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George Mason

SOURCE: New York Times
2/9/2021

Would the Founders Convict Trump and Bar Him From Office?

by Eli Merritt

"Today’s Republican senators must at least be willing to break with their party and disappoint some of their constituents — and, yes, perhaps lose their jobs in coming elections — to serve the larger interest of protecting the nation."

2/7/2021

The Constitution Forbids a Post-Presidential Impeachment Trial

by William G. Hyland, Jr.

A biographer of George Mason argues that, by the text and original intent of the Constitutional impeachment power, Donald Trump's exposure to trial ended when he left office and the Senate trial set to start on February 8 is unconstitutional.

5/12/19

George Mason: Lost Founder

by William G. Hyland Jr.

Why George Mason rightly deserves to be considered one of the fathers of our national government.