Trump has a constitutional duty to maintain bipartisan support for Ukraine. That much is now clear. https://t.co/6sShPgCfbl
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 29, 2019
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Note that VIndman's objection was that Dems would PERCEIVE a Burisma investigtion as "partisan" and desert Ukraine. That's slightly different than saying he was outraged that Trump's push WAS outrageously partisan. Pols perceive a lot of things as partisan. https://t.co/KH6SRlEuRj
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 29, 2019
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New Impeach Hero Vindman: “‘I realized [Burisma probe] would likely be interpreted as a partisan play which would undoubtedly result in Ukraine losing the bipartisan support it has thus far maintained.'" So he was motivated by desire to aid Ukraine? https://t.co/wkVGIwsOM1
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 29, 2019
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Maybe the pro-Ukraine bureaucrats who've driven the impeachment attempt should have thought of this? https://t.co/MEt5H3SRiZ
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 29, 2019
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I assume it was an attempt to add a little propagandistic BS, as with Hitler's jig in WW2, which didn't actually happen. https://t.co/OcUBRy6e8m Sometimes it works. I also assume CIA is not averse to this, if they didn't actually suggest it. https://t.co/F5wLX9fqJA
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 29, 2019
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What other impression could it convey? https://t.co/hvkp62ZKDR
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 28, 2019
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In the actual story it only says "nearly 20 House Republicans had expressed interest," and it's a Mario Diaz-Balart boast. Do not take Mario Diaz Balart (@MarioDB) boasts to the bank. But could be. https://t.co/u1xamljC9g
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 28, 2019
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Biden campaign named first "de-energization area" outside of California. https://t.co/98WZHWC1rl
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 28, 2019
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* Clause https://t.co/5qWqDBJEfQ
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 27, 2019
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Where is the Gang of Eight Clase in the Constitution? I am having trouble finding it. https://t.co/ezF5EdjOvm
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 27, 2019
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They're really trying to ding Trump for not notifying Pelosi, et. al? Seems crazy to risk a leak. https://t.co/FmPJgEqiSU
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 27, 2019
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"Could we please kill the Blob’s 'gift to Putin' meme?" https://t.co/FQ3XWY1dPo
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 27, 2019
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Barone: "What’s new is the willingness of the downscale party’s detractors, not just to challenge the legitimacy of its victories… but even more their sense of self-righteousness in overturning an election result." https://t.co/ZSertrq0jQ
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 26, 2019
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Now you want to remove Trump for FutureCrime–things he hasn't done yet but you just know he'll do. Why not wait until he does them? https://t.co/bZcmOyjdBJ
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 26, 2019
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'He wanted the right thing for the wrong reasons" doesn't seem like a "high crime". Anyway, we want corruption to be good oppo. https://t.co/wRWZlP88Lp
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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The Hunter Biden/Burisma thing stinks to high heaven. Of course it's worth *investigating*. Might not violate Ukraine law, but who knows? What did Burisma get for its investment in Hunter? Trying to buy influence with VP? Precedent: https://t.co/d3UYRupJQU https://t.co/CyQ44NyOOP
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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Everyone knows Joe Biden had a deep, longstanding interest in chemical security regulations https://t.co/d3UYRupJQU
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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What Trump's alleged to have done (ask for the official announcement of an investigation) seems worse on the quid-pro-quo spectrum, I agree. But we're looking for "high crimes." This doesn't seem close. https://t.co/Rw4v8TCnpu
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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Don't be cynical! There's nothing political about aid to Israel, or Ireland, or India. (And those are just the "I"s.) No president would ever tacitly suggest that, say, the Israeli PM might hold a press conference to express his/her gratitude. That would threaten our democracy. https://t.co/JN0hNbdG3a
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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And year 2 ? https://t.co/aIbTCZIvGc
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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Some perspective: “Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the President may determine the terms and conditions under which most forms of assistance are provided.” https://t.co/eJ1mD3u7V5
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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Essence of a debate in this exchange. https://t.co/7bpqH80pr2
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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So California can let Minneapolis experiment and see what happens before we do the same thing … https://t.co/sWiohUJong
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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She had me at "electrifying." https://t.co/FS2W65XuGB
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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.@daveweigel's Trailer is pretty impressive in its thoroughness and calm tone. A lot of work! He does this how often? https://t.co/6sDkCd6z9r
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) October 25, 2019
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