Pod Save America “Hillary endorses Bernie.”
Jan 21, 2020
Donald Trump's impeachment trial takes center stage, with debates on the President's legal defenses. The rivalry between Biden and Bernie intensifies over Social Security. The New York Times shakes things up with a dual endorsement for Klobuchar and Warren. An intriguing oral history of the 2008 Obama campaign reveals grassroots stories and the emotional journeys of organizers. The dynamics surrounding the Iowa caucus bring a mix of tension and unexpected voter engagement, highlighting the need for unity within the Democratic Party.
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Trump's Impeachment Defense
- Trump's lawyers argue that his actions, like extorting Ukraine, weren't impeachable offenses.
- They claim it was a foreign policy decision and obstructing the impeachment inquiry was executive privilege.
Trump's Legal Strategy
- Trump's lawyers focus on executive power arguments, avoiding the damning facts of the case.
- They aim to appeal to Republicans comfortable with executive privilege claims.
Dershowitz's Contradictory Stance
- Trump's lawyers argue that an impeachable offense requires a criminal law violation.
- Alan Dershowitz, Trump's lawyer, previously argued the opposite during the Clinton impeachment.
