Democratic leaders' impeachment tightrope
By J.T. Young, opinion contributor — 05/18/19 01:30 PM EDT Democratic leaders are desperate to avoid impeachment, because it will help Trump and hurt Democrats. Make no mistake: All Democrats want to remove this President from office — the divide between congressional leaders and members exists over how to do the removing.
Members are increasingly enamored with the shortest distance between two points — from “in†to “out†— being a straight line. Leaders are increasingly aware that the shortest way to two terms — and potentially two congressional minorities — is impeachment.
Democrats have wanted Trump out of office even before he took office. Over two years in office have not changed things. Their reasons may change, but not their solution: Impeachment.
Well into their first year controlling the House, Democrats have the means at their disposal to start the process. Increasingly, their leaders find it difficult to explain to their members and base why they are not doing so.
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https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/444402-democratic-leaders-impeachment-tightrope
