Against Impeachment for Thought Crimes - The American Spectator

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Against Impeachment for Thought Crimes

Why the Senate should dismiss rather than acquit.

by E. Donald Elliott

December 26, 2019, 12:02 AM

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Both of the articles of impeachment passed by the Democrats in the House are unprecedented in that they charge “thought crimes” against a president. They are based on the dubious legal theory that doi...

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