If Trump was impeached on obstruction of justice while the Russia Investigation was still ongoing (and completely free from his control), would that increase the chances of him seeing jail time?
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If Trump was impeached on obstruction of justice while the Russia Investigation was still ongoing (and completely free from his control), would that increase the chances of him seeing jail time?
He likely wouldn't be impeached while it was still ongoing since Mueller wouldn't have made his final report yet. Everything should happen at once.
Possible Trump defence regarding the Flynn thing, feat. Jim Risch (R-ID)
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His lawyers are gonna push that so fecking hard, the sad thing is that might just be a decent defence.
Manafort is such a galactic idiot. 
Using the old "I'll make myself look even more guilty" ploy I see.
Smart like a FOX.
He wont be impeached. Simple as.
Do you think he'll be president in three years time?
Sessions argued in Clinton impeachment that presidents can obstruct justice
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/04/jeff-sessions-president-obstruct-justice-bill-clinton-278517
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/04/jeff-sessions-president-obstruct-justice-bill-clinton-278517
That’s a helluva pull from Politico there. Obviously they can’t apply the same logic and rules to one of their own but it will be fun to watch the squirm while they explain why it’s different in this case.
I would love for him to be impeached but I think yes he will run out his 4 fecking years and when he stands for reelection he will lose.
The pace at which Mueller is moving, I think he’ll lay down some very serious charges and a water tight case on Trump and a lot of his associates by July. I think he’ll be out of office July 19.
Doesnt the speaker have the final vote or something on impeachment? Will the Republicans controlling everything doubt it will happen.
Be interested to know why you think this?
I wouldn't say he definitely will be to suggest he definitely won't given all that is happening is a bit of a claim.
The speaker is 3rd in line and the 2nd in line is currently heavily implicated in all this.
LOL
I'm intrigued to see how the Republicans approach this. Obviously they detest Trump but until now they've caved to him and have been entirely spineless. Actually impeaching him would be an admission of guilt in having stood by him and they may let him soldier on.
KT McFarland has sure come along way.
I used to remember her appear on Fox's live webcast called "The strategy room" around the time Obama got elected.
I used to remember her appear on Fox's live webcast called "The strategy room" around the time Obama got elected.
How do you think she slithered into the administration. She was part of the Fox News cabal who attempted to surge into the administration during the transition. Laura Ingraham, Heather Nauert, the Mooch, and KT were all under consideration early on.
At one stage it looked like Ingaraham was favourite to replace Spicer. Would have been crazy with her as press secretary.
She was actually gunning for the job before Spicer was appointed, but Preibus, who was still in Trump's good graces at the time, pushed for his RNC lackey Spicer to get the job. Ingraham would've been comparably disastrous as Spicer and Sanders.
I agree with @RCR07 that he won't be impeached.
I hold out hope that Mueller can get enough on him that he'll resign and get sent to prison however.
Although it would be even more spectacular if he gets charged whilst sitting President. Can that happen?
I hold out hope that Mueller can get enough on him that he'll resign and get sent to prison however.
Although it would be even more spectacular if he gets charged whilst sitting President. Can that happen?
If the Dems win the house next November, the odds of an impeachment rocket upwards.
I can't see Sanders lasting. At some point there will be a line crossed where she will just say feck it. I have mixed feelings on individuals in his inner circle staying put (they can actually make things better) but for the likes of Spicer, Sanders etc they can go feck themselves. They constantly defend the indefensible.
Careful with that wording!!! I almost instinctively googled "Bernie health"
In regard to Risch in the Comey hearing above...
Voting record since Jan 2017 (for/against Trump) - 90% for - https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/james-e-risch/
Defending Trump on a Russian discussion leak - http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article151035097.html
Voting for Trump over Hillary despite "distasteful" - http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article108912547.html
Russian interference & softball questions - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/a..._defense_of_trump_in_senate_russia_probe.html
Playing semantics in the Comey hearing - https://www.pastemagazine.com/artic...jim-risch-r-id-play-a-ridiculous-game-of.html
Didn't care for Dems wanting Flynn investigation - http://boisestatepublicradio.org/po...shows-over-fallout-flynn-resignation#stream/0
Bottom line: A typical identity politician, and I wouldn't trust him in any impeachment scenario as he'll likely side with the home party.
Voting record since Jan 2017 (for/against Trump) - 90% for - https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/james-e-risch/
Defending Trump on a Russian discussion leak - http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article151035097.html
Voting for Trump over Hillary despite "distasteful" - http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article108912547.html
Russian interference & softball questions - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/a..._defense_of_trump_in_senate_russia_probe.html
Playing semantics in the Comey hearing - https://www.pastemagazine.com/artic...jim-risch-r-id-play-a-ridiculous-game-of.html
Didn't care for Dems wanting Flynn investigation - http://boisestatepublicradio.org/po...shows-over-fallout-flynn-resignation#stream/0
Bottom line: A typical identity politician, and I wouldn't trust him in any impeachment scenario as he'll likely side with the home party.
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/05/pelosi-trump-impeach-house-democrats-244567
Same cowardly shit she pulled over Bush.
That was back in May, it's escalated since then and I think they've got to be careful how they play it.
You're forgetting Americans do their dates ass backwards. It was the 5th November.
To quote the great Lester Freamon
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ueller-on-trump-accounts-source-idUSKBN1DZ0XN
That's some big news.
Back in July, Trump said that Mueller would be crossing the red line if he started looking at his finances.
Back in July, Trump said that Mueller would be crossing the red line if he started looking at his finances.
I think in all likelihood, Mueller crossed that bridge a long time ago. My best guess is that we're only hearing about this because Deutsche Bank are leaking it themselves - note that the source of the article is in Germany.
The obsession with the Wire on this site is too damn high.
It's a great show, that's true.As for "Best ever", let's not get that far.It's the best TV show ever made, no level of obsession can do it justice.