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On the recordMarch 6, 2025
Many people assume that means a statutory offense. It does not, and the word misdemeanor means misdeeds.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Green clarifies that impeachment can occur for actions that shock public conscience, not just criminal offenses.

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