Basing impeachment on this obstruction theory would itself be an abuse of power. . .by Congress.
Tom McClintock: “Basing impeachment on this obstruction theory would itself be an abuse of power. . .by Congress.”
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McClintock argues that impeachment based on obstruction is a dangerous precedent.
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