The Truth About Impeachment: Will it happen? What would it mean?

Jack Lessenberry Politics & Prejudices

The House of Representatives has begun an “impeachment inquiry” into President Donald Trump’s behavior, specifically in regard to the Ukraine. It’s alleged he tried to get that nation’s President to get dirt on former Vice-President Joe Biden’s son in return for aid. A majority of Americans now think that’s justified, but there’s still a long way to go. Only two US presidents have ever been impeached, and none have ever been convicted and removed from office. There’s also a broad misunderstanding about how the process works, and how it is supposed to work. And nobody knows how all this will play out. Joining me to help shed some light on all this are three experts on all this. Guests: Michael McDaniel is a retired brigadier general who is now a Professor of Constitutional Law and associate dean at Thomas Cooley law school in Lansing; he also directs Cooley’s Homeland Security Law Programs. Professor Larry Dubin is a longtime constitutional law professor at the University of Detroit-Mercy, and also specializes in both legal ethics and professional responsibility. Dave Dulio is a professor and chair of political science at Oakland University and also is the director of the school’s Center for Civic Engagement. He has written 11 books on politics and government and has worked on Capitol Hill.