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snot

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5. I recently heard that,

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 07:25 PM

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in preparing for the impeachment attempt during Trump's first term, a lawyer for the prosecution drew up 30+ grounds for impeachment including the Emoluments Clause, which was perhaps the strongest one; but the Dems chose to use only the weakest ground, because too many Dems had also received emoluments, etc.

The Constitution is on its last legs; but I'm hoping for a revival!

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George Conway: If this guy isn't impeached and removed, what's the point to the whole Constitution? [View all] highplainsdem Tuesday OP

You had me at "if" George. Go for it, but make sure we get enough Senators to remove him! hlthe2b Tuesday #1

He's committed many crimes... lame54 Tuesday #6

So two ex-republicans are starting to realize that their progressoid Tuesday #2

Maga has rendered the constitution highly ineffective NewHendoLib Tuesday #3

He should preach this to his repuke party. SheltieLover Tuesday #4

I recently heard that, snot Tuesday #5