re: Leahy, not Roberts, to preside over impeachment trial

The ridiculous arguments put forth for the ability to have this proceeding by some posters boggles the mind.

As for an impeachment of a president, the constitution is silent on this issue and any strict constructionist should understand why. The power of the congress is limited to removal from office and...possibly prevention from running again.

Let’s pretend this was the end of his second term. He could not run again and is already out of office. What is the remedy? And where does it say who gets to try impeachment for a president?

While this is a wholly political process, the power to hold it is, probably, subject to review. The question is when.

ETA. Can’t wait for plaintiff initial disclosures as required. My guess is that it is woefully inadequate