Trafficsigntruther t1_j2eukm5 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Reply to comment by Dryheavemorning in Commonwealth Court sides with Philly DA Larry Krasner in impeachment lawsuit by boundfortrees

But also:

> In the order Friday, the court rejected the latter two arguments from Krasner, saying impeachment proceedings could occur across different legislative sessions, and that the legislature could impeach the city’s district attorney.

oliver_babish t1_j2fivja wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:08 PM

So, basically, "you can impeach a DA, but not for weaksauce like this."

Paparddeli t1_j2f8ch9 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 8:51 PM

Yeah, he really only won on one of three issues. It's also important to remember that this was the decision of one Democratic judge. The Pa. Supreme Court will have the final word, where there is currently a 4-2 Democratic edge, with not all the Democratic justices being fans of Krasner.

Krasmaniandevil t1_j2fb7ym wrote on December 31, 2022 at 9:12 PM

If they side against Krasner, they open the door to the legislature impeaching justices for decisions they don't like. I don't think they're that stupid, but I've been wrong before.

oliver_babish t1_j2fj08v wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:09 PM

That threat is already manifest.

Krasmaniandevil t1_j2fnloq wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:43 PM

My theory is the GOP is trying to dilute the significance of Trumps impeachment by using it for purely political reasons so they can later claim its a "both sides" thing.