{"id":2145123,"date":"2024-01-10T05:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T10:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-appeal-to-republicans-better-judgment-to-stop-mayorkas-impeachment\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T05:38:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T10:38:37","slug":"democrats-appeal-to-republicans-better-judgment-to-stop-mayorkas-impeachment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-appeal-to-republicans-better-judgment-to-stop-mayorkas-impeachment\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats urge Republicans to use their better judgment and halt the impeachment of Mayorkas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/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%2Fdemocrats-appeal-to-republicans-better-judgment-to-stop-mayorkas-impeachment%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=2145123&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>House Democrats \u200dCall on \u200bCentrist Republicans\u200b to Scuttle Impeachment Process Against \u200dBiden&#8217;s Secretary of Homeland Security<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>House Democrats are urging \u200dcentrist Republicans to \u2064put an \u2062end to the impeachment process against Alejandro Mayorkas, President Joe Biden&#8217;s\u200b Secretary of Homeland Security. In a late Tuesday call, House Homeland Security\u200b Committee Democrats outlined their plan to appeal to Republicans&#8217; better judgment as action begins on Capitol Hill\u2063 to remove Mayorkas\u200d for his handling of the southern border.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Appealing to Republicans&#8217; Sense of Duty<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) expressed \u200bhope that there are still congressional Republicans who take \u200ctheir oath to\u2062 the Constitution seriously and are committed to upholding it. He believes that if enough Republicans prioritize the Constitution, \u2062the \u2063impeachment process \u200bwill fail. Representative Glenn Ivey (D-MD) emphasized that Republican votes \u2064on how to handle \u2062Mayorkas could have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-maker-promises-free-beer-if-70-of-u-s-adults-vaccinated-by-july-4\/\" title=\"Budweiser Maker Promises Free Beer If 70% Of U.S. Adults Vaccinated By July 4\">long-term implications<\/a> in the upcoming November elections.<\/p>\n<h3>Contentious Hearing on Capitol\u2062 Hill<\/h3>\n<p>A three-hour hearing is scheduled to take place on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers \u2062will question a panel of witnesses, including \u200cthree state \u2064attorneys general who will speak about the impact of illegal immigration\u2062 on states. Republicans are expected\u2063 to aggressively build a case against Mayorkas, accusing him of neglecting his duty\u200d to protect the\u200c American people.<\/p>\n<h3>Impeachment Articles and GOP Support<\/h3>\n<p>A Republican \u2062committee aide confirmed \u2064that\u200b impeachment articles \u2063will be taken up in\u200b the\u2063 coming weeks. However, Mayorkas&#8217;s impeachment is contingent on near-unanimous\u2063 GOP\u200b support. With a slim majority,\u200c House \u2064Republicans\u200b will need \u200bto rally together to secure\u200c the \u2062necessary votes. The\u200d outcome\u200c may be influenced by the departure of Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) and Majority Leader\u2063 Steve Scalise&#8217;s \u2063(R-LA) absence due to cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Policy \u2062Dispute or High Crime?<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Dan Goldman\u2062 (D-NY) argued that \u2064there is \u200dno legal basis for Congress to\u200c take \u2063a vote on Mayorkas&#8217;s impeachment. He believes that the Republicans are using their\u2062 power\u2063 to\u200b convert a policy dispute into a high crime and misdemeanor, despite the absence of any clear crime. Goldman asserts that dereliction of duty is not\u200c a crime \u2062but a \u2062military \u200cconcept.<\/p>\n<h3>Background and Border Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>Mayorkas\u200d was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland \u2063Security in\u2062 January 2021, and since then, President Biden\u2063 has issued numerous executive actions on immigration matters, reversing Trump administration \u200bpolicies.\u2064 The number of immigrants encountered after crossing the\u200c border \u200cillegally has surged under Biden&#8217;s administration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inflation-in-the-eurozone-skyrockets-to-8-6-percent\/\" title=\"Inflation in the Eurozone Skyrockets to 8.6 Percent\">setting monthly records<\/a>.\u200c Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) supported investigating Mayorkas before\u2063 pursuing impeachment, acknowledging \u200dthe Senate&#8217;s \u200bDemocratic majority would likely\u2062 prevent a successful impeachment.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans&#8217; Accountability Push<\/h3>\n<p>As the border crisis worsened and McCarthy was replaced as speaker, Republicans became more determined to hold the Biden administration accountable. New House Speaker Mike\u200b Johnson (R-LA) has\u2063 initiated a formal \u2063vote \u2062on a \u200dBiden impeachment inquiry and authorized impeachment hearings for Mayorkas. Republicans released a list of instances where they believe the Biden administration\u200d undermined \u200bborder security.\u200b However, \u2063not all conservatives agree on\u2063 pursuing Mayorkas through additional hearings,\u200b and Democrats oppose the move due\u200c to the number of hearings\u2064 already conducted.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential Consequences and \u200dPolitical Capital<\/h3>\n<p>Simon Hankinson, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lone-gop-rep-threatens-foundational-piece-of-bidens-agenda-and-hes-not-budging\/\" title=\"GOP Rep. Refuses to Support Key Part of Biden's Agenda\">senior \u200dresearch fellow<\/a> at the\u2062 Heritage\u2063 Foundation,\u200b expressed concern that the impeachment effort could backfire on Republicans. He believes it may \u200cdivert attention from\u2063 Senate \u2062funding \u200dnegotiations and a possible \u200cgovernment shutdown. Democrats\u200c argue that the investigative \u200dhearings have\u200d replaced bipartisan \u200bnegotiations \u200con a long-term \u200dborder \u200dand immigration policy, \u200bwith Republicans excluding them from the process.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats&#8217; Criticism and Support for Mayorkas<\/h3>\n<p>Representative\u200d Bennie \u2063Thompson (D-MS), \u2064the top\u200d Democrat on\u200b the committee, dismissed the impeachment efforts as baseless and a political \u2064stunt. He commended Mayorkas for faithfully \u2062carrying \u200bout his job and negotiating \u200cwith Senate \u2062Republicans\u2062 and Democrats to address\u200d border issues. Thompson criticized House Republicans for their lack of involvement in \u200bborder-related matters.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What specific \u200bfailures and negligence have Republicans criticized Mayorkas for in regards to the border crisis?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 That have been met with criticism from Republicans. The current \u200cborder crisis \u200dhas intensified the \u200dscrutiny on Mayorkas, as lawmakers from both parties express concern over the increasing number of migrants attempting to cross \u2064the southern border illegally.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans argue that Mayorkas has failed \u2064to address and control the \u2062border crisis effectively, leading to a\u2062 rise in\u200b illegal immigration and poses threats to national security. They believe that his mishandling of the situation warrants\u200c impeachment, as \u2062it is a \u200cdereliction of his duty to protect the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats, on the other hand, \u2063contend \u2063that the Republican push for impeachment is politically motivated and\u200d lacks any legal grounds. They view it as an attempt to \u200bundermine\u200b the Biden administration&#8217;s immigration \u2062policy and distract\u200b from more pressing \u200cissues. Democrats argue \u200bthat Mayorkas\u200c is dealing with a complex and \u200cmultifaceted problem inherited from the previous administration, and impeachment would be\u2062 an excessive\u2062 and unwarranted response.<\/p>\n<h3>The Call for Bipartisanship<\/h3>\n<p>In their appeal to \u200bcentrist Republicans, House Democrats are urging their colleagues across \u200dthe \u2062aisle to prioritize their oath to the Constitution and the well-being of the American\u200b people. They argue that \u2063the impeachment process against Mayorkas is \u200bnot in the\u2062 best interest of the\u2062 country and would only further deepen the partisan divides.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Magaziner emphasized \u2064the importance \u2063of working together and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-slams-gop-for-scheduling-biden-impeachment-hearing-ahead-of-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"White House criticizes GOP for scheduling Biden impeachment hearing before government shutdown.\">finding bipartisan \u2062solutions<\/a> to address the border \u2063crisis and\u200c other pressing issues. He\u2064 called on Republicans \u200cto set aside political \u200bmotivations and engage in constructive\u2062 dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062upcoming\u200c hearing\u200d on Capitol Hill will play a\u200c crucial role in\u2064 shaping the\u2064 outcome of the impeachment process. Republicans will seek to present a\u2063 compelling case against\u2063 Mayorkas, highlighting \u2064his alleged failures and negligence. Democrats, meanwhile, will defend \u200cMayorkas and emphasize the complexities\u2062 and challenges he is facing\u200b in managing the border crisis. The\u2064 witnesses, including the state\u200c attorneys general, will provide their perspectives\u200d on \u200bthe impact of illegal immigration on states,\u2062 adding further weight to\u200d the arguments presented.<\/p>\n<h3>The Stakes\u2063 for November Elections<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Ivey warned that\u200d Republican votes on Mayorkas&#8217;s impeachment could have significant ramifications in the upcoming November elections. The \u2064American public will be closely observing how lawmakers from both parties act and vote on this contentious issue. The \u2063outcome will likely influence\u200c voters&#8217; perception \u200cof their\u2063 representatives and their\u200b party&#8217;s commitment to tackling key challenges, such\u2064 as immigration and national security.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of \u2063the final \u200doutcome, the impeachment process \u2064against Mayorkas will undoubtedly intensify the already heightened political polarization in Washington. It will test the ability of centrist Republicans and Democrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-things-to-know-about-the-united-auto-workers-strike\/\" title=\"Key points about the United Auto Workers strike: \n\n1. Ongoing strike by United Auto Workers.\n2. Impacts major automakers in the United States.\n3. Demands include better wages, job security, and healthcare benefits.\">find \u200ccommon ground<\/a>\u2063 and\u200d work towards effective governance. The handling of \u200cthe border crisis and \u2062the broader immigration policy will continue to be contentious issues \u200bthat will shape the political landscape leading up to the\u200d November elections.<\/p>\n<p>As the impeachment\u200d process progresses, the nation will\u200c be closely\u2063 watching the actions and \u200cdecisions of both\u2064 centrist Republicans and House Democrats. The outcome will not only determine Mayorkas&#8217;s fate but also\u200c reflect the state of bipartisanship and\u2063 the willingness of lawmakers to prioritize the\u2063 needs and interests of the American people over political agendas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Democrats urge centrist Republicans to halt the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden&#8217;s Homeland Security Secretary. The plan was revealed by House Homeland Security Committee Democrats, who aim to appeal to Republicans&#8217; rationality as proceedings commence on Capitol Hill<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2655,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2145123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145123","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\/2655"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2145123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145123\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2145123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2145123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2145123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}