It would be a brilliant move wouldn't it?
It would deny Trump the opportunity to be exonerated by what would truly be a rigged, and unjust court. It would handcuff McConnell, as he handcuffed Obama. It might even allow more damming information to be uncovered and presented which would be more difficult to deny. Allow time for those tax returns to be presented.
Oh the possibilities...
Hopefully they will continue inquiries. I like this idea of withholding the articles from the Senate, since they made it clear it would be a sham anyway. I think they should keep having hearings, and draw up, say, one article of impeachment a month. That way, by the time we get to election day, there would be at least 12. And then if we can flip the senate, the trial could be for ALL the articles. (insert evil laugh and rub hands gleefully)
So good old Moscow Mitch is being schooled by Pelosi! Pelosi will hold these articles of impeachment as long as possible and wait for Trump to hang himself (figuratively, of course). She will wait till just the right moment. In the meantime, the Republicans who have not yet declared will face heat from the voters, and Mitch will get a taste of what he has put this country through. Honestly, what can he say? The House has sent hundreds of bills to the Senate, and the McConnell refuses to allow votes on them. He also delayed Garland's nomination for the Supreme Court so they could get a Trump loyalist and a suspected sexual predator in their unending quest to take away women's rights to their own bodies. So how can he or any Republican complain if Pelosi holds the articles until such time that she sees fit to send them. After all, didn't the Republicans claim the process was too rushed?
Trump and McConnell, why do you even bother? On your best day and her worst day, Pelosi would still run circles around you two without breaking a sweat. Pelosi for President!
Thank you, @Allyn @Lovendures, @Mas1581, @Laura-f Your words give strength. When I watched Schiff's impeachment speech, I saw how at first he was struggling to get his power as he faced the shouts of his opponents. The president had earlier sent him a barely veiled threat to his life. But then as Schiff continued speaking, he found his voice and began channeling our nation's forefathers. I've been thinking of this famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day 1776. The colonial army was in tatters, nearly starved, cold, ragged and most thought the war against King George was lost.
I was at the laundromat and one of the channels was set to Fox. I can’t even see that channel without getting mad. I looked up and saw The Turtle addressing the Impeachment. I was not looking the whole time but I saw some bits of the excuses the Republicans were giving.
1. Democrats having been wanting to Impeach T since his the beginning.
2. This was rushed. The fastest Impeachment in history
3. They could have taken there time but no
4. They are made because T used his presidential executive privileges.
Thats all I saw.
Then I saw that Fox was saying the Democrats are scarred to take this to the Senate that is why they are holding on to it. ??? yeah ok.
I too have thought of Washington crossing the Delaware this week. I can barely comprehend the courage, leadership and honor which resonated from him during that time.
Thank you for noticing and recognizing what Adam Schiff said last night and what so many others have done as lawmakers this week and over the past several months. We need to notice the good that is around us, helping us, fighting for us.
If one chooses to observe and reflect, one just might discover our Congress is full of many brave and courageous representatives. My children (in their 20's) have had the opportunity to live during a pivotal historical time as elected lawmakers rally to defend the constitution, champion what is right and just and stand up for all people in our nation. They have been gifted an awakening regarding the fragility of the foundation upon which our country stands. They are inspired to make sure they vote, march, educate their peers and even share information with their parents. Yes, there are current lawmakers in whom we all can feel admiration and inspiration. Their actions will help guide our future leaders.
Before Lincoln's great and powerful Gettysburg Address, there was Daniel Webster 's senate speech in 1830. It would appear Webster inspired Lincoln.
"...It is, Sir, the people's Constitution, the people's Government, made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people. The people of the United States have declared that this Constitution shall be the supreme law. We must either admit the proposition or dispute their authority."
I am wondering if Nancy Pelosi should get Chief Justice John Roberts involved in the process of deciding which witnesses should testify at the senate trial. John Roberts is the one who is supposed to preside over the trial. Would he want a quick whitewash job or an honest trial? I would hope that he would opt to have many witnesses on both sides testify so we and the general public can better determine all the pertinent facts. Even if Trump is not convicted at the senate trial, the hearings could harm the GOP politically if independents become convinced that Trump is truly an extremely dangerous hardened criminal who needs to be removed as soon as possible.
Earlier this week, after Congress and the WH departed for the holidays, the White House was forced to release an email sent 90 minutes after Trump hung up from the phone from his "perfect" extortion call with Zelinksky. The email was from the Office of Management and Budget (which is part of the Executive Branch) directing the Defense Department to hold back military aid to Ukraine and also not to tell anyone about it. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-admin-forced-turn-ukraine-aid-documents/story?id=67869710 If Trump and his enablers thought it was such a perfect call, then why was OMB told to keep the aid memo a secret?
I think this explains the situation: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/18/chief-justice-john-roberts-to-play-key-role-in-trump-impeachment-trial.html