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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI got an email from Joe Kennedy III yesterday. Thought I'd share it
To: Me
After reading every page of the Mueller Report, it's clear to me that the President of the United States repeatedly obstructed the federal investigation into Russian attacks on our elections.
The time has come for the House to begin impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.
I have to tell you: I don't love this idea. All Americans regardless of party or race or sexual orientation or religion or gender or age are better off when the President of the United States isn't suspected of breaking the law.
But the president is the chief executive of our country, tasked with making sure our laws are carried out. Obstruction is the exact opposite of the job description, a betrayal of everything our entire system of justice rests on.
Like every member of Congress (and like Donald Trump), I took an oath to defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law.
If Congress doesn't keep that oath if we don't step up to defend the law we're complicit in its failure.
This isn't about politics. And it's not about what's convenient.
This is about responsibility. It's about keeping our word and protecting our future. It's about doing what's right.
More soon,
Joe
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Not because of his name, but because I think he really has something special that no other politician seems to have. (that I am aware of).
It's hard to describe, but there is a certain quality about him that makes me believe that he could be someone who could heal this country from what Trump has done to it. Practical reasons for liking him are his political views, his integrity, his humility, his compassion and kindness, etc. But there is a certain something else about him that makes me believe he will do great things in this world.
hermetic
(8,328 posts)exactly the same!
LakeArenal
(28,856 posts)I dont know why folks seem to think it would be or should be a primary opponent.
brush
(53,922 posts)saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)If Democrats in Congress allow a criminal to operate above the law, shame on them. I understand that the Minority Leader in the Senate does not think the timing is "right" for Impeachment.
I will stay in my lane and do all that I can to elect the next Democratic Senator from Arizona, Mark Kelly.
hermetic
(8,328 posts)all the Democratic senators we can get. I just hope it's not too late.
MuseRider
(34,133 posts)"Huh? I just won 3 tic tac toe games in a row from ole Louie here! Impeachment? Who?"
EDIT: I am sorry, I am in the middle of a bunch of awful stuff. I meant to add that you have a mighty fine congressman. I really like him and am so glad he and the other Dems are there.