The Impeachment of Larry Krasner and the Sunsetting of the Progressive Prosecutor
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Last Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. This brings the self-described "progressive prosecutor" one step closer to being removed from office. If an upcoming trial does not go his way, he will join San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, whom voters recalled in June, in being ushered out of office before his first term is complete. And while I do not have crystal ball, I might aver that, in the wake of Portland’s recent election showing a move toward the middle, DA Mike Schmidt might be hearing rumblings from the constituency.
The Impeachment of Larry Krasner and the…
Last Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. This brings the self-described "progressive prosecutor" one step closer to being removed from office. If an upcoming trial does not go his way, he will join San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, whom voters recalled in June, in being ushered out of office before his first term is complete. And while I do not have crystal ball, I might aver that, in the wake of Portland’s recent election showing a move toward the middle, DA Mike Schmidt might be hearing rumblings from the constituency.