Democrats grapple with 'rising clamor' for Trump impeachment ahead of midterms
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Many Democrats acknowledge President Trump has committed impeachable offenses during his first year back in office, but few are willing to prioritize impeachment ahead of the midterm elections due to potential Senate roadblocks and voter backlash.
- Republicans are using the threat of a Democratic-led impeachment as a central part of their midterm campaign messaging, warning voters against flipping the House to Democrats.
- Progressive Democrats and some candidates in liberal districts are calling for impeachment of Trump and key cabinet officials, particularly following controversial federal actions and investigations.
- Democratic leaders emphasize focusing on economic issues like the cost of living rather than impeachment, citing the need for a comprehensive investigative process and the improbability of Senate conviction.
- House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin acknowledges growing calls for impeachment
