The predominant spin is that impeachment now would help the Trump re-election. I question that. I think impeachment would not help him win. If convicted in the Senate (who knows how that would turn out?) We would get Pence who would have a harder time winning an election with a Democratic party mobilized against him.
I think if/when Trump wins again by cheating, we will have no recourse.
Are you ready to accept a rigged re-election? They plan to steal the House and keep the Senate and Executive. They are dedicated to rigging the election.
I like the comment by Apotropaic which was buried in a different diary.
Here’s Apotropaic’s text, with my abbreviations and emphasis:
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We have ZERO POWER beyond impeachment. Yes. We can investigate and engage in “oversight” but …. We don’t have ANY enforcement ability beyond impeachment. If we impeach, we force the senate to have a trial.
It is our only real power.
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Subpoenas are a real power too, but they must survive the Supreme Court. …
So I ask you. Why are we not impeaching this criminal who is breaking the law on a daily basis.
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I accept that some are scared it could cost the election. Maybe. But I want a better argument. … Right now all we have is the speakers opinion and a bunch of people who back her without saying why.
Why? Real reasons.
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Bottom line, I think it is now or never. Banking on winning the 2020 elections is a riskier bet than impeachment now.