Democrats leave destitution on the table

Top Democrats make it clear that they are open to continuing the impeachment against President TrumpDonald John TrumpThorny is part of the obstruction of justice, it is a task that falls to Congress Obama condemns the attacks in Sri Lanka as being "an attack on humanity". Schiff deciphers Conway's "alternative facts display" on election interference in Russia MORE even though the effort may be unsuccessful, a few days after the release of the special advocate Robert MuellerRobert Swan MuellerSasse: US should applaud Mueller's choice to lead the investigation on RussiaRussia's report on electoral interference.

Three presidents of the Democratic Committee discussed Sunday the possibility of an impeachment procedure, while stressing that a decision would not be taken overnight, their party having to deliberate on the contents of the report Mueller and the underlying evidence.

representative Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffSchiff decrypts Conway's "series of alternative facts" on Russian interference in Schiff elections: Mueller report is "much worse" than Watergate Schiff: Democrats "could" initiate dismissal process MORE (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House's Intelligence Committee, said he will soon have to decide "what is the best thing for the country to do" with regard to impeachment. Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Elijah CummingsElijah Eugene CummingsDem Legislator: "Quite clear" Trump committed crimes that could not be charged by Cummings during the indictment: "We may very well get" that Democrats should be cautious in their investigations MORE (D-Md.) Said that, even if an impeachment effort would probably be fruitless, "there comes a time in life when we all have to make decisions based on the fact that we are under his supervision".

"Indictment may not succeed" without bipartite consensus, Schiff says on ABC. The comment referred to warnings from Democratic leaders such as the Speaker of the House. Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia's Alesandro PelosiSenate Republicans Tested on Trump's Support After Mueller End of Mueller Focuses on Existing Probes Democrats Renew Their Attacks on Trump's Attorney General MORE (D-Calif.) This impeachment would divide the country.

But Schiff added that "we may nevertheless undertake an impeachment".

The 22-month-old Mueller investigation has not highlighted coordination between President Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, but she detailed several cases of potential obstruction to the justice.

These episodes included Trump's dismissal of the FBI director. James ComeyJames Brien ComeyThorny is part of the obstruction of justice, it's a job for Congress Kellyanne Conway: Mueller did not need to use the word "exoneration" in his report . April Ryan denounces Mike Huckabee in Twitter's feud: "Do you want to go to heaven? The answer is no! & # 39; MORE and efforts to deny that he ordered the White House lawyer, Don McGahn, to request the removal of the special advocate.

After examining 10 examples that could constitute an obstruction, Mueller did not reach a conclusion on the issue, but said that Congress had the power to investigate for obstruction of justice.

"With regard to the question of whether the President can be found guilty of obstructing justice by exercising the powers conferred upon him by Article II of the Constitution, we have concluded that the Congress had the power to prohibit the corrupt use of a president by its president to protect the integrity of the administration. justice, "Mueller wrote in his over 400-page report.

Mueller added that he had reached this conclusion after his office undertook to review the previous precedent governing such cases, as the Department of Justice and the courts have "Not definitely solved these problems."

"We have therefore examined these issues in the framework established by the Supreme Court as a precedent for the separation of powers," he wrote.

Subsequently, some Democrats like Schiff did not hesitate to suggest that impeachment proceedings could be instituted to render a decision on the obstruction of justice.

Speaker of the Judiciary Committee of the House Jerrold NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerTim Ryan does not support the impeachment proceedings against Trump 4/20: will Congress advance marijuana legislation in 2019? Trump accuses the "fake media" & # 39; to "do everything possible to stir up anger". after the Mueller report MORE (D-N.Y.) Refused to exclude prosecution on Sunday.

He told "Meet the Press" that Congress should receive an unedited copy of MuellerReport and "Must Hear" Mueller and Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrThorny is part of the obstruction of justice and proves his intention. It's a work Congress Mueller unveils unveils American democracy under Russia's attack Kellyanne Conway: Mueller did not need to use the word "exoneration" in his report. MORE before reaching a determination on dismissal.

"Part of that would be impenetrable," said Nadler, referring to Trump's actions spelled out in Mueller's report. "An obstacle to justice, if proven, would be irreproachable," he added.

Cummings said that "history would smile [the House] to defend the Constitution "if an impeachment proceeding is initiated during an appearance on" Face the Nation "of the SCS.

Other Democrats have more explicitly called for dismissal.

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenTim Ryan does not support the impeachment procedure against Trump Schiff: Democrats can "initiate" impeachment proceedings Trump says Democrats' investigation plans on administration will cost them " very expensive "in 2020 MORE (D-Mass.) Became the first major presidential candidate of 2020 to address the issue Friday when she called for an impeachment procedure.

"The seriousness of this misconduct requires the elected officials of both parties to put aside their political considerations and to fulfill their constitutional duty, which means that the Chamber should initiate an impeachment proceeding against the President of the United States" , tweeted Warren.

The seriousness of this misconduct requires that the elected representatives of both parties put aside their political considerations and fulfill their constitutional duty. This means that the House should start an impeaching proceeding against the President of the United States.

– Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) April 19, 2019

representative Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezMichael Steele: A missed opportunity to hold bank accounts House Dem rejects impeachment impulse: "I would prefer to defeat" Trump at the polls Tlaib rallies to Green New Deal at Detroit town hall MORE (D-N.Y.) Said Thursday that she was going to sign in Rep. Rashida TlaibRashida Harbi TlaibTim Ryan does not support the impeachment proceedings against Trump Tlaib who supports the Green New Deal at Detroit City Hall. Warren asks the House to begin the dismissal procedure MOREThe (D-Mich.) Decision to determine whether Trump has committed impenetrable offenses.

But several well-known Democrats have poured cold water into impeachment talks.

Pelosi and leader of the majority Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerHouse Dem rejects pressure for dismissal: "I would prefer to defeat" Trump in the polls Democrats renew attacks on Trump Impeachment Attorney General? Not so fast without an element lacking criminal intent MORE (D-Md.) Have urged members of their party to restart the debate.

representative Tim RyanTimothy (Tim) Ryan Tim Ryan does not support the impeachment proceedings against Trump Cory Booker has a problem in 2020: Kamala Harris 2020 Dems intensifies the anti-business talks to seduce the unions MORE (D-Ohio), another 2020 candidate, agreed with the Democratic leaders on Sunday.

"It's very, very, very serious, I think the first step is to have a representative. Jerry NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerTim Ryan does not support the impeachment proceedings against Trump 4/20: will Congress advance marijuana legislation in 2019? Trump accuses the "fake media" & # 39; to "do everything possible to stir up anger". after the Mueller report MORE (D-N.Y.) Continue to open this survey to better understand this. We just got this document, "Ryan said of CNN's" State of the Union, "stressing the need for" the state of the union. " educate "the public.

Trump and his team made a victory lap after the release of the report, qualifying the results for total and complete waiver.