On Thursday, the House of Representatives moved one step closer to impeaching the president of the United States for only the third time in history.
The 232-196 vote was to formalize the rules and procedures for the next phase of the impeachment process. All but two Democrats, Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson and freshman New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew voted for the bill, while every Republican voted against it. Now that the process will become more public — hearings will be televised instead of held behind closed doors — will voters perceptions about impeachment change? Will support for Trump collapse? Will support for impeachment crumble when GOP members cross-examine witnesses?
Not likely. CONT.
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report
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