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I never thought I’d see the day.  Finally, at long last, Nancy Pelosi has declared a formal inquiry to impeach the Resident of the United States, White House usurper, Donald Trump.  I’ll be watching for more developments.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry<\/a> against President Trump, charging him with betraying his oath of office and the nation\u2019s security by seeking to enlist a foreign power to tarnish a rival for his own political gain<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Ms. Pelosi\u2019s declaration, after months of reticence by Democrats who had feared the political consequences of impeaching a president many of them long ago concluded was unfit for office, was a stunning turn that set the stage for a history-making and exceedingly bitter confrontation between the Democrat-led House and a defiant president who has thumbed his nose at institutional norms. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe actions taken to date by the president have seriously violated the Constitution,\u201d Ms. Pelosi said in a brief speech invoking the nation\u2019s founding principles. Mr. Trump, she added, \u201cmust be held accountable \u2014 no one is above the law.\u201d <\/p>\n

She said the president\u2019s conduct revealed his \u201cbetrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of our national security and betrayal of the integrity of our elections<\/strong>.\u201d…  [emphasis added<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Both Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell had extensive segments last night.  Here they are.<\/font><\/p>\n

Trump Ukraine Solicitation Forces Nancy Pelosi’s Hand On Impeachment<\/a> <\/p>\n