For the sake of the Republic and to prevent nonstop impeachments in the future, the Senate needs to immediately dismiss. The dismissal should also come with a statement laying the groundwork for which they would even deem to consider an impeachment to merit conducting a trial. An impeachment inquiry must meet the standards of due process where rules of civil procedure are followed and the President, as the accused, has the right to be represented, cross-exam and present witnesses. Any articles of impeachment must state actual crimes and be accompanied by evidence that establishes the elements of the alleged crimes and would otherwise be admissible under rules of evidence. Any impeachment process begun in the House that does not meet these basic standards should be summarily dismissed.
For the sake of the Republic and to prevent nonstop impeachments in the future, the Senate needs to immediately dismiss....
I agree, but a future senate can do what it wants with 51 votes.
I like Rudy’s idea of having the SCOTUS rule the impeachment unconstitutional since no treason, bribery, or high crimes, etc are in the articles. That is the only way to prevent frivolous impeachments in the future.