Lawrence Martin writes that Donald Trump has got to go -- now:
The storming of the Capitol building, more akin to something you might see in Belarus, was brought on by the monstrous fiction that Mr. Trump had somehow been cheated out of what he called a “landslide” election victory. Many Americans shamefully imbibed the poppycock. If they’re not embarrassed now, they should be, as should be the Canadians who have supported this President.
As the day of infamy ended, the mad king said he would go peacefully but ominously warned, “It’s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again.” He should be taken at his word. If he isn’t stopped, more insurrections will come.
The question is whether Republican Party members will find a way of putting a nail in the coffin he has just rolled out for himself. Lawmakers talked of the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office. It should happen. But his cabinet is likely too cowardly and sycophantic to pursue it.
It's clear two days after the riot that Republicans won't do that. They and their party are morally bankrupt. So the only option left is to impeach Trump a second time -- and put every one of the Republican congressional caucus on the record. The names of those who vote to allow Trump to stay should live in infamy.
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The Democrats had one chance to do this right, and they blew it. The time to impeach Trump was during the joint session to confirm the election results. The anger was there even among Republicans, the necessary people were all in one place, and the urgency was clear.
Now, the House won't deal with the articles of impeachment until Monday. McConnell's already sent an email to GOP senators outlining his plan to run out the clock and push impeachment into the first days of the Biden administration. This means the urgency will be gone and Republican votes with it. Another impeachment without consequences will be nothing more than a footnote in the history books.
Cap
The Republicans will never vote to convict Trump, Cap. But this must be done for the historical record.
It's possible that Impeachment could pass the Senate as there are Republicans that are really pissed-off about this and also some are leaving and can give Mitch and Donald the middle finger.
UU
I read that Senator Murkowski wants Trump gone, UU. And, apparently, Senator Toomey believes Trump has "committed impeachable offenses."
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