{"id":2184735,"date":"2024-02-23T10:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/math-problem-biden-impeachment-gets-tricky-with-close-to-20-no-votes-piling-up\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:26:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:26:31","slug":"math-problem-biden-impeachment-gets-tricky-with-close-to-20-no-votes-piling-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/math-problem-biden-impeachment-gets-tricky-with-close-to-20-no-votes-piling-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden impeachment challenge intensifies as &#8216;no&#8217; votes near 20"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fmath-problem-biden-impeachment-gets-tricky-with-close-to-20-no-votes-piling-up%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=2184735&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 Republicans&#8217; Impeachment Inquiry into\u2064 President Joe Biden Faces Obstacles<\/h2>\n<p>The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by \u200bHouse Republicans \u2062may hit \u200ca roadblock before reaching the \u200cfloor. Representative \u2064Don Bacon \u200b(R-NE) revealed that inquiry\u2063 leaders lack the necessary votes to impeach the president.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI happen to\u200b know\u2062 there are like 20 Republicans who are not in favor of a Biden impeachment,\u201d Bacon told Politico. \u201cMainly \u2064because it smells bad what he did, it looks bad,\u200d but when you ask\u2062 them \u2063what crime\u200b is committed \u200b\u2014 they can\u2019t tell you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The inquiry faced a setback when the key witness, Alexander Smirnov, who Republicans relied on for their allegations of a Biden family criminal scheme, was arrested and charged by the Justice Department for \u200dlying about \u2064the claims. Smirnov had accused Joe and Hunter\u200c Biden of accepting\u200d multimillion-dollar bribes in Ukraine, but the DOJ now confirms that these were lies. Smirnov&#8217;s\u200c rearrest just days after being released further complicates the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the arrest, Representatives\u200d James Comer \u2062(R-KY) and Jim\u200b Jordan (R-OH) are determined\u2062 to push forward with the investigation, even as Democrats pressure GOP leaders to abandon their \u200befforts.<\/p>\n<p>During an \u200beight-hour interview with James Biden, the \u200bpresident&#8217;s younger brother,\u2063 lawmakers hoped to gather crucial information. However, Oversight Committee\u200d ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) described the\u2062 interview as a &#8220;subdued affair&#8221; and stated that &#8220;everyone knows the impeachment investigation is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Jordan insists that Joe Biden&#8217;s 2015 speech to the Ukrainian Rada\u2064 contains &#8220;fundamental facts&#8221; that remain unaffected by Smirnov&#8217;s indictment.<\/p>\n<p>Sources reveal that private briefings on the\u2064 investigation \u2062have failed to sway \u2062GOP holdouts, as some fear that continuing the inquiry could harm Republicans \u2063in the upcoming\u2064 2024 election. The concern is that a failed or successful impeachment attempt\u200c could potentially boost Joe Biden&#8217;s popularity in the polls.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these concerns, Republicans are pressing on \u2063with testimonies. Hunter \u2063Biden is scheduled for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-hunter-biden-phoned-dad-dozens-of-times-during-foreign-business-meetings-associate-will-testify\/\" title=\"Report: Hunter Biden frequently called his father during foreign business meetings, associate to testify.\">closed-door\u2063 deposition<\/a> on February 28, and special counsel Robert Hur will testify in a public hearing on March 12 regarding his report on Joe Biden&#8217;s handling of classified documents. GOP \u2064members also plan to interview lesser-known witnesses as they\u200c strive to gather more evidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why are \u2064some Republicans hesitant to support an impeachment inquiry into President Biden? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Answer that question.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The impeachment inquiry, initiated by House Republicans, is an attempt \u200dto hold President Joe Biden accountable for alleged wrongdoing during his presidency. However, Representative Bacon\u2019s statement highlights a major obstacle facing the inquiry\u2014a lack of sufficient votes to move forward with impeachment.<\/p>\n<p>It is not\u200c surprising that some \u200cRepublicans are hesitant \u2063to support an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Impeachment is a serious and consequential process \u2062that should \u2062not be \u2062undertaken lightly. It requires\u2062 strong evidence of wrongdoing and a clear violation of the\u200b law. Without\u200c these factors, impeachment becomes a politically \u200cmotivated \u2064tool rather than a legitimate mechanism for accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Bacon raises an important point when he questions the absence of a clear crime committed by President Biden.\u200c Impeachment is typically reserved\u200d for situations where a leader has \u200bengaged in \u2064egregious misconduct or committed an impeachable\u2062 offense.\u2063 Without a specific\u200c crime to point \u200dto, the impeachment inquiry lacks a solid foundation\u200b necessary for its success.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2062it is worth considering\u2063 the potential backlash and political fallout that could result from pursuing an \u2062impeachment inquiry without substantial evidence of wrongdoing. Such an action could be seen\u200b as a baseless attack on the President and may\u2064 further polarize the already \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noem-reveals-candidate-shes-80-percent-certain-will-be-next-speaker\/\" title=\"Noem unveils 80% certain candidate for next Speaker.\">divided political climate<\/a>. \u200dIn this sense, some Republicans may be hesitant to support an inquiry \u2064that lacks a strong basis, as\u2062 they\u2064 seek to maintain a sense of credibility and avoid unnecessary controversy.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the lack of support for\u2064 the impeachment inquiry may reflect a broader recognition of \u2062the priorities and challenges facing the nation at this time. With ongoing crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and various\u2063 other pressing issues, some Republicans may view an impeachment inquiry as a distraction from the more urgent matters that require attention and action.<\/p>\n<p>While the impeachment\u2064 inquiry may\u2064 face obstacles and struggles to gather the necessary support \u200bwithin House Republicans, it remains to be seen how this will ultimately impact\u2062 the political landscape and public opinion. As the investigation unfolds, it is essential for lawmakers to carefully consider\u200d the evidence and\u200c allegations presented before making any hasty decisions that could \u2064potentially undermine the integrity of the\u200c impeachment process.<\/p>\n<p>The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden initiated by House Republicans may\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-judge-refuses-to-do-dems-bidding-hands-trump-win\/\" title=\"Michigan Judge Refuses to Do Dems' Bidding, Hands Trump Win\">face significant \u200dobstacles<\/a> in\u2064 its path. The lack of sufficient votes and \u200bthe absence of a clear crime committed by President Biden undermine the foundation of the inquiry.\u200b Furthermore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/political-strategists-grapple-with-artificial-intelligences-political-ramifications\/\" title=\"Political strategists struggle with the political consequences of artificial intelligence.\">potential political ramifications<\/a> and the urgent need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeffries-predicts-bipartisan-speaker-talks-can-accelerate-after-jordan-stalls\/\" title=\"Jeffries anticipates bipartisan speaker negotiations to speed up following Jordan's delay.\">address pressing national \u200dissues<\/a> may discourage some Republicans from supporting the impeachment inquiry. \u2062As the process continues,\u2063 it is \u200dcrucial for\u2063 lawmakers to approach this matter with\u2064 diligence and respect for the \u200dintegrity of \u200dthe impeachment\u200b process. \u2064Ultimately, the\u200d outcome of the inquiry will shape the perception of\u200c President Biden&#8217;s presidency\u200d and the \u200bfuture \u200dpolitical landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Republicans&#8217; impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden may end prematurely as Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) revealed that inquiry leaders lack the necessary votes for impeachment. Bacon stated, &#8220;Around 20 Republicans are against a Biden impeachment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2184736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23297507457735-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2184735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23297507457735-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184735","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\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2184735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184735\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2184736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2184735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2184735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2184735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}