[quote=SK in CV]If the timing is, as you suggest, I think it’s unlikely that it will only be Trump in trouble. Trump and Pence are gone, next in line is the new speaker of the house, which would be a democrat. Republicans know that’s no good. If there is any chance of an impeachment, it will be before the next congress takes office in early 2019 so they can salvage some power.[/quote]
Interesting thought.
I’m not sure if I laid out my timeline clearly. I was thinking Mueller wouldn’t come back with anything before the elections (nor before the next congress takes office).
What if Mueller hasn’t come back with anything yet by January ’19 (entirely possible)? You’re saying you think the republicans might just go ahead and try to get him removed before that, based on what they already have (which is plenty) even before Mueller comes back with anything (for the reason you stated)?
Republicans impeaching trump certainly would be less dangerous than democrats impeaching him, as far as trump’s base exploding. Although it would be interesting to see what fox – which seems to be more pro-trump than it is pro-republican anymore – would have to say about it.
