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"Matthew 16:18-19" Dispensationalist (Catholic) χρ
OK. So it being 'political' due process means that Congress has the power to decide that even if the president did commit crimes, to not attempt to indict? Whereas any other prosecution must enforce all the laws, they do not have the power ("discretion") to just not prosecute?It means that the determination of whether to impeach or not can be made on issues greater than just the facts of the offense.
The power to impeach is necessary in order for our balanced powers to actually balance. There must be an absolute power in one branch against another branch, and impeachment is that absolute power that Congress possesses against the other two branches (and against members of Congress themselves I suppose).
Since the power to impeach is patently constitutional, the power to not impeach isn't a violation of the liberal institution of 'rule of law'. This apparent violation of rule of law is actually needed in order to preserve the regime 'through thick and thin'.
It's an absolute power, but it's within our liberal institution (which is explicit in our liberal institution of having a written constitution) of 'separation of powers'. So absolute power exists in our regime, but our regime is not absolutely powerful.So, considering the impact on the country and the impact on one's own career is fair game.