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A step past impeachment

Jan 12, 2021
Rick Hassan, an election law specialist at UC Irvine and author of "Election Meltdown," shares insights on America's democracy. He argues that impeachment won’t suffice to combat authoritarianism. Instead, reforming voter rights is crucial. The discussion covers the Capitol insurrection's impact, public opinion on presidential accountability, and the need for electoral reforms like modifying the filibuster. Hassan emphasizes prioritizing democratic integrity and broader representation over tendencies to forgive political misdeeds.
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INSIGHT

Second Impeachment

  • Trump is facing a second impeachment, a historic first.
  • This follows the storming of the Capitol and his attempts to overturn election results.
INSIGHT

25th Amendment

  • The 25th Amendment allows removal of a president unable to fulfill duties.
  • Invoking it requires the vice president's consent, which Pence has withheld.
ANECDOTE

Grounds for Impeachment

  • Democrats cite Trump's false election claims and his speech urging supporters to fight.
  • They highlight the resulting violence, vandalism, and deaths at the Capitol.
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