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thesquanderer

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35. Is it even possible to initiate impeachment proceedings without the cooperation of the speaker of the house?

Reply to Escape (Reply #13)

Sun Apr 20, 2025, 12:37 PM

Apr 2025

They might have to first vote to remove Johnson and elect a Dem?

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About Lisa Murkowski's "we're all afraid" statement [View all] mdbl Apr 2025 OP

+1 CrispyQ Apr 2025 #1

I am so over this fear thing. Hope22 Apr 2025 #67

She wants everyone to think she's afraid Zorro Apr 2025 #77

They will still be threatened if they do that, but at least they would be spooky3 Apr 2025 #2

connotation NJCher Apr 2025 #7

They need to name names. kacekwl Apr 2025 #21

If she was referring to her physical safety, we're in a bad place, and that is what I believe she was referring to. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2025 #3

They need to hire security then. mdbl Apr 2025 #5

Be a lot of security then Tree Lady Apr 2025 #19

Romney had security. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2025 #33

At least Romney has a net worth of about $200 million. It makes family security very affordable. thesquanderer Apr 2025 #34

And they need to speak very openly and loudly about these physical threats. They need to show courage. Bluetus Apr 2025 #36

I'm guessing that behind the scenes she is doing just that MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #53

Very possible. We keep hearing stories of how most of the Republicans really hate Trump Bluetus Apr 2025 #65

Not likely but there is hope MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #68

And the damage he is doing, so far, isn't really what the oligarchs really care about Bluetus Apr 2025 #72

Really the only person Trump is pleasing is Putin. MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #82

There are other ways, such as online doxing, calling, swat teams, nude photos, etc. Walleye Apr 2025 #6

Imagine them Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #44

If she gets out of the way who do you think will replace her? MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #52

Ah yes Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #57

working a lot better than a MAGA MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #83

Yes, that's what makes it so damn frustrating. Only a few patriotic Republicans could change this thing around, but they Walleye Apr 2025 #4

I will not critisize Lisa Murkowski, icnorth Apr 2025 #8

Her statement implied she's not the only one mdbl Apr 2025 #9

At Mark Warner's phone town hall recently he said several spooky3 Apr 2025 #10

She's fine it's her impression of the other MAGA pols... They're not afraid enough uponit7771 Apr 2025 #17

Amen. Save you wrath for the cowards who cower Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #45

until she sets herself apart from the greedy old pig party Skittles Apr 2025 #47

I've thought the same oregonjen Apr 2025 #11

At this point it's their patriotic duty IMO mdbl Apr 2025 #14

when do repukes EVER put country over party - or themselves? Skittles Apr 2025 #48

I know, I know, perhaps a little Pollyanna of me to think they might stand strong for our country oregonjen Apr 2025 #69

they even turned 9/11 into an excuse to start a war based on lies Skittles Apr 2025 #70

Have the Brownshirts been issuing death threats The Wizard Apr 2025 #12

Trump would pardon them thought crime Apr 2025 #50

Or..... Escape Apr 2025 #13

Is it even possible to initiate impeachment proceedings without the cooperation of the speaker of the house? thesquanderer Apr 2025 #35

if republican in the house switched to independent and caucused with the Dems mdbl Apr 2025 #54

Even if you could get 50% of the House to impeach him EmmaLee E Apr 2025 #87

THIS !!! I don't trust there's enough of MAGA pols that are really afraid uponit7771 Apr 2025 #15

It's possible. Their own greed seems to always win out over law and order. mdbl Apr 2025 #16

Yep, they're more greedy than afraid uponit7771 Apr 2025 #18

I wrote THE plan up in early February mchill Apr 2025 #20

not "Dauntless" nor "Gryffindor" nor "Jedi" not "Starfleet". Whatever they are, not pro American. Tetrachloride Apr 2025 #22

Some of them talk big DENVERPOPS Apr 2025 #23

Republican Senators were too afraid to properly vet and reject Trump's nominees, they just rubber-stamped them. sop Apr 2025 #24

The current GOP representatives Dan Apr 2025 #25

Offer immunity Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #26

If you're that afraid LilElf70 Apr 2025 #27

If she quits, which is more likely, that her seat will be filled by a Dem? Or by a MAGA republican? (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2025 #37

All Murkowski is saying.... Joe Nation Apr 2025 #28

The media has been amplifying this story to enable complicity-washing for those who watch and do nothing. hay rick Apr 2025 #29

Senators, Congress, judges, Lawyers Traildogbob Apr 2025 #30

Of Course They're Afraid! BBbats Apr 2025 #31

What little system of Govt we have left was set up to allow these reps to change things mdbl Apr 2025 #56

k and r BoRaGard Apr 2025 #32

Exactly! Chicagogrl1 Apr 2025 #38

They're afraid they will lose their Far Right donors. n/t AntiFascist Apr 2025 #39

She said they were afraid BaronChocula Apr 2025 #40

It will take more than a handful Ruby the Liberal Apr 2025 #41

I saw Romney was spending 20k a week on security Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #42

I don't think that would change the reasons Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #43

additionally, barbtries Apr 2025 #46

I call BS Lokee11 Apr 2025 #49

If Murkowski is that afraid of her own Federal government... AntiFascist Apr 2025 #59

Sounds like a 50501 targeted protest Akakoji Apr 2025 #66

If they did that in the House as well, Mblaze Apr 2025 #51

Proposed: GoFundMe campaign to provide security for R's who switch to I or D SupportSanity Apr 2025 #55

They're all richer than most of us nt GenThePerservering Apr 2025 #62

Right. We shouldn't try to think of anything at all. SupportSanity Apr 2025 #64

That's assuming TSF doesn't have something else on them... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #58

It's bullshit. They're afraid of being voted out of office or losing power. Oneironaut Apr 2025 #60

I think the biggest fear for many of them is going back to a 9-5 workday EVERYDAY Bengus81 Apr 2025 #85

What ever happened to Live Free or Die? Pris Apr 2025 #61

She voted for impeachment Nululu Apr 2025 #63

This crime syndicate of a party has had a million opportunities to stand up and do the right thing over the last decade. Karasu Apr 2025 #71

The time to act is now Meowmee Apr 2025 #73

Then impeach the f**ker. JohnSJ Apr 2025 #74

To be fair, she did. AkFemDem Apr 2025 #76

Isn't she the one who said Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2025 #75

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2025 #78

Every time I see that worthless pathetic clip of her (as she's being worthless and pathetic), calimary Apr 2025 #79

Quit the GOP, declare yourself an independent, caucus with Sanders and King. Scalded Nun Apr 2025 #80

I can't imagine any kind of scenario where what you propose would happen. LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #81

Screw you, you coward get some back bone and resist the mad king. OverBurn Apr 2025 #84

You swore to defend the constitution. returnee Apr 2025 #86

TRANSLATION: "We're all bozos on this bus" Montauk6 Apr 2025 #88

they're not banding together because many of them are hiding something ecstatic Apr 2025 #89

All that any need to do is create a group that is unified. Notice what the Big 10 schools are doing. themaguffin Apr 2025 #90