse their on the fence or none voting neighbors against the injustice of impeachment and it's a potential win for Rs

[marylandblue]

2. Oversight, not impeachment

Don't put the cart before the horse. If he is to be removed from office, then we need to build public support by putting the evidence in public view.

[SHRED]

6. Bingo

[brush]

8. That's what we can do once we win the House

We will have the committee chairs who can hold hearings on trump's crimes, do investigations, subpoena witnesses—all which will get info to the public as the press will have to cover them.

[ehrnst]

4. Well, Trump voters have a rage boner right now and "Nancy Pelosi calls for impeaching Trump"

is the best way to get them down to the voting booth this November to shoot their electoral wad.

To use the rude parlance of campaign strategy.

[SHRED]

7. Yep

[gibraltar72]

9. Probably wise to keep our powder dry until

Muellers reports come out. If it is as I believe it will be then make that argument.

[George II]

11. What does this have to do with the Statement of Purpose of the "Economy" Group?

"Discuss fiscal and economic policy. Budget, taxes, spending, etc."

[cutroot]

12. republicans are always driven by rage and fear

They are maxed out in that respect. It is the cheating and obstruction that give them their edge. Impeachment should be our call to arms.

[Hoyt]

13. Not true. Retaking House can block crappy legislation. It also allows House to pass legislation

on healthcare, social security, education, taxes, minimum wage, etc., that GOPers will either have to enact or reject, indicating their true colors.

Impeachment would be nice, but is not absolutely necessary to neuter trump.

[Turbineguy]

14. One thing about governing, you have to think ahead.

It might be better to sit on trump than impeach him and get Pence.

[Wwcd]

15. Why is this posted in 'Economy Forum'? Clear Violation of Forum Purpose.

You can't hide out a thread in another forum because of blowback you may not want to hear.

This belongs in GD.
At least honor the system DU has given us.

Your Thread has Absolutely Nothing to do with ECONOMY
Thank you.

[Tansy_Gold]

16. In defense of hotler -- you're welcome here!

Discussions in this group have often gone off in different directions. And one of the benefits of DU groups is that members can feel comfortable and protected within them where they would feel more vulnerable in the larger forums.

This is a group, not a forum. Groups often serve as safe havens for members who share similar interests and viewpoints.

Over the years, the Economy Group has discussed just about everything. It's in that "etc." of the group's stated purpose.

Discuss fiscal and economic policy. Budget, taxes, spending, etc.

But here's another thing --

In the Fox & Friends interview aired today, Trump himself brought up the issue of impeachment, claiming that if he were to be impeached, the market would crash and everyone would be poor. Political issues often have direct impacts both positive and negative on the markets and the economy. Is it a stretch to justify discussion of potential impeachment in this group? Maybe. But in the past we've gone much further afield.

THAT ALL BEING SAID, I have to agree that maybe now isn't the best time for Democrats to discuss impeachment as a possibility, especially since Trump himself is bringing the subject up. Let the GOP discuss it, air the pros and cons, take the responsibility for what they've done. Even with successful mid-term elections in November, the Democrats will not have an impeachment-level majority in the Senate.

But the power to investigate, with subpoenas to get testimony and documents, will fall to the Democrats in the House with a flip. That could ultimately lead to the shift toward impeachment support in the Senate. Impeachment then becomes a more valid point for discussion.

I don't run this group; I have no power to shut down a discussion. But I do have the power to support a long-time member of this group and point out how I personally see the subject as perfectly valid, even if I don't 100% agree with hotler. Maybe only 95.4%.

[Hotler]

18. Well bless your heart, thanks for scolding me., hey, you have a nice day. nt

[Hotler]

17. I didn't say go shout impeachment from the roof tops. Geez.

I just hope for a lot more backbone from the Democratic party than I've seen in the past.