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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

2/2 where a judge holds an official in contempt and orders him out the back of the courtroom in handcuffs. Understandably, they fear that such an order would not be obeyed or would be opposed by intervention of some other fedl agents with guns. But we will get to that point. Stalling does no good.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

1/2 This is a real problem. Across he country, 100s of times, Trump admin officials have defied ct orders. In general, judges have too often sounded like mom confronting unruly children: "Don't make me call your father!" No judge wants to be the one who causes the ultimate confrontation...

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Those interested in a full treatment of the constitutional impeachment case against Trump, as well a discussion of the political considerations, may enjoy my upcoming book - Great & Dangerous Offences: The Case for (and Against) Impeaching Trump a Third Time. www.igpub.com/great-and-da...

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Great and Dangerous Offences - Ig Publishing

"Why is the provision restrained to Treason & bribery only? Treason as defined in the Constitution will not reach many great and dangerous offences."—George Mason on the broad scope of presidential cr...

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For those of you in Colorado's congressional district 3-- www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4v3...

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Hurd Anything?

YouTube video by The Beeman

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Amazing. WaPo editorial page now exceeds even WSJ ed page as unapologetic mouthpiece for predatory capitalism. A sad fall for a once-great institution.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In this appalling period, this may be the most evil, cynical thing I've seen. Intimidating pediatricians who give live-saving vaccines to kids in order to gain Trump's endorsement for Senate. I thought I was beyond outrage. But this... www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/h...

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Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.

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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

MS NOW: Three times, Republicans have summoned Jack Smith to Capitol Hill. Three times, they had time to prepare for their showdowns. Three times, the hearings ended with GOP members looking worse and the former special counsel looking better. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed

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mweinstock.bsky.social @mweinstock.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A warning from New Yorker cartoonist John McNamee.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The latest in a series of articles previewing my upcoming book, "Great and Dangerous Offences: The Case for (and Against) Impeaching Trump a Third Time" {gift article} slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trump’s White House Press Ban, Other Attacks on Free Speech Are Impeachable (Gift Article)

The speech, press, and assembly protections of the First Amendment are central pillars of our constitutional order.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

2/2 Second, no need to worry about SCOTUS. Impeachment is non-justiciable. (I know, this SCOTUS is not entirely reliable where T is concerned & they could try to reverse 230 yrs of precedent. But on this I very much doubt they would.) Real question is whether impeachmnt is politically wise.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

1/2 A reasonable way of thinking about issue, w/ perhaps 2 caveats. First, getting new Dem House to vote for impeachment on one ground or ten won't be the problem if Dems start process. Indeed, if they start they won't be able to stop. Problem is Senate, where nothing can reach 67-vote threshold

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This captures THE critical change in our politics. Nixon committed crimes in pursuit of political power, but their discovery horrified the nation, which expelled him from WH. Trump is both autocrat & greedy con man. All in plain sight. His party doesn't care. Moral collapse may not be fixable.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Amen! Though I've always thought the increasing normalization of legalized gambling was a huge mistake. Not to speak of being quite weird given the takeover of the Repub Party by Protestant evangelical Christians whose core historical identity turned on decrying the evils of drink and gambling.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026

Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

4/4 of slapdash "impeachments" of anyone and everyone in Trump's orbit will accomplish absolutely nothing. Even if you could get a member or members to file the resolutions (which I doubt), they'd vanish without a ripple. But I've been wrong before, so best of luck to you.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

3/4 It seems clear that a new Dem Congress must use its investigative power to expose full extent of Trump's wrongdoing and present it to the public. Whether that task is best accomplished with "impeachment" is a harder question. What seems plain to me is that a endless string...

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

2/4 produced its report in Dec 2022. Despite great work by Comm & compelling public testimony about Trump's complicity in the insurrection, public reelected him in 2024 anyway. I'm wrestling w/ that example as I decide what to recommend in my book abt whether to proceed with 3d Trump impeachment.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

1/4 Whether congressional investigations & hearings can any longer have major political effects is a fair question. The better example of your point is not Trump's first impeachment in 2019, which it can be argued helped defeat him in 2020, but the Jan 6 Comm that worked for 2 yrs and

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If Ds regain control of Hse, they'll have plenty to do. Daily impeachmnt resolutions wld be silly & counterproductive. A well-structured investigation of Trump's many offenses agnst Const, with public hrings, is good idea. Whether that shld be an "impeachment" inquiry is tougher. See my book. :-)

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"If a president engages in a pattern of conduct that subordinates the rights and interests of individual states to his personal or partisan political interests, that would be impeachable." slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trump Has Brutalized Blue States in His Second Term. There’s a Way for Democrats to Fight Back. (Gift Article)

The Trump administration has actively discriminated against “blue” states by systemically withholding money. That's not the worst part.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Stay tuned. The book and the remainder of the Slate series will cover many of them. But also conclude with some sober reflections on whether going down the impeachment road would be an effective way to fight Trumpism. Which is a tougher question.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Here's the second installment in the Slate series previewing my upcoming book considering whether Trump should be impeached a 3d time. It argues that Trump's attacks on blue states is impeachable affront to federalism & equal protection rights of state inhabitants. slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trump Has Brutalized Blue States in His Second Term. There’s a Way for Democrats to Fight Back. (Gift Article)

The Trump administration has actively discriminated against “blue” states by systemically withholding money. That's not the worst part.

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Meesh@liskeard1.bsky.social @liskeard1.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🇨🇦🍁 BREAKING: During his speech today, Donald Trump recounted helping save Titanic victims: “I saved more people than anybody, many people, the best people. I said, ‘Turn left, Captain. Very simple. Very easy.’ He didn’t listen. I know icebergs. Nobody knows icebergs better than me.”

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

For voters in Colorado's 3d Congressional district...

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Evidently you've never worked with Congress or been personally involved in an impeachment. I sympathize with your interest in accountability, which I share. A jillion impeachments is not a practical vehicle for achieving it. But keep up the good fight.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Demand all you want, but if you want to be taken seriously, accept the limitations of the impeachment process imposed by the Constitution and the institutional capacity of Congress.

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I dislike piling on NYT which for all its faults is now an indispensable natl institution. BUT weekly books section has become pathetic. It reviews ever fewer books & those mostly w/ established authors or an obvious lefty tilt. With all $$ they make, they can't hire a few book reviewers?

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

👀 MUST WATCH: This video is so well done — and absolutely hilarious! 🤣🤣

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Frank Bowman @frank-bowman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A message for Cong Jeff Hurd in Colorado's District 3...

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

George Orwell is rolling in his grave right now. Representative Jim Himes

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mweinstock.bsky.social @mweinstock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

British editorial cartoonist David Parkins illustrates the bottom line.

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