Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
In this thread, I'd like to step back from arguing over whether Trump will or should be impeached. We can discuss it within the framework of the larger discussion, but I want the focus to be on the question of what is, or what should be, an impeachable offense. I understand that in one sense, the answer is whatever the House considers to be impeachable, but if that were really true, we'd have had more impeachments. So let's start with the text, from Art. II, Sec. 4.
I'll handle Treason and Bribery briefly in subsequent posts. They have a pretty set definition, but there are a few tricky questions about them we might want to discuss. But the bulk of the thread is to see what we think a high Crime or Misdemeanor is. Does it have to be a violation of the criminal law? Does it have to be done while in office? Can a facially lawful exercise of Executive authority nevertheless be grounds for impeachment? Can I be any more boring? Let's discuss.The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors