It’s nut-cutting time up in the hizouse today, as the House votes to formalize the impeachment process. Here are the four arguments we will hear against impeachment 1. Trump did nothing wrong, it’s a witch hunt! (Hannity) 2. Trump may have done something wrong but nothing that rises to the level of impeachment (Susan Collins, …
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Send me a subpoena baby, tell me what to do
I’ll be curious to see if John Bolton shows up when he gets his subpoena and also if he actually throws Trump under the bus or just makes up stuff that supports Trump’s positions. It would be funny if he threw Trump under the bus and then Tucker and John Woo Yoo called him a …
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Hold on loosely
I’ve always thought that McConnell cares most about Republicans retaining the Senate. An impeachment trial in the Senate complicates that: Mr. McConnell sees the proceedings as necessary to protect a half a dozen moderates in states like Maine, Colorado and North Carolina who face re-election next year and must show voters they are giving the …
Susie baby looks like we goofed again
Susan Collins now trails a generic Democrat by 3 points. That goes up to 7 points in the poll when voters are asked who they would vote for if Collins opposes impeachment, which she likely will. Last month she led a generic Democrat by six points. Give here to the Balloon Juice Senate Fund, split …
He had a reason to get back to Lake Charles
I didn’t realize til now that Trump’s crazy rally in Lake Charles was because there’s a governor’s race in Louisiana today. If the Dem incumbent can avoid a run-off, that will be a big win for Dems. There’s also governor race in Kentucky and Mississippi coming up soon. You can write postcards to voters in …
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Lady of the House wondering where it’s gonna stop
Who knows how nuts the Trumpkins will get trying to block impeachment, but we can do our part to help vulnerable House Dems do the right thing and impeach Dolt 45. Give here to the Balloon Juice 2020 House Fund, split equally among the 17 most vulnerable Democratic incumbents (you can also parcel it out …
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Remember, remember the fifth of November
If you’ve got local elections this fall, don’t forget to vote. And if you’ve got time, get involved. We’ve got a big one coming up here — a county exec raise the Dems have a real chance of winning. If we do it will be the first time in over 30 years. That’s the Trump …
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