dajo9 said:
B.A. Bearacus said:
This is a big plus for Elizabeth Warren in my view
I do not want the House to be political and calculated in their approach to impeachment, just do what the report and Constitution mandates: action.
That said, I do think that waiting just a few weeks to get un-redacted version, interview Mueller & Barr, perhaps interview other witnesses too, and give Trump a chance to testify himself (he won't) is prudent and is a logical first step in the process.
I also can't help but wonder if an unspoken concern is Trump resigns and Pence pardons OR Trump removed from office and Pence pardons. I do think that contingencies based on Trump not escaping punishment is also a responsibility of this Congress.
I can see the GOP making the calculation that Trump is toast, they approach Trump via Barr and work out an immunity deal where he steps down, Trump accepts because he wants to protect kids and thinks his reputation takes less of a hit if he controls when he leaves (imagines he can still have viable business if he can positions his resignation as a Deep State coup and the Dems corrupt government forcing him out=he is victim), and then Pence steps in as the holy one there to clean up the mess and forgive Trump like Jesus and they throw everything at his re-election. That would be disgusting.
I will be furious if Trump dodges punishment and is able to strike a deal where he is not prosecuted on his financial crimes (in addition to his conspiracy and obstruction). He and his family need consequence for the good of justice and the country's future. And that goes for the dirty administrative, cabinet, Congressional members, media allies (Hannity!), Trump org, and family. The entire lot get shame and financial ruin and penalties/jail and NO CUSHY CORPORATE SOFT LANDINGS. They don't get to parlay this to conservative media personas or speaking engagements or positions on boards. There has to be a total stigma to all these liars and cooperators where they are poison for any organization.