Pod Save America “Do us a favor, though.” (LIVE from San Jose)
Sep 27, 2019
Candace Elder, a passionate housing activist and founder of the East Oakland Collective, joins the discussion to tackle California's homelessness crisis. She highlights the connection between rising living costs and housing insecurity, advocating for more compassionate policies. The group also dives into the impact of political maneuvering surrounding impeachment, connecting it to broader issues of trust in government. Candace encourages community involvement and highlights grassroots initiatives aimed at helping those in need, emphasizing the urgency for affordable housing.
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Impeachment Inquiry Process
- The Democrats' impeachment inquiry involves six House committees investigating potential crimes and corruption.
- The Judiciary Committee will draft articles of impeachment for a full House vote.
Risks for Democrats
- Democrats face the challenge of making the impeachment inquiry appear non-partisan despite lacking Republican support.
- They must decide whether to focus narrowly on Ukraine or expand to other issues, and how long to let the process continue.
Impeachment Strategy
- Democrats should strategically schedule impeachment proceedings, presenting key witnesses like Giuliani and Mulvaney at intervals to maintain public interest.
- Ideally, the final vote should occur near Trump's State of the Union address.