Knowing what we know about Nancy Pelosi stating Democrats are not on the path to impeachment makes Alyssa Milano sharing Rep. David Cicilline’s thread on the steps of impeachment even sadder.
Or funnier, depending on how you look at it.
A thread on the steps of impeachment. https://t.co/8pRVzpcCV5
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 22, 2019
You keep dreamin’, sweetie.
Impeachment 101
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
1. Opening an Impeachment Inquiry:
A formal opening of the process to consider whether the President has committed high crimes and misdemeanors.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
Which we know via a two-year investigation Trump has not but whatever helps David sleep better at night.
2. Investigation:
Once an inquiry has been opened, evidence is gathered, witnesses are called and documents reviewed.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
This has already been done, Democrats just didn’t like the results.
3. Articles of Impeachment:
Once the Judiciary Committee completes its investigation, it may vote for Articles of Impeachment if the evidence supports the finding that the President has committed high crimes and misdemeanors. If not, it will decline to file such charges.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
Nancy Pelosi herself has said this is not going to happen anytime soon.
4. House Floor Vote on Impeachment:
If Articles of Impeachment are filed, the House will be asked to vote on these articles. Passage results in the official charging of the President for having committed high crimes and misdemeanors.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
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He’s trying SO HARD.
5. Senate Trial
Even once impeached by the House, the President is not removed from office, until such time as he or she is convicted by the Senate on a 2/3 vote of its members.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
Even if they got this far David has to know the Senate would not convict.
Which is probably why Nancy doesn’t want them wasting any more time on this.
In summary:
1. Opening Impeachment Inquiry
2. Investigation and Evidence Gathering
3. Consideration of Articles of Impeachment by Judiciary Committee
4. Consideration of Articles of Impeachment by Full House
5. Trial by Senate
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) May 22, 2019
Meh.
So, it can’t happen.
— Rat Fink (@shmidtBC) May 23, 2019
Basically.
Reading Alyssa Milano's Twitter feed is like watching cave men discover fire for the first time. Lots of confusion, pain, howling, and grunting.
— Amy (@RightHookUSA) May 23, 2019
Heh.
Alyssa is an expert on impeachment and Constitutional law. After years of intense study, she is one of the foremost authorities on politics & law. Mensa qualified, we are lucky to have her as a resource, without her we would all be less informed
— Greg Levin (@GSLpatriot) May 22, 2019
Impeach him for what?You can’t impeach somebody because you don’t like them
— Donna Duchesne (@dimndluvr) May 22, 2019
But that doesn’t mean they won’t keep trying.
After the wasteful circus that is the first few steps, this thread should be renamed Re-election 101.
— Funky Code Medina ✝️ (@spazafraz) May 22, 2019
Trump really should send these people thank you notes, especially Alyssa Milano.
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