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Can you explain Articles 10 and 11 of Johnson's impeachment then to a layman? -- (edited)

Posted by Max Sep 24 '19, 17:10

10. Making three speeches with intent to "attempt to bring into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt and reproach, the Congress of the United States".

11. Bringing disgrace and ridicule to the presidency by his aforementioned words and actions.

They had the trial and voted on 11. Even if you leave out 11, how does the Constitution's language make bringing disgrace on Congress a high crime or misdemeanor?

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I don't understand how the harmless error doctrine relates here (below) -- nm* - Max Sep 24, 18:42 1
- It makes no difference because they clearly impeached based on crimes and misdemeanors. In any case if you firmly believe the congress does or should - JackDawson Sep 24, 19:29
The harmless error doctrine. The allegations are sufficient to support an indictment on valid counts -- nm - JackDawson Sep 24, 18:30

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Can you explain Articles 10 and 11 of Johnson's impeachment then to a layman? -- (edited)

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