{"id":2032353,"date":"2023-09-14T18:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T22:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-says-mccarthys-claim-she-set-an-impeachment-precedent-is-hogwash\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T18:46:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T22:46:38","slug":"pelosi-says-mccarthys-claim-she-set-an-impeachment-precedent-is-hogwash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-says-mccarthys-claim-she-set-an-impeachment-precedent-is-hogwash\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelosi dismisses McCarthy&#8217;s impeachment precedent claim as &#8216;nonsense&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpelosi-says-mccarthys-claim-she-set-an-impeachment-precedent-is-hogwash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032353&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Nancy Pelosi Dismisses Impeachment Precedent Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Nancy \u200dPelosi (R-CA) scoffed at the idea that she set an impeachment precedent. Back\u200b in 2019, while\u2064 acting as Speaker of the House, Pelosi announced then-President Donald Trump&#8217;s first \u200cimpeachment inquiry before calling for a vote. On\u2062 Tuesday, Speaker of the\u200c House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) followed suit and announced an inquiry against President Joe Biden before\u200c a vote. At the time, McCarthy cited what he\u2062 called \u2064Pelosi&#8217;s &#8220;precedent&#8221; as the reason he did so.<\/p>\n<h3>Pelosi Rejects \u2063McCarthy&#8217;s Claim<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI say that that\u2019s \u200bhogwash. I mean, it\u2019s ridiculous. And I don\u2019t know why the press keeps repeating it,&#8221; Pelosi said\u2064 during a televised interview on MSNBC&#8217;s Morning Joe. &#8220;The fact is, we said we were going to \u2014 I assigned my committee chairs, six of them, to develop the facts, because you have to act upon the facts. That\u2019s a strange thing\u2062 to say maybe around here, but you have to act upon the facts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>At the time, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), chairman of the Intelligence Committee, was hand-picked by Pelosi to run it, thus passing over Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), chairman of the Judiciary\u200d Committee, which was \u2062the normal path for impeachments.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi\u2064 advised that an impeachment inquiry be handled &#8220;with care and not on\u200b impulse.&#8221; She claimed \u2063she had the case against Trump ready when she \u200dmade\u2063 her\u200c 2019 announcement. According\u200c to \u200cPelosi, the House Republicans are launching this latest inquiry &#8220;on the basis of nothing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t blame it on me,\u201d Pelosi said. \u201cJust take responsibility for what you were doing\u2062 there, and don\u2019t misrepresent the care \u200bthat we took, \u200dthe respect that we had for the institution to go forward\u2062 in a way that really addressed the high\u200c crimes and misdemeanors of Donald Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The impeachment inquiry that McCarthy launched will examine Biden&#8217;s business dealings with his son Hunter Biden and other Biden family members.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some possible reasons for Rep.\u2064 Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s dismissal of impeachment proceedings against President Trump?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rep. \u2063Nancy Pelosi Dismisses \u2064Impeachment Pre<\/p>\n<p>Impeachment &#8211; a word that has become almost synonymous\u2062 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/backlash-against-disney-grows-after-liberal-actor-in-show-with-gina-carano-made-similar-posts-still-has-job\/\" title=\"Backlash Against Disney Grows After Liberal Actor In Show With Gina Carano Made Similar Posts, Still Has Job\">current political climate<\/a> in \u2063the United States. Ever since the 2016 presidential election, \u2062there have been\u200c whispers and calls for President Donald Trump&#8217;s impeachment.\u200b However, one key figure in the Democratic Party, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, has consistently dismissed \u2062such talk,\u2063 focusing instead on \u2063legislative priorities \u200band\u200b the upcoming 2020\u2063 elections.<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Pelosi, the\u200d Speaker\u2064 of the House and a seasoned politician, has been serving in \u2063Congress for over 30 years. Her\u2063 experience\u2064 and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-says-mccarthys-claim-she-set-an-impeachment-precedent-is-hogwash\/\" title=\"Pelosi dismisses McCarthy's impeachment precedent claim as 'nonsense'.\">political \u2062acumen make<\/a> \u200bher a formidable force within the Democratic Party.\u200c With the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterms, speculation grew over whether Pelosi would advocate for impeachment \u2062proceedings against President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>She has repeatedly emphasized\u2064 that impeachment should not be pursued lightly\u200b and that it requires a strong, compelling case. Pelosi has stated on numerous occasions that\u200b the focus should be\u2062 on investigating the \u2064administration, holding it accountable for any wrongdoing,\u2064 and enacting legislation that benefits the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi&#8217;s \u200cstance on\u200b impeachment is\u200d not without its detractors within her own party. Many progressive Democrats, particularly those belonging to the so-called\u2063 &#8220;Squad,&#8221;\u200b have voiced \u2062their support for impeachment. They \u2063argue\u2062 that impeachment is not only \u200dnecessary but also \u2063a moral duty to uphold the \u200cConstitution and protect the \u200dinstitutions of democracy.<\/p>\n<p>However, Pelosi has pushed \u200dback against this sentiment, cautioning against the political implications of impeachment without\u200c solid evidence. She has warned that a failed\u2062 impeachment attempt could potentially strengthen President Trump&#8217;s\u2063 position. In her view, it is crucial to build\u200c a strong case that will \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/moderate-democrats-introduce-rival-drug-pricing-plan-imperiling-pelosi-backed-proposal\/\" title=\"Moderate Democrats Introduce Rival Drug Pricing Plan, Imperiling Pelosi-Backed Proposal\">garner bipartisan support<\/a> for impeachment, ensuring that it is not perceived as a political maneuver rather\u200c than a legitimate exercise of \u2063democratic oversight.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi&#8217;s strategy seems \u2063to be grounded \u200din pragmatic considerations. She understands that \u200bimpeachment requires the support of a majority in the Senate, where Republicans currently hold a majority. Without the necessary evidence and bipartisan support, \u200cany impeachment efforts would likely be doomed to fail, giving President Trump a perceived victory and potentially boosting his popularity among\u200c his base.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2062 Pelosi recognizes the importance of maintaining a\u2063 united front \u2063within the Democratic Party. Impeachment could potentially \u200bcause\u2063 divisions and \u2063distract from the legislative priorities that she believes will resonate with voters \u2064in the 2020 elections. By\u2063 focusing on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and \u2063climate change, Pelosi hopes to rally support \u2064and mobilize voters around a progressive\u200d agenda.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b important to note that while Pelosi may \u200cdismiss impeachment \u2062discussions, she remains committed to holding \u2062the administration accountable. Under her leadership, House committees have \u2064launched investigations into various aspects of \u2063the\u200d Trump administration&#8217;s conduct, ranging from potential obstruction of justice to financial impropriety. These investigations\u200d serve as\u200c a check to \u2062executive power, ensuring that any abuses or\u200d violations are brought to light.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200d Rep. Nancy\u200d Pelosi&#8217;s dismissal of impeachment proceedings \u2064against President \u2064Trump reflects a pragmatic approach \u200bto\u2064 the political \u2062landscape. She understands the importance of building a compelling case and garnering bipartisan support to ensure the success of impeachment. By prioritizing legislative goals and focusing on accountability through investigations, Pelosi seeks to uphold \u200cdemocratic principles\u200d while\u200c also \u2062advancing\u2063 the interests \u2063of the American people. As the 2020 elections approach, \u200cit remains to\u200b be \u200cseen \u200cwhether her strategic \u200capproach will resonate\u200d with \u200bthe electorate \u2062or if the calls\u2064 for impeachment will grow louder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) dismissed claims of setting an impeachment precedent. As Speaker of the House in 2019, she initiated Donald Trump&#8217;s first impeachment inquiry before voting. Recently, Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) mirrored this by announcing an inquiry against the current President.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2032354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}