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NAMEDISTRICT TLDRPUBLIC POSITIONCOMMENTS TO AXIOS
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Collin Allred Texas 32Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedOct 2018 to Texas Observer: “I think we need to make sure that if our laws are being broken and the Constitution is being violated, that that’s being looked into. The first thing that has to be done is to protect the Mueller investigation, to make sure it’s allowed to reach its conclusion. I think it’s premature to talk about or discuss impeachment until that is done. But there are certainly things that have happened that have violated some of the ethics norms that we’ve had in this country. And some of those norms will have to be made into law now. Because as we’ve seen, if it’s not actually written in stone then it might actually not be followed.” https://www.texasobserver.org/dallas-democrat-collin-allred-nfl-protests-trump-impeachment-pete-sessions/Spox Josh Stewart sent over his comments made on Face the Nation (Jan. 4): “It's absolutely premature. This is way too early to be talking about this. We need to let the investigation run its course. And I just think that it's also something that can be used as a partisan lightning rod that we need to try to avoid.”
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Cindy AxneIowa 03Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedNov. 7 to Des Moines Register: “This has never been about impeachment or pushing forth investigations that people think need to be done.” https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/08/cindy-axne-donald-trump-iowa-expectations-robert-mueller-investigation-impeachment-russia-pelosi/1919183002/Axne spox Maddy Russak : “Cindy has said from Day 1 said that she supports the mueller investigation and we need to let due process takes its course”
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Anthony BrindisiN.Y. 22Premature/Not helpfulBrindisi said when he was campaigning, the issue of impeachment rarely came up at town hall meetings." The Congressman said those who spoke with while running for office wanted him "not to get bogged down in impeachment talk, not to get bogged down in investigations." Brindisi said the ongoing investigations "should play out" but lawmakers in Washington "have to get work done here." Called Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s comments “not helpful. ” http://wnbf.com/brindisi-profane-call-for-trump-impeachment-not-helpful/"Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Ed Case Hawaii 01
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Not found“I don’t support impeachment based on the information now available to me but fully reserve my right to exercise my constitutional duty if and when appropriate.”
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Sean CastenIll. 06Wants to impeach, not sure it's doable Casten to the Northwestern Herald on Jan. 1: "If you impeach him but are unable to remove him, he's more dangerous," he said. "The House cannot remove a sitting president. The House can indict a sitting president but the Senate is the jury and the judge. Do you think as we sit here today that Trump could do anything that would cause roughly 15 to 17 Republican senators to put country over party? I don't know the answer to that question, and that's really scary." https://www.nwherald.com/2018/12/28/elected-6th-congressional-district-democrat-casten-says-hes-ready-for-washington/abxgd9e/"“Every day that Donald Trump is in power is another risk for our country. The problem with impeachment is that you don’t remove a president by impeachment, you indict a president by impeachment and the senate has to remove him. And I am not at all convinced — I mean we can’t even get the senate to pay federal workers right now, because they’re so in line with the president. What would the president have to do? … once we start that impeachment with legging, if you will, its going to become all-consuming. But is not going to make us safer until he’s removed. I would like to see him removed as soon as possible to be very clear. I just wish we had better tools do that.“
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Gil CisnerosCalif. 39Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedIn the OC Register: The Mueller probe “should be given sufficient time to reach its conclusion. I would like to see the special counsel present charges that can be used to convict, and any push for impeachment before that point is premature. To be clear, the American people deserve to know the extent that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to interfere with our election and democratic institutions.” https://www.ocregister.com/2018/08/03/democratic-candidates-wont-say-the-i-word-should-they/Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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TJ CoxCalif. 21Avoided questionHe told Bakersfield that the possibility of Trump's impeachment is not something that is on his radar and none of his consitutents are talking about it https://www.bakersfield.com/news/tj-cox-to-be-sworn-in-jan-talks-about-priorities/article_dcadac7e-ff1f-11e8-a64d-7f2b4d621f22.htmlDid not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Angie CraigMinn. 02Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be released"I do believe its inappropriate to use the 'I' word… because we don’t the know the results of [the Mueller investigation]" Speaking on ETV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkycXc-fS_sHer office said she believes it's premature until the Mueller investigation is completed
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Jason CrowColo. 06
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Speaking on 9News: "I wouldn’t vote to start impeachment if they were brought forth right now ... I don’t think its appropriate to mix a political process with an ongoing investigation” https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/local-politics/9news-debate-jason-crow-discusses-impeaching-president-trump/73-8290934Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Joe CunninghamS.C. 01Avoided questionIn an interview with the Post and Courier: “I didn’t run on impeachment. I ran on bipartisan issues and working together with Democrats and Republicans to actually tackle the problems up here in D.C. So I’m not focusing on impeachment at all.” https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/sc-democrats-clyburn-cunningham-oppose-impeaching-trump-for-now/article_d0ffb22a-1039-11e9-ba89-977d2dbde9ea.htmlHis office said he stands by the comments he made to the Post and Courier
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Sharice DavidsKan. 03Pro-impeachment, but after Mueller InvestigationTo the Kansas City Star: “No president is above the law, and all should always be held accountable for their actions. Before calling for the very serious act of impeachment, I would allow Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the multiple congressional committees investigating President Trump to conclude their proceedings and present definitive evidence that the standards of impeachment have indeed been crossed.” https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article216296940.htmlHer office said she stands by her public comments (which echo the one I listed here)
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Madeleine DeanPa. 04
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Not found"I’m a lawyer by training, and I believe in following the facts and evidence where they lead — and then applying the law to those facts. Impeachment is an incredibly serious act. Before we get there, the Mueller team needs to complete its investigation — without interference. I also look forward to playing a role on House oversight committees and using Congress’s subpoena power to hold public figures accountable. No one — not the President, nor any other government official — is above the law.” Follow up in light of Buzzfeed:
Spox Matt Bieber: "These are very serious allegations, and Rep. Dean believes they should be investigated fully."
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Anotonio DelgadoN.Y. 19
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To the Poughkeepsie Journal: Delgado said that federal investigations into the president should be completed before any calls for action: “It is imperative that we go through the process and understand the facts," he said. https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/19/faso-delgado-battle-first-tv-debate-critical-house-seat/1695841002/Did not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Veronica EscobarTexas 06Pro impeachment, but not sure it would succeedTo the Texas Tribune: If given the chance, she would vote for his impeachment, she said, though she doesn’t think such a vote would likely succeed. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/04/12/conversation-texas-congress-election-veronica-escobar/Did not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Abby FinkenauerIowa 01Avoided questionNot foundSpox Elizabeth Kerr: “Rep. Finkenauer believes the independent investigation should continue and that Congress should make decisions based on those findings.”
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Lizzy FletcherTexas 07
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To the Texas Tribune: "Congress must ensure that this investigation is completed, and that if President Trump has committed impeachable offenses must be prepared to bring the charge." https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article211201864.html“Our focus right now is on ending this government shutdown, improving our health care system, and getting Americans back to work. When the Special Counsel completes its investigation, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead.” Post Buzzfeed stmt: “Recent reports, if true, are deeply concerning and demonstrate the need for thorough and fair investigation and oversight. As we learn the facts, Congress will be prepared to address them at the appropriate time.”
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Jesús GacríaIll. 04Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedNot found“The new Majority in the House should act on the priorities of we were sent to the US Congress to address: the economic wellbeing of families, immigration reform, and addressing corruption in politics. The Mueller investigation may provide critical information that the Congress can base its future actions on. I don’t think impeachment is the top priority, yet I’m respectful of the opinion of Members who have reached that conclusion.”
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Syliva GarciaTexas 29Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Texas Tribune: When asked if she’d vote in support of potential impeachment proceedings for President Donald Trump, Garcia said it was “too early to tell.” She pointed to her previous position as a judge, saying she’d want to wait to listen to both sides of the issue and to look through the facts. For the time being, she said, “the facts are not there yet.” Garcia said if she saw something of a “criminal nature” in the special counsel’s investigation, she’d vote for Trump’s impeachment. “There’s a lot of facts that haven’t been uncovered...I think we should let the investigation go where it needs to go,” she said. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/04/19/conversation-texas-sen-sylvia-garcia-2018-election/Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Jared GoldenMaine 02Avoided questionNot found Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Jimmy GomezCalf. 34Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedPreviously supported debating impeachment in the HouseThe Congressman said he has supported debate on articles of impeachment before, but thinks the Mueller investigation needs to be completed before making a decision.
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Deb HaalandN.M. 01Wait for Mueller, then would strongly consider impeachment To the Albuquerque Journal: “I am deeply concerned with the actions of this President. In Congress, I will be a powerful voice against his reckless actions and policies and fight to ensure the rest of us have a voice in Washington. Should Robert Mueller’s investigation into President Trump’s campaign and administration unearth evidence of impeachable offenses, I would weigh the evidence available and strongly consider impeachment.” https://www.abqjournal.com/1166959/us-district-1-candidate-debra-haaland.html“Right now our priority is to fund the government and make sure workers and their families don’t have to go another day without a paycheck – but I know there are serious concerns that raise the issue of impeachment. Investigations need to proceed so we have a full picture of what happened,” said Congresswoman Deb Haaland.
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Josh HarderCalif. 10Avoided questionNot foundDid not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Jahana HayesConn. 05Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Hartford Courant: “While it’s not an issue I campaigned on, as members of Congress we have an obligation to conduct rigorous oversight of our government,” Hayes said in a statement. “No one is above the law.” https://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-congress-impeachment-trump-20181216-zw552eazarc4zcrnru327ojvcm-story.html“Congresswoman Hayes believes that it is premature at this juncture to consider impeachment. She has the utmost respect for the office of the presidency, and takes her oversight role as a member of Congress very seriously. She believes decisions must be based on facts, and that the Special Counsel’s investigation – when complete – will provide hard evidence on which future oversight decisions should be based.” In light of Buzzfeed: “This report in Buzzfeed is alarming, but as of now it is only an unconfirmed report. We need facts to decide something as important as impeachment. The House Intelligence Committee has announced they will investigate this news report, and the Mueller investigation must continue unimpeded. When they present hard evidence we will be better equipped to make an informed decision on how to proceed.”
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Katie Hill Calif. 25Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedShe told the Santa Clarita Gazette: “Impeachment is the wrong conversation to be having right now — we need to fully protect the Mueller investigation so it is allowed to proceed and then act based on what we learn from its outcome,” she said. https://santaclaritafree.com/gazette/news/katie-hill-on-border-wall-impeachment“We fully believe the Mueller investigation needs to be protected and go to it’s completion. If there’s evidence at the end that shows impeachment is appropriate than we’d consider that option.”
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Kendra HornOkla. 05
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Speaking on News9: “Im an attorney by training and I’m not going to make any commitments without evidence in front of me. … I’m going to make sure that we’re … holding Congress and the administration accountable when we need to.Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Steven HorsfordNev. 04Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo Nevada Public Radio: "We need to allow [Special Counsel Robert] Muller to complete his investigation. That report needs to be brought forward to Congress and there needs to be full transparency and complete openness of what the findings are of that report and let the facts speak for themselves.” Horsford said some of the president’s actions and behaviors call into question his fitness, but he believes Robert Muller should be allowed to continue to investigate any possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign." https://knpr.org/knpr/2018-10/steve-horsford-running-return-congressOffice said to use these comments
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Chrissy HoulahanPa. 06
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Not found“I came to Washington to serve the 6th District, not to impeach the President. Impeachment is a very serious step and it is critical that we get all the facts and information. It is imperative that we, the Congress, investigate and provide oversight and confirm the content of the Buzzfeed News report. It is also essential that we protect the Mueller investigation.”
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Andy KimN.J. 03Against ImpeachmentKim, a national security official in the Obama administration, told The AP that he doesn’t want to impeach Trump. He condemned the increasingly divisive tone in politics, which he said was a problem long before Trump’s election https://www.apnews.com/88ea2a258df84081bbdf646d65e5d881Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Ann KirkpatrickAriz 02Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedIn an interview with Arizona Public Media, she said she’s an attorney and believes in investigations: “Let the investigators do their investigation, write up a report... and then we’ll decide from there.” https://www.azpm.org/p/azillhome/2019/1/7/143881-rep-ann-kirkpatrick-discusses-her-return-to-congress/Her office said to go off her public comments
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Conor LambPa. 17Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedOn CNN: “Well, I haven't seen any evidence, yet, that would raise that. So it seems like you're skipping a few steps there," Lamb said. "But there's a process in place. There's a special counsel who's looking at the whole problem. We need to give him the time and space to do his job and then, you know, at any time that he finishes and presents us with his conclusions, we'll make a decision at that point." https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/07/politics/conor-lamb-donald-trump-impeachment-taxes-cnntv/index.htmlDid not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Susie LeeNev. 03Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedOn CBS: “I find that impeachment proceedings would be a distraction” https://www.cbsnews.com/video/susie-lee-says-impeachment-proceedings-would-be-a-distraction/
Spox Sarah Abel: The Congresswoman has made it clear that she believes the current investigation should run its course before any decision of that magnitude is made. She is focused on fighting for the families in her district and ending the current shutdown.
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Mike LevinCalif. 49Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedDuring an Oct debate, he said that if Mueller’s investigation is a “witch hunt,” it is “the most successful witch hunt in history.” He said that president should have to comply with a subpoena to provide testimony to Mueller and stressed that he believed Congress had a responsibility to be a check on the executive branch. “I worry a lot about the House not upholding its constitutional responsibility,” Levin said. In response to Harkey’s claim that his goal if elected would be to impeach the president, he said, “I’m not running an impeachment platform.” https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-harkey-levin-20181002-story.htmlDid not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Andy LevinMich. 09Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedDidn't find"I’m really looking forward to seeing what Mr. Mueller comes out with and then we will take appropriate action and we will not hold any person above the law and we will not hesitate to carry out our constitutional duties, wherever that may lead.”
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Elaine Luria Va. 02Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Pilot online: “Any time there are allegations of wrong doing by people close to the president, it is troubling. But I have faith in our justice system and believe the Mueller investigation needs to continue until all the facts are presented.” https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/article_1e3b3752-a7a9-11e8-b7e1-3f81e69af630.htmlDid not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Tom MalinowskiN.J. 07Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedIn an interview with NJ.com: “It’s pretty plain that most of the newcomers were elected from swing districts, so they’re pretty pragmatic. I would imagine most are like me — beside themselves over what Trump is doing to our democracy, and over the growing evidence he was dealing with the Russians throughout the campaign while inviting their help in the election. But as grave as that is, we have to follow the process one step at a time, focusing now on defending the institutions that are investigating Trump and Russia." https://www.nj.com/opinion/2018/12/a-chat-with-congressman-elect-tom-malinowski.html“The Congressman believes that the Mueller investigation must be allowed to continue unimpeded. When the investigation is finished he will examine the evidence it turns up and make a decision on impeachment, not before” — spox Benji Schwartz
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Ben McAdamsUtah 4Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedResponding to Rep. Tlaib’s comments on CNN: “That's not the style of leadership I've given Utah over the past several years," said McAdams. "Can't we find common ground? There will be important issues where there is passionate disagreement on both sides of the aisle. But let's look for those areas where we can agree and tackle some of the tough issues we are facing as a country." https://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/18947-mcadams-says-democrats-are-wrong-to-talk-about-impeaching-president-trump“I support the Mueller investigation proceeding without interference. Until it concludes I think it is premature to talk about impeachment. That is a very serious matter that would take strong bipartisan consensus and until we have specific facts to consider, impeachment discussions distract from the many important issues we need to address.”
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Lucy McBathGa. 06Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Marietta Daily Journal: “I just have to say you’re not going to hear that coming out of my mouth because it’s a very serious process, and you don’t ever take delight in those types of conversations for ever wanting to think that we’re going to be impeaching the commander-in-chief of the United States. That’s just not something I believe that, me personally, I’m excited talking about. It’s a very serious process, however. I will say that the American people deserve to have (Robert) Mueller complete his full investigation, and then we just have to wait and see what comes out of that, but I will never prematurely say impeach. I just don’t think it’s good for the country, and I think the people deserve to have the truth and deserve to have a full investigation, so I am not going to talk about impeachment.” https://www.mdjonline.com/opinion/around-town-chairman-boyce-answers-the-question-will-he-run/article_39564608-1905-11e9-99fb-23c35767de2e.htmlHer office directed me to public statements she has made before, which is that she wants to wait and see how the Mueller investigation plays out before making any judgment on impeachment. Post Buzzfeed: "I do not take this lightly and I will not prematurely call for impeachment. It is a very serious process to put our country through. Mueller should be allowed to complete his investigation without interference, and on the Judiciary Committee, there’s a lot that we need to look at as part of long overdue and necessary oversight. The American people deserve the truth. We must follow the facts where they lead as we work to protect the rule of law, preserve the independence of the Justice Department, and make sure that no one is above the law."
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Joseph MorelleN.Y. 25Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Rochester First: "I would hope that we would not seek impeachment, I think it puts us immediately at odds. I've clearly expressed my disappointment in the President, but obviously if there's compelling evidence that he's committed treason, that's a different circumstance, but I would not say that we should go down that road until there's a compelling case to be made. I think the American public should decide who the President is, not through an impeachment process, but through an election process."“Discussion of impeachment is premature. Special Counsel Robert Mueller must be allowed to proceed with his investigation uninhibited. Following its conclusion, we will more accurately be able to assess how to move forward.”
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Fla. 26Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedDidn't find“I believe it is in the interest of our democracy and the wellbeing of the American people that Republicans and Democrats in Congress come together to ensure that Special Counsel Mueller is able to finish his work without interference, constraint, or undue pressure. That said, Republicans in Congress should stop trying to undermine the Mueller probe. What are they afraid of? We have to follow the facts wherever they may lead us. But if we, as lawmakers, decide to take our country down this road, it must be done in a bipartisan manner. Republicans must join us. In fact, why is Mitch McConnell blocking a bipartisan effort to pass a bill to protect Mueller as he gets to the bottom of Russia’s interference in our elections? My constituents deserve the truth.”
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Joe NeguseColo. 02Impeach nowOn MSNBC: “I do [support impeachment.] I think there’s sufficient evidence in the public square to indicate that this pres has violated the constitution and that ultimately he’s committee high crimes and misdemeanors that would warrant impeachment.” Added that he supported Rep. Al Green last year, and supports him now.” http://www.msnbc.com/kasie-dc/watch/rep-elect-neguse-sufficient-evidence-to-support-impeaching-president-trump-1380267075545?v=railb&His office said he stands by his public comments
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
N.Y. 14Impeach now"I would support impeachment. I think that we have the grounds to do it," she said. "What we need to focus on is ensuring that we can, when people potentially break the law, hold everyone accountable and no person is above that law." https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/06/27/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-impeachment-sot-nr-vpx.cnnDid not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Ilhan OmarMinn. 05Impeach nowOmar on CNN: "We know that this president, this administration, every day has gone a little bit closer to being impeached ... If this report comes out and we keep having the breaking headlines every single day, I’m pretty sure that [impeachment] is going to call for itself," Omar said, apparently referencing special counsel Robert Mueller's final report on the Russia investigation." https://thehill.com/homenews/house/421843-ilhan-omar-every-day-trump-gets-closer-to-being-impeached“I think impeachment is inevitable. The President has violated many of the laws that are in place to hold our federal government accountable and his attempts to interfere with the Russia investigation represent a serious obstruction of justice and a concerning abuse of power. I am confident that the committees of jurisdiction in the House will investigate the Executive Branch wherever it is necessary and follow the truth wherever it leads. In the meantime, I’m focused on passing the agenda I ran on—freeing students from the shackles of debt, tackling the existential threat of climate change, and passing Medicare for All." In light of Buzzfeed report, she tweeted: “Witness intimidation is a federal crime. Given the new allegations that you directed Cohen to lie to Congress and collude with Russia, you may want to tread lightly, Mr. President. 👀⏳” https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1086282979679318017
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Chris PappasN.H. 01Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTown hall —>Spox referred me to his town hall on Sunday “The investigation that [Special Counsel] Mueller is leading obviously continues to move forward – continues to make headlines in certain ways. We’ve seen indictments, we’ve seen convictions, we’ve seen guilty pleas. We need to make sure that he can finish his work and put everything out on the table so that our country has a full reckoning of everything that’s transpired and any additional crimes that might have been committed. So the questions of collusion - of obstruction of justice – strike at the heart of having a government that functions and that we can have faith in. And if we are to put all of that behind us, we’ve got to make sure that the work of his investigation can be finished. I’ll support legislation to do that and then let’s make those tough calls once everything has been put out on the table.” Post Buzzfeed: “The news reported in last night’s Buzzfeed article is alarming,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “Nobody is above the law, and I have faith in the House Intelligence Committee and the Special Counsel’s office to get to the bottom of this claim. We ought to do everything we can to protect the Mueller investigation and allow him to put all the facts on the table. I trust Special Counsel Mueller's team - which has produced guilty pleas, indictments, and convictions - to act on a timeline that allows for this thorough process to come to an appropriate conclusion.”
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Dean PhillipsMinn. 03Wait for Mueller/Would likely then impeachOn Phillips for Congress site: “I will wait until the Mueller investigation concludes. That is the appropriate and legal thing to do. If the evidence indicates criminal activity took place, and this president was aware, it is the responsibility of the US House to act on that.”“We are fortunate to live in a country in which all citizens are afforded due process, even the President. Congress should protect the Mueller investigation, which must be allowed to run its full course. If evidence is presented that the President has committed impeachable offenses, then we have a Constitutional responsibility to act. Until then, I will remain focused on representing the people of my district.”
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Katie PorterCalif. 45Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the OC Register: “Our country was attacked by a foreign government, and our president has tried to thwart the investigation of that attack at every turn.… While the president’s actions are deeply troubling, we should wait for the conclusion of the Mueller investigation." https://www.ocregister.com/2018/08/03/democratic-candidates-wont-say-the-i-word-should-they/Did not respond to multiple requests for comment
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Ayanna PressleyMass. 7Previously and publicly pro-impeachment, spox told me she now believes they should wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Boston Herald: "I would just say that it doesn’t reveal much that we don’t already know — that this president is completely unfit to be in the White House. I look forward to partnering with many others to do whatever we can to get him impeached.” https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/09/07/ayanna-pressley-puts-donald-trump-impeachment-on-to-do-list/“As I have said before, Impeachment has always been on the table. Congress needs to consider every tool we have available to hold this administration and the current occupant of the White House accountable. I believe that it is critical to allow Mr. Mueller and his team to finish their thorough, independent investigation and call on all branches of government to uphold the integrity of that investigation. At the close of that investigation we will act on the information we have. My immediate focus remains working with my colleagues to pressure the Senate and the White House to act in the best interest of the American people and reopen the government.”
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Max Rose N.Y. 11Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedFace the Nation —>Press office referred to his comments on face the nation (Jan. 4): “I'm from Staten Island. I have no problem with profanity," Rose said in response to Rep. Rashida Tlaib's comments. "What I have a problem with though, is the fact that she is talking about this issue and urging action on this issue before the investigation has been completed. That will just continue this era of hyper-partisanship that we have to move away from." https://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-sound-off-on-impeachment-tlaib-remark/
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Harley RoudaCalf. 48Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedDuring a debate: Rouda insisted, “I’m not going there to impeach Donald Trump.” But he said the ongoing investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller should be given more time if needed. “He’s already gotten over 30 convictions and indictments,” Rouda said. “We know that his work is meaningful. Let’s give him the time. After we see that report then we can all make a decision, what, if anything, needs to take place.” https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/16/dana-rohrabacher-russia-ties-are-key-focus-in-california-house-race.html“I believe we need to give Special Counsel Robert Mueller the time he needs to complete his investigation and publish his report. Once that report is released, we’ll see what action the House of Representatives needs to take to protect the Constitution and the United States of America.”
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Mary Gay ScanlonPa. 05Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be released“If Robert Mueller comes up with an investigation report that provides hard evidence, absolutely. And there’s certainly enough smoke out there that I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mueller report does that. But in interest of our democracy, we need to make sure that we have heard facts and a solid case before we embark on something as disruptive as and extraordinary as impeachment.” http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/clout/congress-mary-gay-scanlon-pennsylvania-fifth-district-20180509.htmlDid not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Kim SchrierWash. 08Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo KIRO7: "We need checks and balances on this president. And if we have evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors, then it is our responsibility to raise articles of impeachment.” https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/kim-schrier-runs-for-8th-district-democratic-nomination/791490885“Due to the serious nature of these recent allegations and other claims about the President’s actions, there is more urgency than ever to get all the facts. I am in complete support of thorough investigations into any offenses committed by the President. This is not a partisan issue. The public deserves to know what happened.”
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Donna ShalalaFla. 27Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo CBS: "Only if there is legal evidence [would I support impeachment] You don’t impeach a president because you don’t like his policies. You impeach a president when they commit high crimes and misdeameanors… I believe it would be irresponsible to start talking about impeachment until the judiciary committees lay out there case. "https://www.cbsnews.com/video/congresswoman-elect-donna-shalala-democrats-should-only-pursue-impeachment-if-there-is-legal-evidence/Spox referred me to her CBS interview with Major Garrett
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Mikie SherrillN.J. 11Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedOn Face the Nation: “I’m a former federal prosecutor and we certainly never made charging decisions before the FBI finished their investigation. I think we've got to let Mueller finish his investigation, see what evidence he finds, and then we can make some decisions.”<-- Office referred me to her comments on FTN (Jan. 4)
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Elissa SlotkinMich. 08Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedOn PBS, when asked about impeachment: "I didn’t work 18 months listening to people in my district to get involved in a political back and forth for the next 18 months,” said Rep.-elect Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. “People want to talk about health care. It’s not a coincidence that most of us who won in tough districts, we won because we talked about issues, not because we talked about internal Washington stuff.”Her office: "She is a big believe in Bob Mueller. He was FBI director when she was a young national security analyst.. her national security training really shapes how she views this in the sense that she wants to see the facts and read the report. And if that report demonstrates offenses that have been committed that are impeachable … then the congress should act.”
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Abigail SpanbergerVa. 07Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedIn an interview with CBS 6: On the topic of pursuing the impeachment of President Trump, Spanberger says that Democrats should not appear to be too partisan and that she is primarily focused on serving the needs of her district and being accountable and accessible to constituents. "In addition, the role of any member of Congress is to serve as a check and balance in our government, so I think it's incredibly important that Congress do our job of oversight," Spanberger said, "But I certainly think that it's not helpful to go to Washington with anyone's eyes set on taking any particular action. My real desire is to focus on legislative issues, policy issues, and constituent services that can positively impact the people of this district." https://wtvr.com/2018/11/09/congresswoman-elect-abigail-spanberger-on-healthcare-impeachment-and-her-future-in-congress/Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Greg StantonAriz. 09Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedHe told Arizona’s KTAR News that he is “reserving judgment” until he sees the report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, adding that he is focused on getting things done for Americans. http://ktar.com/story/2381578/us-rep-greg-stanton-says-wall-is-not-smart-border-security/Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Rashida TlaibMich. 13Impeach now"Impeach the mother******""I think everyone knows where I stand on that [impeachment]. I think the main thing is about accountability. I think setting the tone that nobody is above the rule of law and that we don’t want to allow anyone to not put the best interests of the American people first and to violate our constituiotnal values is really important”
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N.M. 02Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Albuquerque Journal: "As an attorney, I believe in due process and that, after such process, no one is above the law. We need to firmly support the independence of ongoing investigations to protect those principles and allow the facts to unfold." https://www.abqjournal.com/1167022/2nd-congressional-district-candidate-xochitl-torres-small-2.html“I believe in due process and that after such process, no one is above the law. As an attorney, I support the independence of ongoing investigations to protect those principles and allow the facts to unfold. Right now, I am focused on finding a way to work together to reopen the government. That is the top priority for the people I represent.”
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Haley StevensMich. 11Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo Detroit News: "We need to see the Mueller investigation through," Stevens said. "I believe we need to put the country first and certainly treat anything along those lines very seriously." https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/11/haley-stevens-lena-epstein-michigan-congress-millennial/1485824002/Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Lauren UnderwoodIll. 14Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo the Northwest Herald: “Special counsel Mueller has a distinguished record of service to our country and has shown himself to be measured and thoughtful throughout his investigation. Unlike my opponent, I support legislation to protect the special counsel from the president’s threats of political interference. The special counsel should be allowed the time he needs to fully investigate the interference in our elections. Efforts to impeach the president before the Mr. Mueller finishes his work are premature.” https://www.nwherald.com/2018/10/04/election-2018-candidate-lauren-underwood-14th-congressional-district-representative/akelj4t/Office said they don’t have a press team and are wary of speaking for her
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Jennifer WextonVa. 10Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedTo ABC News: A former prosecutor, she said she wants special counsel Robert Mueller to continue his work and that “we need to follow the facts and we can’t rush to judgment.” https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrats-test-anti-trump-messages-virginia-house-race/story?id=55837592Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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Susan WildPa. 07Against ImpeachmentIn the Washington Post: “I don’t want to see a two-year distraction. I think, honestly, impeachment proceedings would obviously derail getting other things done in Congress.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-fallout-from-trump-controversies-republicans-warn-democrats-will-seek-his-impeachment-democratic-candidates-are-avoiding-the-word/2018/08/22/53917c44-a58e-11e8-97ce-cc9042272f07_story.html?utm_term=.843a459eb647Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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David TroneMd. 06Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedIn a telephone interview with Bethesda Magazine, Trone said impeaching the president isn’t a priority of his, and that it’s best to wait for special counsel Robert Mueller to finish his investigation into allegations of Russian influence in the U.S. election during the 2016 campaign and whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russians. https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/politics/trone-says-congress-can-fund-border-security-without-a-wall/Spox Hannah Muldavin said to use this quote.
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Jeff Van DrewN.J. 02Prematrue/Wait for Mueller probe to be releasedHe told the Press Democrat that his constituents "don't just want to see us argue and investigate and have hearings." https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/9058326-181/with-eyes-on-house-majority“I have not received any pressure at all on this. All conversation has truly been focused on the shutdown.” He added that he believes Congress must “absolutely wait” until Mueller finishes his investiaation before considering impeachment.
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Lori TrahanMass. 03Avoided questionIn the Boston Herald: “I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves. I’m a firm believer in Congress’ role in oversight of anybody who’s in the White House,” she said. The 37 cities and towns in the district are diverse in interests and having a laser-focus on those challenges will be a requirement for the job.Did not respond to multiple requests to comment
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