12-16-2019, 03:15 PM
Clinton was impeached for lying about his sexual relationship with Lewinsky to a federal grand jury and thereby obstructing justice, not lying to Congress.
Some of the most damning evidence came from wire-tapping by the FBI of whistle-blower Linda Tripp.
Anyway, in regards to Lindsey Graham, he pleaded back then for senators not to make up their minds before completing their Clinton impeachment trial because that would be wrong.
However, in contrast, just the other day, Graham told reporters he'd already made up his mind to acquit Trump, despite the fact that the trial hasn't even begun.
Graham also told the public back then that impeachment was not about punishment, but rather about cleansing the office and restoring its honor, which did not mean that the President had to be guilty of a crime to lose his job. He added that all that was required is the Congress to determine that the President's conduct as a public official was clearly out of bounds, a sentiment which was echoed by other Republican politicians at the time.
Yet, during the recent House impeachment hearings, many Republican congresspersons repeatedly asked, 'where's the crime?!"
There are more examples, but the gist is clear. To me, it's a hypocritical and sadly funny display of blind partisanship and loyalty.
Some of the most damning evidence came from wire-tapping by the FBI of whistle-blower Linda Tripp.
Anyway, in regards to Lindsey Graham, he pleaded back then for senators not to make up their minds before completing their Clinton impeachment trial because that would be wrong.
However, in contrast, just the other day, Graham told reporters he'd already made up his mind to acquit Trump, despite the fact that the trial hasn't even begun.
Graham also told the public back then that impeachment was not about punishment, but rather about cleansing the office and restoring its honor, which did not mean that the President had to be guilty of a crime to lose his job. He added that all that was required is the Congress to determine that the President's conduct as a public official was clearly out of bounds, a sentiment which was echoed by other Republican politicians at the time.
Yet, during the recent House impeachment hearings, many Republican congresspersons repeatedly asked, 'where's the crime?!"
There are more examples, but the gist is clear. To me, it's a hypocritical and sadly funny display of blind partisanship and loyalty.