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drray23

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14. it will be impossible. you need 67 votes in senate (2/3) to convict, not just a majority.

Reply to AfternoonJoe (Reply #11)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 10:16 AM

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We have never in the history of this country held the Senate with that many seats. To get there would require convincing enough republicans to vote for it. Yes, we can easily clear the house and impeach, but convicting is a near impossible task.
On the other hand, the whole process could serve to document his many crimes, so it's not without merit.

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Hell Ya (NT) Daigan Friday #1

Sure EarlG Friday #2

The emoluments clause would seem a good place to start. Prairie_Seagull Friday #19

Since there's no chance of conviction in the senate, cloudbase Friday #3

Agreed. Especially if there are no Republicans who will vote to convict. Buckeyeblue Friday #15

First step might be to try to use it as a threat karynnj Friday #4

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Only if we also take the Senate and can ensure a conviction... SKKY Friday #8

Yes. LisaL Friday #9

Not without something that changes the math EdmondDantes_ Friday #10

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We'd need 19 Republicans to convict Dave says Friday #21

Given the Supremes ruling... AfternoonJoe Friday #11

it will be impossible. you need 67 votes in senate (2/3) to convict, not just a majority. drray23 Friday #14

Not totally true ITAL Friday #16

If there is a real chance of conviction and removal DetroitLegalBeagle Friday #13

Fuck, yes. Multiple times. Johonny Friday #17

Let's make sure that the Dems win the midterms first! imanamerican63 Friday #18

No. Just fuck him leftstreet Friday #20

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