Kamala Harris calls for Kavanaugh impeachment

[PunkinPi]

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I sat through those hearings. Brett Kavanaugh lied to the U.S. Senate and most importantly to the American people. He was put on the Court through a sham process and his place on the Court is an insult to the pursuit of truth and justice.

He must be impeached.

[vlyons]

1. yes yes yes

a 1000 times yes! and so did Justice Thomas lie.

[dalton99a]

2. Kick

[floppyboo]

10. Go Kamala! So important! Use those mad skills!

This would be the sweetest thing!
I guess Cali could afford to risk a senate seat - dems safe, no? - and if she isn't the candidate - AG for sure! She will be historically good at this!

[Duppers]

40. I love her grit!

Just not when she slammed Biden. Otherwise, I'm cheering her toughness in fighting Nazi tRump and his minions.

We need someone who's truly not afraid to tell all truths and attack. I'm leaning toward 2 other candidates for the top job but, as you stated, I'd love to see her as AG. Just love it.

[justie18]

3. Yes!

Go Kamala!

[Hortensis]

4. I have real hope he will ultimately. Many thousands

of legal and ethical experts stood against his appointment. His behaviors with women when he was in college are, incredible as it may seem, the least of the causes to remove him for, most of which continued right up to his elevation to the district court.

As for Harris, fine. She'll very possibly be in the senate to help remove him. But if she's busy elsewhere, California has a Democratic governor through 2022, who will appoint her successor.

[gordianot]

5. For one who is undecided this definitely helps.

[DesertRat]

6. Yes!

[mcar]

7. Yes!

[Politicub]

8. Yes! Kick kick kick!

[bigtree]

9. Excellent!

...thanks for posting this, PunkinPi.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Something peculiar about that Kavanaugh hearing.

Quite a bit, actually. But the one thing that woke me up was how he squealed and wailed and cried and sounded so shallow-- something that most people in this right-leaning community would have discredited as unmanly if anybody else did it--but Trump claimed he was fighting back and gave him a positive response. I felt like Kavanaugh could have done any number of stupid responses, and they still would have supported him.

Another example was how people responded to R.Kelly. Wasn't that the same kind of freak out, yet, look how people responded in the opposite manner.

WTF?

[CrispyQ]

14. Compare any of these men to HRC, who was questioned, (for what, 11 hours?) & kept her cool.

None of these right wing men, scratch that, right wing babies, could do what she did, & yet they strut around like they are so superior, with zero acknowledgement of the privilege they've had their entire lives.

[Baitball Blogger]

26. I think the right know their party is tainted. They don't care that we are stronger

on issues, principles, education, demeanor, integrity or any number of other qualities. It's come down to tribalism. For them, the end justifies the means.

[SharonAnn]

17. He'd been told by a Trump to "fight back" and "be aggressive"

I think his demeanor completely disqualified him for not having “judicial temperament”.

[Baitball Blogger]

24. He does come across like a headcase.

I don't think his legal reasoning will age well.

[TryLogic]

22. "I felt like Kavanaugh could have done any number of stupid responses,

and they still would have supported him."

Yep. Republicans are so screwed up it makes my head spin just trying to keep up with their inconsistencies and hypocricy.

[Baitball Blogger]

23. I think everyone knew that Kavanaugh was a strategic appointment.

They know they can count on him to steer the Supreme Court in the direction they want. Principles, ethics and stare decisis be damn.

[OMGWTF]

45. In 2011 Kavanaguh voted to allow foreign countries to make political contributions -- hmmmmmmm ...

[ehrnst]

73. He knew his audience was Trump. If he didn't appear "manly" then Trump might reconsider. (nt)

[KPN]

12. Every one of our candidates should feel this way. As to whether it's a smart

campaign message, I'm not sure.

[Duppers]

41. Why not?

It's past time when we should take these lying crooks down. What Dem doesn't think that?

[mountain grammy]

13. I support Democrats. Kavanaugh openly threatened Democrats.

Joe Manchin, a Democrat, voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. That's all I'm saying.

[JudyM]

15. Huge news, great leadership!

Kavanaugh is trending #1 and #3 on Twitter.

[Bettie]

16. Yes

Glad she's standing up and speaking about this.

[Polybius]

18. OK, but not yet

Wait until January 20th, 2021.

[crazytown]

20. Agreed. Nothing will get the freaks out in November

more than the idea that their beloved blackout Brett, might not be around to strike down Rowe.

[Polybius]

25. My worst fear is that he resigns in the next few months

Trump would replace him very easily in this Senate, probably with someone younger.

[crazytown]

27. That's not my worse fear,

it's RBG

[Polybius]

28. Oh yes

That's way worse, but I should have been more specific. I meant my worst fear with Kavanaugh.

[Doitnow]

43. Probably another slimy character who can also be impeached. What other kind of rot does 45 have to

pick from but someone else that could get impeached? There just has to be some group that can do a fast dive into the background of whoever he picks before being approved by the Senate.

[ehrnst]

70. Yep. When we have a Dem POTUS and Senate who will replace him with Garland. (nt)

[samplegirl]

19. A sexual predator

on the court!!! He’s got to go!

[SeaTownBlue]

21. Seems The FBI Only Protects The Powerful

Instead of doing their job catching crooks, and protecting America / Democracy.

The Trump Stain will live in infamy.....

[Skittles]

65. their failure to really investigate Kavanaugh needs to be investigated

also, why did the FBI speak nonsense about Hillary's emails when they KNEW Russia was helping Trump?

[NBachers]

66. As much as trump has insulted the FBI and betrayed the intelligence Community, they're still turning

cheap tricks for him like he's the pimp they're scared of.

[flibbitygiblets]

76. What Nbachers said.

[brer cat]

29. Yes!

K&R

[Funtatlaguy]

30. Oh hell yes !!!!!!!!!!!

[Guilded Lilly]

31. Heart felt KICK

[treestar]

32. Same procedure; impeachment by House, trial by Senate

So I guess good luck with that.

[Bradical79]

33. It won't happen...

...but it absolutely should. I'm just glad to hear some fight. We have to stop letting extreme corruption slide just because no one wants to rock the boat. This needs to be pushed to the American people, as the majority of us are a big part of the problem.

[aeromanKC]

34. Not IF, but When

It will happen. Of course not until the Dems take back the WH and Justice department. 2020 can't get here quick enough!!!

[RandySF]

35. K&R

[FakeNoose]

36. She's so right!

Thank you Kamala Harris. This needs to be said, and the Repukes are listening. Whether they will do anything about it remains to be seen. Shame on the Repuke Party for turning our highest court into a Chumpian-swamp.

Brett Kavanaugh is only there for one reason - to save Chump's ass when he gets impeached.

[beachbumbob]

37. Should be done January 2021 with New Democratic senate and

President....and increased in democratic house

[Chemisse]

38. Thank-you, Kamala.

This is the kind of talk I like to hear.

[Sogo]

39. He should.....

....RESIGN.

[cstanleytech]

42. So lets say impeachment does not happen simply due to the fact we lack the votes

what else is there? Can he be charged criminally for lying to Congress?

[StarfishSaver]

48. He can be but DOJ would have to charge him and, well, you know ...

[cstanleytech]

58. Ahh yes, Good ole Obstruction of Justice Barr.

[ehrnst]

71. Michael Cohen is one of the very few who ever got criminal penalties

for perjury in a congressional hearing.

Which is why we will see dozens of people taking the 5th during any impeachment hearings.


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/5-people-who-lied-congress-what-happened-them-n941936

[Politicub]

44. Someone as perverted as Kavanaugh can't just stop his deviant compulsive behavior

It's bound to happen that a more recent sexual offense will come to light, and it won't be outside the window of the statute of limitations.

There's no reason why a supreme court justice should be above the law. A Harris administration would prosecute. There's no doubt about that.

[LincolnRossiter]

46. Isn't she a sitting Senator?

Seems like the ball's more in her court than her twitter audience's. She must have some friends in the House who can introduce articles.

[StarfishSaver]

49. You're saying it's on Harris to get the House to impeach Kavanaugh?

What about Sanders or Warren or Klobuchar. Or Biden, who surely also has friends in the House - he even swore a lot of them in.

Or here's an idea. Beto is IN the House. Why not call upon HIM to introduce articles instead of saying it's on Harris to get one one of her friends in the House to do it?

[LincolnRossiter]

52. Not "on her" to lead the effort, but she's certainly in a better position to do something than most

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if that's truly her objective. And Beto didn't run for re-election to the House in 2018.

[StarfishSaver]

55. How is she any better positioned than Sanders, Warren, Klobuchar, Booker, Biden or Beto?

And you're right - I misspoke about Beto. He's no longer in the House, but he still has many relationships there, surely as many as Harris.

[treestar]

56. She's the one "calling" for it

Surely you don't claim she can call for it and expect other Senators to do her bidding?

But in any event, it starts in the House, leading to trial in the Senate, just like the POTUS.

[StarfishSaver]

57. She's not the only one calling for it

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The other candidates will likely follow suit soon.

[bigtree]

59. Castro, as well.

[OMGWTF]

47. Merrick Garland should be sitting on the SCOTUS

Moscow Mitch broke the Constitution when he denied him a hearing.

[SunSeeker]

50. Oh hell yes!

[50 Shades Of Blue]

51. K & R!

[Mc Mike]

53. Rec, thanks, Sen Harris. Nt.

[rogue emissary]

54. Out in front leading on this issue.

[bigtree]

60. k&r!

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[real Cannabis calm]

61. K&R

[BigmanPigman]

62. If she isn't POTUS or VP she should be the IG!

[FailureToCommunicate]

63. Yes!

[Skittles]

64. Kamala impresses me more and more

she is ferocious

[Hermit-The-Prog]

67. tell it!

I want Kamala Harris as AG, prosecuting the vermin infesting our government in all 3 branches. She knows how to follow the money.

[YOHABLO]

68. The House has too much on their plate at this time to go after Kavanaugh. Better to see Trump gone.

[ehrnst]

72. Trump won't "be gone" until Jan '21, unless McConnell suddenly grows a conscience. (nt)

[ehrnst]

69. Once we have a Dem POTUS and Senate in office to replace him, yes. (nt)

[AlexSFCA]

74. what is the process for impeaching SC justice?

has that happened before?

[yuiyoshida]

75. yup!

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[madville]

77. May have jumped early since the NYT changed the story last night

Now it just looks like the NYT purposely withheld that the woman allegedly involved in this new incident has said she has no memory of such a thing happening.

This latest outrage is gonna fade away quickly since the story fell apart within a day.

[AncientGeezer]

78. Yep..I'm surprised this is the 1st mention...

I've seen of NYT's "correction" today.