Opinion: If Democrats are politically serious, they will evaluate every choice—including not only impeachment but also the selection of their presidential nominee—in light of its impact on the 2020 election
An insightful friend of mine remarked recently that before reading the Mueller report, he was sympathetic with Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reluctance to pursue impeachment of President Trump, but by the time he finished the report he was convinced Congress has a duty to act.
Our times demand moral clarity. But equally, they require political clarity. When it comes to impeachment, these two imperatives might point Democrats in opposite directions.
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