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Podcast 103
Nancy Pelosi called for an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives. This vote was to determine if an official impeachment inquiry would happen. The vote passed on partisan lines, and now we find ourselves diving into the investigation of President Donald J. Trump. Alexander Hamilton warned of partisanship over principle. Podcast 103 pontificates the House of Representatives’ impeachment vote, and why framers like Alexander Hamilton feared this partisan division.
The Impeachment Vote and the Founders
Welcome to Podcast 103 of Front Porch Politics. Let us begin by discussing the impeachment vote from Thursday. The House vote to establish procedures for possible impeachment of President Trump ended with two Democrats opposing and no Republicans favoring. This vote was exactly was Alexander Hamilton feared in discussing the impeachment provisions laid out in the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton warned of what he called the “greatest danger” in a decision to move forward with impeachment. He stated the danger was to “be regulated more by the comparative strength of parties than the real demonstrations of innocence or guilt.” We have arrived at what our founders’ feared. Sharp division in our country.
Hamilton feared impeachment would be used by “most cunning or most numerous factions” in our government. This is where we find ourselves today with politicians in Washington. Two groups not unified but greatly divided. Politics is more important that “We the People.” Nothing is getting done in our nation’s capital while this takes place. Yet, we still have an impeachment vote in the house.
Hamilton’s Thoughts on Impeachment
Alexander Hamilton insisted that the process for impeachment and removal must remain neutral and nonpartisan among members of Congress. So where do we arrive at impeachable offensives? That is, in fact, a good question. This is a House of Representatives’ decision. Let me give you an example.
The House of Representatives, led by Democrats, could consider anything to fit this category. If they want to impeach Trump for eating a hamburger on Taco Tuesday, they can do it. Does this constitute impeachment and removal of office? By all means no it does not. Now we see what Hamilton feared. Not a crime, but a partisan political witch hunt.
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By David Lamar MarksPodcast 103
Nancy Pelosi called for an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives. This vote was to determine if an official impeachment inquiry would happen. The vote passed on partisan lines, and now we find ourselves diving into the investigation of President Donald J. Trump. Alexander Hamilton warned of partisanship over principle. Podcast 103 pontificates the House of Representatives’ impeachment vote, and why framers like Alexander Hamilton feared this partisan division.
The Impeachment Vote and the Founders
Welcome to Podcast 103 of Front Porch Politics. Let us begin by discussing the impeachment vote from Thursday. The House vote to establish procedures for possible impeachment of President Trump ended with two Democrats opposing and no Republicans favoring. This vote was exactly was Alexander Hamilton feared in discussing the impeachment provisions laid out in the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton warned of what he called the “greatest danger” in a decision to move forward with impeachment. He stated the danger was to “be regulated more by the comparative strength of parties than the real demonstrations of innocence or guilt.” We have arrived at what our founders’ feared. Sharp division in our country.
Hamilton feared impeachment would be used by “most cunning or most numerous factions” in our government. This is where we find ourselves today with politicians in Washington. Two groups not unified but greatly divided. Politics is more important that “We the People.” Nothing is getting done in our nation’s capital while this takes place. Yet, we still have an impeachment vote in the house.
Hamilton’s Thoughts on Impeachment
Alexander Hamilton insisted that the process for impeachment and removal must remain neutral and nonpartisan among members of Congress. So where do we arrive at impeachable offensives? That is, in fact, a good question. This is a House of Representatives’ decision. Let me give you an example.
The House of Representatives, led by Democrats, could consider anything to fit this category. If they want to impeach Trump for eating a hamburger on Taco Tuesday, they can do it. Does this constitute impeachment and removal of office? By all means no it does not. Now we see what Hamilton feared. Not a crime, but a partisan political witch hunt.