Wed
Jan 13 2021
04:41 pm
By: R. Neal
Trump is now the only president to be impeached twice. The vote was 232 for impeachment, 197 against, all Republicans, with four not voting (all Republicalans). Ten Republicans voted for impeachment.
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Unity ca not happen until
Unity can not happen until there is accountability.
Press release...Burchett
Press release...
Burchett votes against 2nd effort to impeach President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 13, 2021) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against an article of impeachment accusing President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection. Rep. Burchett released the following statement:
“Every single thug who rioted last week acted of their own free will and is personally responsible for their crimes. They were not forced by President Trump to do what they did, and the President should have called his supporters off long before he did. Rushing impeachment through the House won’t fix the problems that led to the assault on the Capitol Building.”
Burchett's thought process is
(in reply to R. Neal)
Burchett's thought process is the same that allowed leaders as Hitler to become a menace to society. All one has to do is look at the control Trump possesses over Burchetts mind. He doesn't seem to be able to comprehend this.
He really is simple minded. And to think I bragged on him a few times when he was mayor. Fool me once!
Trump now owns half of the
Trump now owns half of the presidential impeachments in U.S. history. He must be so proud of his achievement. Winning!
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(in reply to R. Neal)
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