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Abnredleg

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12. It's a question of political bandwidth

Wed May 14, 2025, 07:02 PM

May 2025

The GOP has given us all sorts of issues to run on that appeal to Independents - Independents view impeachment as politics as usual and that’s not what they are looking for.

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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all] OKIsItJustMe May 2025 OP

almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron May 2025 #1

Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope May 2025 #2

Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg May 2025 #4

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary May 2025 #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg May 2025 #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary May 2025 #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius May 2025 #17

It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins May 2025 #37

Thanks. LudwigPastorius May 2025 #65

Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus May 2025 #18

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover May 2025 #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks May 2025 #25

The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius May 2025 #30

So what? Bluetus May 2025 #46

"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius May 2025 #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus May 2025 #67

The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger May 2025 #11

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg May 2025 #14

I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger May 2025 #15

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg May 2025 #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E May 2025 #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg May 2025 #45

Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E May 2025 #56

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary May 2025 #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus May 2025 #19

Sure AKwannabe May 2025 #33

Lie down AKwannabe May 2025 #32

It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife May 2025 #48

Impeachment is not that something synni May 2025 #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary May 2025 #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin May 2025 #3

The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote May 2025 #6

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary May 2025 #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote May 2025 #43

Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger May 2025 #13

And yet he won four years later. onenote May 2025 #44

There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius May 2025 #62

Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger May 2025 #10

+10000! Karasu May 2025 #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe May 2025 #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife May 2025 #49

This is another example of BidenRocks May 2025 #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 May 2025 #39

Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks May 2025 #70

WE are not the RNC. murielm99 May 2025 #71

Republican dictator wins BidenRocks May 2025 #72

Screw the rules. murielm99 May 2025 #74

Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt May 2025 #24

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel May 2025 #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod May 2025 #27

Hehe AKwannabe May 2025 #35

I was going to say something like that electricmonk May 2025 #73

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 May 2025 #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor May 2025 #29

Whatevs AKwannabe May 2025 #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 May 2025 #31

They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters May 2025 #38

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife May 2025 #50

Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm May 2025 #52

We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife May 2025 #54

There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters May 2025 #57

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR May 2025 #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve May 2025 #42

Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #47

It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife May 2025 #51

He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #53

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary May 2025 #58

It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #59

No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary May 2025 #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary May 2025 #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight May 2025 #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid May 2025 #64

Yes! This! lees1975 May 2025 #69