Professor Moriarty wrote: » TBF to Comey, he did say that The Donald's hands weren't particularly small.
amandstu wrote: » toupée
Beechwoodspark wrote: » What time is this big comey interview airing at tonight does anyone know
Pence also revealed that the topic of funding for President Trump's proposed border wall did not come up in his meeting with Pena Nieto.
everlast75 wrote: » I'm stunned to see reports of Trump's popularity. It is, in a way, more disturbing than his behaviour as President. I read a quote about America recently which struck a chord with me, as it would explain a lot... 'Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' Isaac Asimov
PropJoe10 wrote: » Still petty to bring that stuff up though, for a career Justice Department official and former deputy AG, its not particularly classy.
Professor Moriarty wrote: » He's at 40% in the latest polls which is just 5% above his lowest since becoming POTUS. Essentially, he's been at an average of about 38%. You may have read the Rasmussen poll, which The Donald retweeted, showing him at 50%. Rasmussen is not to be taken seriously as it is consistently at variance with almost all other polls.
Water John wrote: » Everlast, Comey made the point that, the people of the USA must take ownership of having elected Trump. I think that would be the most important longer term message. Comey sees impeachment as giving the voters, a free pass. Not having to take responsibility for their actions. Comey really knows how to press, Trump's trigger points.
everlast75 wrote: » That is still a staggering figure when one considers the mires of shít he is in.
Zubeneschamali wrote: » No, this is normal. American politics is a team sport, and even though Trump was not the pick of the Republican team insiders, he is the face of the team and supporters will back him until the end. Some context:The announcement of an historic Vietnam peace settlement on January 23rd resulted in a leap in Nixon's approval rating to 67% -- but also demonstrated how short-lived the effects of such international events on public opinion can be. Nixon's surge in approval evaporated almost as quickly as it appeared. The relentless uncovering of damaging information about the Watergate scandal through the spring and summer of 1973 led to a steady deterioration in public approval of Nixon month by month. By May, Nixon's rating had dropped to 44%, and by August, it was at 31% -- representing a 36% drop in about six months. (A year later, in August 1974 when he resigned from office, Nixon's rating was 24%)
Professor Moriarty wrote: » Assuming he's also got it in for the GOP, who stood with The Donald or looked the other way when he was fired, then he might be looking at them taking a hammering in the mid terms. Remember, if The Donald goes then we have President Pence who will give the GOP an initial bounce.
Quin_Dub wrote: » Genuine Procedural question here.. If evidence of Collusion is found , even if it's not to DJT himself and that results in Trumps Impeachment could Pence also be impeached at the same time? My thinking here is that if Trumps election is deemed illegitimate surely that means the same for Pence? Even if he had absolutely Zero involvement in anything dodgy surely he can't be moved up to POTUS if the election that made him VP is found to be invalid? Also - If that occured would that mean we'd be looking at President Pelosi if the Dems take the house in November? (assuming impeachment doesn't happen until Dem's at least control the House)
everlast75 wrote: » I get that and understand you point and agree to a level. Nixon however had pretty much one controversy. Watergate. My point is that there is a relentless stream of controversies regarding DJT. I could not even list them all here, but off the top of my head 1) Payment in respect of damages for Trump Universities - 25million - 6 days ago! 2) Stormy Daniels lawsuit 3) Karen McDougal lawsuit 4) Mueller investigation 5) Emoluments lawsuit 6) Comey book and content 7) Fire and Fury book and content (to now a lesser degree) 8) Manafort's trial in July 9) Gates 10) Cambridge analytica 11) Cohen's office raided 12) Turn over of staff 13) Investigation into family finances That's off the top of my head. How even 38% of America, even those that are "team players" can stomach having this guy lead and represent your Country on an international level given the level of disgrace is completely baffling to me. Perhaps (and this is a scary thought) there is so much of it, it has all become white noise to the majority of americans..
FreudianSlippers wrote: » To suggest that the entire election be overturned would be unprecedented; separately, Pence would need to be linked to a crime in order to be impeached.
Quin_Dub wrote: » I suppose I get that from a purely Legal stand-point , but how could he ever hope to be seen to have any legitimacy if Trump is impeached for Election Collusion related items? I can see how he could stand his ground if they were to get Trump on something else , not related to the Election , but if it is election related Lame Duck wouldn't even begin to describe a Pence Presidency.
