Thursday, December 19, 2019

Gabbard rips Pelosi for delay of impeachment articles

Rep., a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, criticized Speaker after she said that she would delay delivering House-passed impeachment articles against in an effort to ensure a fair trial in the Senate.

"I was surprised to hear that," Gabbard told Hill.TV on Thursday, breaking with fellow Democrats who have rallied behind Pelosi over the move.

Gabbard said the delaying their delivery perpetuates a sense of hyperpartisanship, adding that both parties are to blame.

Gabbard has faced some criticism from Democrats for not picking a side, though the Hawaii congresswoman has long been skeptical of impeachment.

Following her vote, Gabbard said in a statement that she "Could not in good conscience vote either yes or no," adding that such an action should "Not be the culmination of a partisan process."

"I could not in good conscience vote against impeachment because I believe President Trump is guilty of wrongdoing."

Her decision to vote "Present" comes amid fears that Gabbard, who did not qualify for the next Democratic primary debate late Thursday, plans to run as a third-party candidate, an accusation the Hawaii congresswoman has repeatedly denied.

https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/475305-gabbard-rips-pelosi-for-delay-of-impeachment-articles

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