• About
  • The Poetry of Protest

Show Me Progress

~ covering government and politics in Missouri – since 2007

Show Me Progress

Tag Archives: impeachment

Okay, impeach this!

20 Friday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

≈ 3 Comments

Tags

bribery, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, quid pro quo, space doesn't vote

In October:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
[….]
6:05 AM · Oct 1, 2019

It happened.

We thought we’d take a first hand look. Out in the upper Midwest:

Space doesn’t get to vote.

Previously:

Impeachment: almost too stupid to remember to breathe (October 1, 2019

Impeach this! (December 20, 2019)

Impeach this!

20 Friday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

≈ 4 Comments

Tags

bribery, corruption, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, Iowa, population density, quid pro quo, space doesn't vote

In October:

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
[….]
6:05 AM · Oct 1, 2019

It happened.

We thought we’d take a first hand look. Out in Iowa:

In Iowa. Space doesn’t vote.

Population density is an actual thing, eh?

Previously:

Impeachment: almost too stupid to remember to breathe (October 1, 2019

Gov. Mike Parson (r): Everyone, clap louder!

19 Thursday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri Governor, social media

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bribery, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, missouri, obstruction, quid pro quo, right wingnut, social media, Twitter

We keep missing those speeches from republican office holders praising Donald Trump’s honesty, empathy, fortitude, loyalty…

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Last night:

Mike Parson @mikeparson
*1,340*

The number of days liberals have been obsessed with this impeachment scam. Those 1,340 days could have been spent working on issues that would’ve made life better for all Americans.
#mogov
[….]
7:13 PM · Dec 18, 2019

Some of the responses:

Seems like a good reason to donate to @nicolergalloway

*1,017*

The number of days my parents and siblings are banned to visit me at my home in St. Louis, MO because of #travel_ban. Fix that if you can Mr. Governor. If you have *any* explanation, I’d love to hear THAT.

I notice that you don’t say anything about the Abuse of Power, the Obstruction of Congress, the Obstruction of Justice, the racism, the dishonesty, the rape, the racism…

Yes, people have wanted to be rid of him for a long time, because he has been horrible that long.

How many bills has the Senate picked up from the House in this sitting of Congress, Mike?

That’s an inconvenient question.

Clearly, you don’t care about the constitution or the rule of law. I guess that says it all for the Republican Party these days. #Galloway2020

Mike they passed 400 bills this session alone.

Have you checked out the huge pile of bills passed by House languishing in Senate?

You won’t get your position handed to you next time.

Okay, now do Greitens.

Must.not.make.comment…

Worry about your own state. You have yet another school district ready to go to 4 days due to lack of funds. You are getting us precariously close to that 50th spot in education in the nation. Worry about your own job. Because you’re not doing it. – A Missouri Resident

Like the 400 bills they passed that area now sitting on McConnell’s desk rotting? That kind of work?

Do you live in a cave without access to the news or do you just like to sit and complain cause you support the wrong side of history?

They are upholding their oaths of office. You, on the other hand, are pandering to the crook in the WH. Shameful. Can’t wait to be vote you out of office.

Not “liberals” but people who believe in the rule of law. Your comments are disingenuous.

400 bills passed by the Democratic House crafted to help the American people languish in the Republican led Senate. Are you intentionally lying, or just ignorant?

Yes.

And:

Mike Parson @mikeparson
Instead, a political party has weaponized impeachment for the first time in history. They haven’t moved past Republican’s HISTORIC victory in 2016 and can’t beat our president at the ballot box in 2020.
7:13 PM · Dec 18, 2019

No one can be this willfully stupid, can they? Was this written by one of those overcompensated twenty-something low level campaign communications staffers? Just asking.

Uh, there was also an election in 2018. How many seats in the House of Representatives flipped, changing the majority party? You know, actually reflecting the will of the voters.

“…can’t beat our president at the ballot box in 2020.” Why not? He was beat, by around three million votes, in 2016.

Some of the responses:

Governor, the president invited a foreign adversary to aid him in his ‘16 campaign. He obstructed the investigation. As president he used the power of his office to compel another foreign government to investigate his domestic political rival, hoping to sway the next election.

You have to ignore so many facts to make this statement

I’m embarrassed you represent Missouri. #GOPCorruptionOverCountry

“Historic”? Do you mean because it was one of the few times someone won the presidency through electoral college only and not popular vote? Or the fact that for the first time in our history our president was handed the office by the meddling of a foreign government?

Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): we all missed your floor speech praising Donald Trump’s honesty, empathy, fortitude, loyalty…

19 Thursday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

4th Congressional District, bribery, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, missouri, obstruction, quid pro quo, social media, Twitter, Vicky Hartzler

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) [2016 file photo].

Yesterday:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
First impeachment article – NO
7:36 PM · Dec 18, 2019

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
Second article of impeachment – NO
7:41 PM · Dec 18, 2019

Some of the responses:

And you lost

Let’s see what happens in the Senate.

That could be a while.

Vicky doesn’t believe jeopardizing our national security is an abuse of power.

Let’s fire her.

Enjoy your false idol.

Happy Impeachment Day!!!

Or is it Merry?

Don’t you have a plane to catch?

We see what you did there.

History will remember you Vicky.

Disgraceful.

Yep. You ARE the team player.

It’s official.

Vicky believes it’s appropriate for a sitting president to solicit foreign gov’t interference in US elections and to use appropriated aid as leverage.

#UnAmerican
#Shame

Missouri voters should take their civic duty more seriously.

In 2016, they voted for a governor who was removed from office and a president who has been impeached.

And, of course, voted for a MO-4 Rep who doesn’t care about the sovereignty of the United States.

Vicky is a Trump puppet

You don’t represent me, and you don’t represent patriots of this country. You are an embarrassment, complicent, and a traitor to your oath of office.

What is the point of you?

If you can’t/won’t do your job, resign.

Time to dust off the ol’ resume Vicky

Worth it all If you open up a textbook in 100 years the first line about Trump will be that he’s one of 3 presidents to be impeached

Vote NO to Vicky Hartzler in November 2020

I am very disturbed that Republicans in the house and senate are putting their political party ahead of their duty to our country.

Vicky doesn’t believe ignoring lawful Congressional subpoenas is Obstruction of Congress.

She has violated her oath to uphold the separation of powers.

A wilful insistence to ignore illegal acts (even those committed by the President) doesn’t seem very American.

Coward.

I’m sure if any Democratic President ignored every subpoena a Republican majority House sent them, you’d vote the same way? If I was accused of a crime and declined to participate in my trial, do you think I’d be acquitted? Either way, the answer is no and you’re a moron.

Shame on you for not acting morally and ethically.

Could you meet with your constituents and talk us through why you voted no? Were the witnesses not believable? Do you think he did nothing wrong? Meet with us and let’s talk.

That’s not gonna happen. Ever.

You’ll never get my vote again. I’ll actually campaign for anyone running against you.

Did you not listen to the evidence? You have lost my vote because you vote for political party instead of the issue.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Donald Trump (r) finally wins his first and second popular votes *

18 Wednesday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

abuse of power, Articles of Impeachment, bribery, Donald Trump, extortion, House votes, impeached, impeachment, obstruction, quid pro quo

* stolen from someone on the Internets

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

This evening in the U.S. House of Representatives:

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 695
H RES 755 YEA-AND-NAY 18-Dec-2019 8:32 PM
QUESTION: On Agreeing to Article I of the Resolution
BILL TITLE: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors

—- YEAS 230 —

Clay
Cleaver

—- NAYS 197 —

Graves (MO)
Hartzler
Long
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

—- ANSWERED “PRESENT” 1 —

Gabbard

—- NOT VOTING 3 —

And:

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 696
H RES 755 RECORDED VOTE 18-Dec-2019 8:50 PM
QUESTION: On Agreeing to Article II of the Resolution
BILL TITLE: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors

—- AYES 229 —

Clay
Cleaver

—- NOES 198 —

Graves (MO)
Hartzler
Long
Luetkemeyer
Smith (MO)
Wagner

— ANSWERED “PRESENT” 1 —

Gabbard

—- NOT VOTING 3 —

So much for the brand.

Tulsi Gabbard. What was she thinking? Or not.

Previously:

Impeachment: the unhinged letter (December 18, 2019)

Impeach and Remove Rally – Kansas City – December 17, 2019 (December 17, 2017)

Impeach and Remove Rally – Kansas City – December 17, 2019

17 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

#resist, bribery, corruption, Donald Trump, emoluments, extortion, impeachment, Kansas City, missouri, obstruction, protest, quid pro quo, rally

At 5:00 p.m. this evening close to two hundred individuals gathered in below freezing temperatures to stand in day old snow at Mill Creek Park near the entrance to the Plaza in Kansas City – in support of impeaching and removing Donald Trump (r). This was one of over 600 hundred such rallies organized across the country on the eve of the House debate and vote on articles of impeachment for Trump.

“Trump is not above the law.”

Media coverage included at least two Kansas City metro area television stations.

Interview with the metro area ABC affiliate.

“Trust America, not Russia”

“Impeach!”

The Four Horsemen of Impeachment:

“Extortion, Bribery, Obstruction, Emoluments”

“Impeach Trump”

“Putin on the Grift”

“Trump is not above the law”

Interview with the metro area Fox affiliate.

For the most part the reaction from passing traffic into the Plaza shopping area was supportive – consisting mostly of sustained car horns. The occasional Trump dead ender shouted at the protesters. The response from the picket line was a group chant of “lock him up.”

The junior senator from Missouri speaks (sort of)

17 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Josh Hawley, social media, US Senate

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

bribery, corruption, extortion, impeachment, Josh Hawley, missouri, quid pro quo, social media, Trump, Twitter

Yesterday evening, from Josh Hawley (r):

Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Joining @IngrahamAngle tonight to discuss the Dems’ latest stunts in the impeachment circus. Now Senate Dems want to call ONLY their own witnesses. Hunter Biden should be first on the witness list
[….]
6:02 PM – 16 Dec 2019

Again, there was much hilarity in the responses:

You’re a stooge dude.

Yep, but Hawley does not even qualify to be a real good stooge. He’s more like Curly Joe.

Oh, bullsh*t. Schumer proposed #MoscowMitch s own rules for the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Republicans never ever want to follow their own rules! They think the rules don’t apply to them. Kinda elitist that way.

What do you expect from an empty suit like #entitledJoshHawley?

Did Hunter Biden withhold aid to allies?

Actually @realDonaldTrump should be first.

Shouldn’t Trump’s key witnesses in his defense (provided he has one) be himself and his admin? How the heck is Hunter Biden going to show he didn’t withhold aid in exchange for personal gain?

Resign now. Fox News gave up all pretense of objectivity years ago.Have fun spewing state propaganda. I miss Claire.

“Whataboutism” pure & simple, Senator. I think u should call him & his father. You’ll likely find out that there’s no “there” there. Then call Mulvaney, Pompeo, Giuliani and Bolton. That would be interesting.

Remind me again. What office does Hunter Biden hold or is running for?

Why aren’t you nearly as suspicious of the current nepotism running rampant in the WH?

also, will you be announcing when you will be holding a town hall meeting with your constituents?!

We were wondering about that.

He never shows up in my city

trump’s puppet

I don’t think he’s ever held a town hall meeting.

You mean like Claire?

In other words, you’ll be discussing how you’ll be violating your pledge to uphold the Constitution.

It is very sad to see a supposed “constitutional lawyer” contributing to the shredding of our founding document.

Ladder climbing again, playing the faux news circuit as usual. Other than that are you doing in real work in DC? At least you can do shout outs for the local wine stores and gyms just like you did in MO.

Awesome!!! Please let us know why it’s ok for the President used tax payers dollars to shake down the leader of another country for his personal political gain. Why is it ok for other countries to participate on n our elections?

We’re pretty sure that was sarcasm.

Josh, I know you are busy with the Fox News entertainers so I am dropping you a link here to the Impeachment Report. Hope you read it before making anymore asinine comments.

You’re asking him to read?

this man was an AG. seriously.

Not for very long. The ladder called to him.

I thought you taught at a law school. Shouldn’t you know better?

Hunter Biden is not a fact witness. #HorseShitHawley

So you admit you’re not going to be a fair and impartial juror? You know, I’m your constituent, and I’d appreciate it if you actually took this process seriously.

Following the Constitution is no stunt. We’re going to impeach that fascist…and tell Laura Seig Heil.

So it’s ok for the President or you to use American treasure as a bargaining chip with foreign governments? For your personal gain? Are you serious?

This. Is. Not. About. Hunter. Biden. It is about trump. Biden is a private citizen. He has been investigated and cleared. trump confessed. trump has a Constitutional obligation. You say it’s OK trump did it. Rudy is still criming. You are obstructing.[….]

Oh, FFS. What is wrong with you?! Why are you the way you are?

Distract and deflect. Have a town hall to hear what your constituents think. You represent THEM not the R party.

You mean like Claire?

Defense of the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES is not a stunt. You’re a disgrace to the state of Missouri, the legal profession, and your country. #ImpeachTrump

No sir, the impeachment is not a joke. There is ample evidence to prove otherwise. The joke is the enabling you people do.

Democrats are using the Constitution to hold Trump accountable for his misconduct. The president pressured a foreign country, with American tax dollars, into attacking America’s elections and citizens.

America won’t have fair elections when Republicans are bribing countries.

You’re a one man circus act. You don’t even give a shit about your constituents.

You’re a Constitutional lawyer? You sound like a toady. Your new lord and savior proclaimed the emolument clause of the US constitution is phony. Who and what will stop him if he proclaims the 1st amendment or bill of rights is phony? Not his toadies.

Josh,

I am a MO resident. I vote. You are spineless turd.

Thank you

You’re a joke.

Grow some balls Hawley do the right thing for once!!!!

History will not remember you kindly for your role in the destruction of our government by Trump. How will you be able to look your children in the eyes? You are despicable.

Hey, Dipshit. You’re a lawyer. You know damn well a crime isn’t needed for impeachment. You think everyone is stupid? They’re not. They see right through your bullshit. Honor your oath. Protect and defend the Constitution, not a man. Get your shit together.

Are you an idiot or do you think we are? Was he present for the phone call?

So are you going to refuse to be sworn or just commit perjury, Josh?

Choices, choices.

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

You know, we would be able use newer file photos if he’d only schedule some open public town halls somewhere in Missouri some time.

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Why not hold an open public town hall in the district and actually find out?

13 Friday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media, Town Hall

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

4th Congressional District, abuse of power, bribery, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, missouri, obstruction, quid pro quo, social media, sychophant, Twitter, Vicky Hartzler

But, she won’t.

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) [2016 file photo].

This morning:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
The Judiciary Committee #ImpeachmentVote was a straight party vote. I remember when Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Nadler said that impeachment should be broad and bipartisan.

#MO04 overwhelmingly support @realDonaldTrump. I won’t be supporting the Democrats’ political theatrics.
[….]
9:44 AM · Dec 13, 2019

“…I remember when Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Nadler said that impeachment should be broad and bipartisan….”

It is. If you don’t count the republican sycophants in Congress.

As usual, there was much hilarity in the comments:

I remember when the GOP cared about the Constitution too…

It should be…..but GOP put Trump above the Constitution.

Never in my life did I think I would live to see the day the gop betrays the country en masse, and yet here we are.

“should be” but “can’t be” when we have a #ComplicitCorruptGOP full of #usefullidots

“Make America Great Again” – in Russian.

Hard to be bipartisan when you have a panel of monkeys covering their eyes and ears and intentionally misconstruing the Constitution whilst screaming into mics in a pathetic contest to see who can get a FOX News soundbite to activate the dialysis center voting bloc.

“Faux News channel, fascist groupies” – protest sign, circa 2003- 2004.

That was before Putin took over a party.

“Россия” (Russia) – a variant of the Russian presidential flag.

That would require you. #CountryBeforeParty

Vicky Hartzler, enabling the man behind Trump University and the Trump Foundation.

You have abdicated your sworn duty and responsibility. Shame on you

This independent, suburban voter thinks the fact that this was a vote straight done party lines says more about Republicans than Democrats.

I feel like I’m living in the twilight zone, how in the world can you deny the evidence against that poor excuse for a human being. You are doing a great disservice to this country and the people will remember this!

Maybe, maybe not.

I think Pelosi made the grave mistake believing that there were a few Republicans that would stand up against a man so corrupt he had to pay 2 million to charities he stole from. It was her genuine mistake to believe this could be ethically handled.

It should be but Republicans are corrupt. All roads lead to Putin.

In Russian – “We are so fucked.”

That was when there was still an assumption Republicans would put country before party. That’s clearly out the window. And it doesn’t preclude the Dems doing the right thing. You’re shameful.

It has gone down the toilet with trump

I remember when #GOP was respectable.

We never thought the GOP was this criminal. But ya are, Blanche!

As your constituent I want you to know that I SUPPORT the impeachment of the traitor trump. And if you don’t then I will actively campaign against you in your next election.

I remember when representatives worked for the country and didn’t enable a criminal

If only there were witnesses who were handed subpoenas that could provide exculpatory evidence for the President…

She incorrectly assumed that there would be some members of the GOP that weren’t treasonous cowards. She was wrong.

There’s that.

So you think it is ok for a president to withhold aid in exchange for help with his personal reelection campaign? Our only if it’s your guy? It’s ok for a president to refuse to cooperate with a constitutionally mandated congressional investigation?

You too took an oath to defend the constitution, and you, your colleagues, and @POTUS are guilty dereliction of duty! Do your job and defend the Republic!

I remember when the GOP respected the constitution. Good times, long ago.

It would have been broad and bipartisan if Republicans had read the Constitution and followed its guidelines. No sane, ethical person can possibly think that what Trump has been doing to our country is right. It’s immoral and traitorous.

And it should have been. Too bad republicans are cowards who will not stand up for our democracy.

Complains about voting along party lines
Votes along party lines.

You can’t write hypocrisy like this

Yes, it’s too bad that the Republicans are more about partisan loyalty than loyalty to the OATH OF OFFICE they took. It makes me sad.

I remember when republicans were against foreign influence in our elections.

Maybe you should try having a town hall sometime so you can find out what your constituents actually think

Bingo!

So you don’t support impeachment for political reasons, the truth and the Constitution be damned? Got it.

Do you remember when you had a soul? What did you get for it, Vicky? Did you trade it for a golden fleece? Will that protect you from the scythes of history? The contempt of men and women?

Political theatrics is what the GOP displayed for all of America to see. #MoscowMitch

Shame on you. Your constituents wont forget your cowardice.

The GOP chose to ignore the abuses by Trump. That is on, and will always be on the GOP. That stain will stay with them in all of history.

Following a con man pulling the ultimate con.

Host a town hall and you will learn otherwise. Don’t forget you represent your whole district not just your base.

Not gonna happen.

Impeachment doesn’t undo an election. It charges an unfit President with high crimes and misdemeanors. If he were to be removed Mike Pence would be President and HRC would still be a private citizen. Get it?

And I remember what @LindseyGrahamSC said about @realDonaldTrump before he got elected. DO YOU?

There’s that.

How nice to know your job is far more important then your oath of office, the Constitution of the US, and the American people as a whole, history will record you as being just that spineless.

When history is recorded, people will note the Republicans who did not vote for impeachment.

That was said before and surely couldn’t have accounted for the fact of the entire GOP turning their backs on their oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution. Just to protect one conman who would throw you under the bus in a heartbeat if it meant saving himself.

I’d like you to do me a favor, though.

Heh.

I remember when republicans cared about the rule of law. I guess times have changed huh?

The impeachment is not trying to undo Missourians’ votes for President Trump. That is dishonest and misleading. On the other hand, if you are in favor of Congress abdicating oversight of any President going forward, vote no.

So are you in the “he didn’t do it” camp or the “it’s fine that he did it” camp?

The “I don’t want to get primaried by a greater whack job than me” camp.

You can’t say you made this decision based on the evidence submitted. What ever price they paid for you was too much. I hope you got the money up front

Republican intransigence is not a defense

When you took office you swore an oath to protect & defend the Constitution of the United States, not to defend/protect the president or the Republican Party. Evidence shows trump committed impeachable offenses. To vote for impeachment is to honor your oath.

Shocking to no one. You would rather watch our democracy burn then dare get in the way of your farm subsidy checks. But hey, maybe you want to come to the biggest city in your district to talk about it? Lol – just kidding, I know you never willingly talk to your constituents.

I think they underestimated how craven their current Republican peers are. Congrats on being on the wrong side of history.

You will go down in history as part of the Russian plot to take down American democracy.

Future generations will have to read about it in Russian.

spare me with your bull

Putin thanks you Vicky

I am embarrassed for the GOP theatrics and hysteria during the proceedings. The only thing they can do is yell and scream nonsense because there is no defense for the lawlessness of the current administration. As one of your constituents I ask you to put Country over Party.

I remember when Republicans were intellectually honest and had principles.

Actually, no, I don’t. They have been systematically lying to the American people, defunding education systems, disenfranchising voters, and enriching their donors since before I was born.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) [2016 file photo].

GOP whining in the dead of night

13 Friday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in social media

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bribery, corruption, Donald Trump, extortion, impeachment, social media, Twitter

Late last night:

Andrea Mitchell @mitchellreports
At 11:15 pm ET after 14 hour #impeachment meeting Chairman Jerry Nadler surprises GOP postponing final vote on Articles of Impeachment until 10 am Friday. Angry GOP leader Doug Collins is furious
10:19 PM · Dec 12, 2019

And:

Andrea Mitchell @mitchellreports
. @RepDougCollins angrily calls Nadler’s postponement of final vote until Friday “the most bush league stunt” he’d ever seen adding “this crap” is why people don’t like Congress.
10:26 PM · Dec 12, 2019

Doug Collins (r), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, can’t say they hurried and passed the Articles of Impeachment out of the committee “in the dead of night”. Sad.

Heh. Now that’s some serious chutzpah.

Some of the responses:

We are all tired of his yelling. Go home.

Oh I don’t know. I rather liked it. It’s nice to see Dems playing hardball for a change.

Actually, Representative Collin’s bombastic attitude throughout the day is what I find so disappointing about Congress – that is, the unnecessary lack of civility between members.

Or, maybe people wonder why he lost his mind over having to work on a Friday.

If they voted tonight Collins would accuse them of a sneaky midnight vote, wait til morning he complains about that too. Fake outrage.

GOP proposed amendments not capable of passing or serious & debated them endlessly to grandstand and after 15 hours of grandstanding, lying, & clowning cries because they are sent home at 11 pm.

That is quite funny coming from this man.

Yes. Nothing motivates me more than the fury I feel when a congressman makes another congressman change his travel plans.

This is Doug showing everyone what a rube he is, he just got played because he wanted a vote in the dead of the night.

And on and on…

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D): Impeach

11 Wednesday Dec 2019

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

5th Congressional District, abuse of power, bribery, corruption, Donald Trump, Emanuel Cleaver, extortion, impeachment, missouri, obsruction of Congress

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D) [2019 file photo].

Cleaver’s Statement on House Judiciary Committee Introducing Articles of Impeachment
Dec 10, 2019 [….]
(Washington, D.C.) – United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee announced the introduction of articles of impeachment against the President of the United States.

Today is a profoundly sad day for our nation. My heart is heavy, as we enter only the fourth time in our country’s history that the House of Representatives has been forced to introduce articles of impeachment against a sitting President. While no member of Congress comes to Washington to remove a President from power, we all swear an oath to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States. In recent months, the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees have presented a case with overwhelming evidence exposing significant presidential misconduct. The case presented alleges that the President abused the power of his office and undermined American national security by withholding congressionally-approved military aid in an effort to coerce a vulnerable foreign government into smearing a domestic political rival before the 2020 elections. This is a grave perversion of presidential power and antithetical to America’s founding ideals based on fair elections free from foreign interference.

I was extremely reluctant to agree to support an impeachment inquiry into the President. It was, and still is, a discomforting decision. But, as is the case in all of life, the most painful thing is ofttimes the most principled thing. After reviewing witness testimony, the call summary, and public statements from the President and his Chief of Staff, I am left with no other choice but to support the articles of impeachment introduced in the House. The evidence presented is unquestionably sufficient for a trial in the Senate. Should the articles of impeachment be sent to the Senate, I’m hopeful that every American will pay close attention to what is being presented and ask themselves whether or not this is the way we want our democracy to function moving forward. In this pivotal moment, I am thinking about my grandchildren and the country I want to leave for them. Future generations will look back on this time as a defining moment in American democracy. I intend to be on the right side of history.

###

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) [2018 file photo].

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Recent Posts

  • Campaign Finance: Democracy
  • Campaign Finance: like they need the money
  • Choice in Missouri
  • Campaign Finance: “I, the billionaire”
  • Current status

Recent Comments

Steve Duane Phipps on No Kings – Warrensburg,…
No Kings – War… on Warrensburg, Missouri – No Kin…
Campaign Finance: pr… on Campaign Finance: for billiona…
Campaign Finance: wa… on About that ‘inconvenient…
Campaign Finance: ke… on About that ‘inconvenient…

Archives

  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • April 2026
  • March 2026
  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007

Categories

  • campaign finance
  • Claire McCaskill
  • Congress
  • Democratic Party News
  • Eric Schmitt
  • Healthcare
  • Hillary Clinton
  • Interview
  • Jason Smith
  • Josh Hawley
  • Mark Alford
  • media criticism
  • meta
  • Missouri General Assembly
  • Missouri Governor
  • Missouri House
  • Missouri Senate
  • Resist
  • Roy Blunt
  • social media
  • Standing Rock
  • Town Hall
  • Uncategorized
  • US Senate

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Blogroll

  • Balloon Juice
  • Crooks and Liars
  • Digby
  • I Spy With My Little Eye
  • Lawyers, Guns, and Money
  • No More Mister Nice Blog
  • The Great Orange Satan
  • Washington Monthly
  • Yael Abouhalkah

Donate to Show Me Progress via PayPal

Your modest support helps keep the lights on. Click on the button:

Blog Stats

  • 1,052,677 hits

Powered by WordPress.com.

Loading Comments...