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pbmus

(12,422 posts)
Fri Oct 25, 2019, 03:02 PM Oct 2019

Graham resolution rejected by 7 GOP senators + Manchin!

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1187724402370187264.html

This is really, really, really bad news for President Trump. 7 GOP senators + Joe Manchin declined to sign Graham's resolution condemning the impeachment inquiry
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Every American should be bothered by what Democrats are doing to Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham, after introducing a resolution to condemn the House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry on Thursday, called the process a “shadow substitute after the transparent process was shot dow…
https://www.foxnews.com/media/sen-lindsey-graham-every-american-should-be-bothered-by-what-democrats-are-doing-to-trump

Seriously, I dont know what Graham was thinking. Never mind that he couldn't get 1 Democrat; he couldn't even get to 100% of Republicans. Wait a minute ...
... is it possible that this resolution was Graham's way of alerting Trump that he's in trouble - while himself of course avowing 110% loyalty?
If Senate were to vote 54-46 for removal, then yes Trump stays on job - but wow will he be disgraced and damaged. And of course if count is 54-46, goodbye to any hope of wrapping up the proceedings in an afternoon.
Moreover, if reliable pro-Trump caucus has *already* shriveled to 46 ... and if that 46 includes senators like Burr, Sasse, Toomey whom Trump cannot count upon in a clinch - then things really look dark for Trump.
Not possible Graham doesn't understand all those mechanics way better than random journos on Twitter. Has Graham's game been all along to position himself for maximally effective treachery at the maximally effective time?
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Graham resolution rejected by 7 GOP senators + Manchin! (Original Post) pbmus Oct 2019 OP
You had me at "really, really, really bad news" Leghorn21 Oct 2019 #1
LOL! Me too! fleur-de-lisa Oct 2019 #2
Me three! eom Control-Z Oct 2019 #5
That does not bode well for Trump re Impeachment trial. TruckFump Oct 2019 #3
Wrong Again, Lindsey... The_Counsel Oct 2019 #4
Wow! mcar Oct 2019 #6
graham played a dangerous but smart game? As it test the waters for GOP senators who beachbumbob Oct 2019 #7
Leningrad Lindsey needs to sponsor a bill to... WyattKansas Oct 2019 #8

TruckFump

(5,812 posts)
3. That does not bode well for Trump re Impeachment trial.
Fri Oct 25, 2019, 03:10 PM
Oct 2019

Let's face it, no one but those in the closed door hearings knows all of what has been said and how bad it is. If 7 Repukes are backing off now...well, IMO, when it all comes out, there may be a "Goldwater moment" for Trump.

I doubt it that Trump has the ability to do what Nixon did and resign. IMO, he will ride the wave until he makes the history books as the first prez impeached AND removed.

The_Counsel

(1,660 posts)
4. Wrong Again, Lindsey...
Fri Oct 25, 2019, 03:18 PM
Oct 2019
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Every American should be bothered by what Democrats are doing to Trump


Wrong again, Lindsey...Every American should be bothered by what Trump is doing to America. So far only ~55% of us are, though...

If Trump has a problem with being investigated, and DOESN'T want to eventually be impeached, he should...maybe...idunno....STOP BREAKING THE LAW??

Lindsey Graham. What a fucking idiot...
 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
7. graham played a dangerous but smart game? As it test the waters for GOP senators who
Fri Oct 25, 2019, 03:33 PM
Oct 2019

may not follow the trump line?

WyattKansas

(1,648 posts)
8. Leningrad Lindsey needs to sponsor a bill to...
Fri Oct 25, 2019, 03:53 PM
Oct 2019

Power wash with bleach, sanitizing scrub, and steam clean every inch of the White House when the republican shit stain leaves for the next occupant. All historical items shall be sanitized as painstakingly as possible and all wall/floor coverings shall be removed for resurfacing after final steam clean step is complete. All ventilation or any other area where tRUMP cooties and bed bugs could reside shall also be sanitized. When complete, the White House should resemble a "brand new" status. If necessary, demo the old White House and rebuild to for the sake of restoring the White House to esteemed prestige.

Personally, I would want it torn down and rebuilt for the next President just to remove the foul stench.

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