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b_b  ·  2940 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've argued previously that this was a win-win for Pence. God help us all if he's running the show. As much as I despise the idea of trump-as-president, I've warned my friends and family to not be too loud with the "impeach trump" calls.

kleinbl00  ·  2940 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I am unconvinced that Pence's de facto and de jure positions are relevant. The advantage of a Trump impeachment is it leads to an administration in disgrace.

b_b  ·  2940 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I wonder if it matters today though. In Nixon's day there was still a such thing as a Republican statesman and Republican embarrassment and dignity. Those things are in retreat at the moment as party continues to erode the state. Paul Ryan couldn't even denounce Russian interference in the election, and Mitch McConnell seemed to enjoy the whole thing.

kleinbl00  ·  2940 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I also wonder.

I think we're about to find out.