The Constitution’s definition of impeachable offenses is unsatisfactory.  The whole of it is:  “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors”.  Two words are specific; the rest is vague.  There are, however, numerous clues spread about in the Constitution, in the Constitutional Convention and State ratification debates.  The Founders did not want a president having to serve at the pleasure … Continue reading Guidance on the Meaning of an Impeachable Offense →