Impeachment That May Never Come To Pass. Only Republicans Can BE Impeached, After All…. Silly Conservatives…
In a recent statement on December 15, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin asserted that President Joe Biden cannot be impeached for actions he took while serving as vice president. Mullin, a former congressman, emphasized the need for an airtight case, cautioning against playing politics with impeachment, a sentiment echoed by other GOP senators. The bar for impeachment, he argued, is high—it must involve a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while the official is in their current office.
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is warning that President Biden could not be impeached and removed from office for any conduct or crimes committed before he was elected. WKRG
Impeachment, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, allows the House of Representatives to charge a president or federal officer for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” If the House approves charges, the Senate conducts a trial to determine whether to convict or acquit the accused official. Notably, impeachment only requires a majority in the House, where Republicans hold a narrow majority, while conviction demands a supermajority in the Senate, where Democrats currently have 51 seats.
Mullin’s stance aligns with the viewpoint that crimes leading to impeachment must be committed while an official is in office. Evan Davis, a former member of the House Judiciary Committee involved in President Richard Nixon’s impeachment inquiry, emphasized this principle, stating that impeachment should be based on conduct incompatible with the constitutional principles of the presidential office and offenses committed during the individual’s tenure as president.
GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions – conduct committed BEFORE he was POTUS. This is what many Democrats have been saying for months now when pointing to so-called “evidence” from when Biden was VP or a civilian. Zebert Brown
The House recently approved an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, a move that had been initiated without a prior vote. Representative James Comer, a Republican leading the probe, emphasized the intention to hold Biden accountable for alleged lies, corruption, and obstruction. The focus of the investigation has largely centered on the actions of the Bidens during Joe Biden’s vice presidency from 2009 to 2017 and the period from 2018 to 2020 when he was out of office.
Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says the Biden impeachment inquiry is like “closing the barn door when all the farm animals have gotten out.”
She earns a hearty laugh from disgraced Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell. pic.twitter.com/X2toebxgG5
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Republicans argue that evidence uncovered so far undermines President Biden’s statements, including his claim that he did not communicate with his son’s business associates. A former associate of Hunter Biden reportedly testified that President Biden dined with various associates, including Russians, and participated in other meetings.
GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions – The Hill. HeidiLeeStockenstrom
President Biden has dismissed the inquiry as a “baseless political stunt” unsupported by facts. However, Mullin maintains that if an impeachable offense is presented, senators, regardless of their political affiliation, should convict Biden. He asserted that some moderate Democrats, whom he did not name, would be open to conviction if the case were strong.
Publicly, Democratic senators have criticized the Republican-led investigation into President Biden. Senator Chris Van Hollen highlighted urgent priorities needing attention, accusing House Republicans of pushing a “sham impeachment.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, after the Senate passed a defense bill, criticized the impeachment inquiry as a “clown-car” distraction.
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As the impeachment inquiry unfolds, it remains a contentious issue, with legal constraints and political considerations playing a significant role in shaping the debate. The question of whether President Biden can be impeached for actions predating his current term raises complex constitutional and procedural considerations, making it a focal point of political discourse.
Al Santana, freelance writer
Major Points Discussed:
- Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin argues that President Biden cannot be impeached for actions taken as vice president, emphasizing the need for an airtight case. He stresses that any impeachment-worthy offense must meet high standards, including being a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in the current office.
- The U.S. Constitution permits the House of Representatives to charge a president or federal officer for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House, where Republicans have a narrow majority, while conviction demands a supermajority in the Senate, where Democrats currently hold 51 seats.
- Echoing historical perspectives, experts like Evan Davis argue that impeachment should be based on offenses committed while in office as president. This principle underscores the gravity of impeachment, linking it to conduct incompatible with constitutional principles during the individual’s tenure as president.
- The House approved an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, spearheaded by Republican Representative James Comer. The investigation primarily focuses on actions by the Bidens during Joe Biden’s vice presidency (2009-2017) and the subsequent period (2018-2020) when he was out of office.
- President Biden dismisses the inquiry as a “baseless political stunt,” while Republicans argue that evidence uncovered contradicts his statements. The public debate surrounding the impeachment is marked by Democratic senators criticizing the investigation as a distraction from urgent priorities, contrasting with Republican efforts to hold Biden accountable for alleged lies, corruption, and obstruction.
Comments – Threads – Links
- GOP senator says Biden ‘may not be’ impeachable since he wasn’t in office during accused actions –The Washington Times
- The House passed HR 2, a strong Border Security bill earlier this year. The GOP has been demanding Senator Schumer & President Biden to work with us and fix this humanitarian & security disaster. Thankfully, more Democrats now are also calling for action. Don Bacon
- GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions (So he can take foreign bribes before he becomes president and it is okay.) Roger Blood
- GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions. TONY V
- SENATE GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions.SENATE GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions. Nikita
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