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Can Ryan and McConnell be impeached, if they had knowledge of collusion? (Original Post) cheyanne Jul 2017 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #1
Impeachment doesn't apply to Congress marylandblue Jul 2017 #2
+1 And expulsion requires 2/3 vote onenote Jul 2017 #5
Impeachment is NOT an objectively decided action rock Jul 2017 #3
No. onenote Jul 2017 #4
I Would Think Any Repug That Had Knowledge Of Collusion With The Russians..... global1 Jul 2017 #6
I keep asking that question. They ARE complicit but that's not a crime unfortunately. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #7
They can be indicted for their part in the conspiracy meow2u3 Jul 2017 #8

Response to cheyanne (Original post)

rock

(13,218 posts)
3. Impeachment is NOT an objectively decided action
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 03:47 PM
Jul 2017

Charging impeachment is a subjective call made by the House (the indictment). Trying is then done by the Senate (the trial). The closest thing they have to an objective definition is that the person be guilty of "high crimes or misdemeanors". Obviously a judgement call. So the answer to your question is, "Yes".

global1

(25,250 posts)
6. I Would Think Any Repug That Had Knowledge Of Collusion With The Russians.....
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 03:54 PM
Jul 2017

throughout this process would be tainted and accessories if they didn't speak up to the authorities during the collusion.

I think they could be pressured into resigning their jobs. Not sure of any legal implications - but I'm sure if Mueller proves any of this out he'd have the answers.

One couldn't trust any elected official going forward if they had knowledge of crimes being committed by the Trump team. They would have to be removed from office. I'm thinking forced into resigning.

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)
8. They can be indicted for their part in the conspiracy
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 04:23 PM
Jul 2017

Congress doesn't have the immunity given a President for crimes, so they can--and have been--indicted, tried, and convicted of crimes. A 2/3 majority can expel a felonious Congresscritter and/or Senator.

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