Donald Trump is never going to be thrown out of office by Congress. Here is what is going to happen. In November, between 30 and 50 seats in the House of Representatives will switch from red to blue. (I’ll have a more detailed and regularly updated prediction on that later on, but that’s my rough guess for now). That will turn the House Democratic, and they will be able to impeach. But in the Senate, there simply are not enough seats up for grabs to turn the Senate super-Blue. There is a pretty good chance that the majority will be Democratic. Or maybe not. But you need a super majority to convict and thus toss out an impeached POTUS. <\/p>\n
Other than the occasional lip service, the Republicans in Congress have shown full loyalty to their leader, Trump. A few of them will vote to throw him out, but not enough. He’ll stay.<\/p>\n
But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t go to an Impeachment Party on February 17th! Here is a press release from Need to Impeach<\/a>:<\/p>\n More than 5,000 Impeachment-themed Parties Planned Nationwide on February 17 <\/strong><\/p>\n Parties to Mark Presidents\u2019 Day and Call on Congress to Begin Trump Impeachment<\/em><\/p>\n (SAN FRANCISCO, February 8, 2018)\u2014More than 5,000 people across the country have signed on to host a \u201cParty to Impeach\u201d\u2014an initiative started by Need to Impeach Founder Tom Steyer to mobilize communities across the country and increase pressure on members of Congress to impeach Donald Trump.<\/p>\n The parties will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17\u2014Presidents\u2019 Day weekend\u2014in every state across the country, demonstrating the Need to Impeach movement\u2019s increasing reach, diversity, and strength. Since its launch on Oct. 20, nearly 4.6 million people have signed on to support the Need to Impeach movement, creating a digital army that political strategists call one of the most formidable forces in Democratic politics.<\/p>\n “Impeachment supporters across the country are gathering to send a clear message to all members of Congress: impeach Donald Trump now,\u201d said Steyer. \u201cTrump has more than met the standard for impeachment, and the only thing holding the process back are members of Congress focusing on partisan political considerations over the good of the country and the safety of Americans. If they do not answer the call for impeachment, voters will take note of that in November.\u201d<\/p>\n Cities where parties will be hosted include: Chicago; Houston; San Diego; Las Vegas; Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Sacramento, Calif.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Portland, Ore.; Seattle; Detroit; Louisville, Ky.; San Antonio; Indianapolis; Miami; Tucson, Ariz.; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Pittsburgh; Albuquerque, N.M.; Honolulu; and Salt Lake City. Steyer will attend parties being held in Philadelphia, including one hosted by Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.).<\/p>\n Dozens of the country\u2019s leading legal scholars have documented eight impeachable offenses committed by Trump, which\u2014in addition to obstruction of justice\u2014include abusing pardon power, violating the emoluments clause, conspiring with others to commit crimes against the United States, and undermining freedom of the press.<\/p>\n Congressional support for impeachment has also increased, with 66 members\u2014eight more than a previous vote\u2014recently voting in favor of removing Trump from office after he made racist comments while discussing immigration in January.<\/p>\n “We have sworn to protect the interests of those who elected us to serve,” said Rep. Evans. “Trump has far surpassed the standards for impeachment, putting the lives of all Americans at risk. I urge my colleagues to adhere to our Constitutional duties to safeguard the pillars of our democracy, along with our constituents’ well-being and safety.”<\/p>\n “Party to Impeach” host Lisa Levinski of Fairfax, Va., said: \u201cI\u2019ve had enough with the President\u2019s abuses of power, clear obstruction of justice, and risky, erratic behavior. I\u2019m planning this party to mobilize my community, build bridges between all of us who stand for safety and freedom, and to tell our elected officials: Stand up for us now, or you will soon be replaced by someone who will.\u201d<\/p>\n Get more information and sign up here. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Donald Trump is never going to be thrown out of office by Congress. Here is what is going to happen. In November, between 30 and 50 seats in the House of Representatives will switch from red to blue. (I’ll have a more detailed and regularly updated prediction on that later on, but that’s my rough … Continue reading Impeachment Party<\/span>