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Originally Posted by PilotMan
Even if the public perception does not support starting the endeavor? Once you go down that path, you can't take it back. It's not a path to be taken lightly. That doesn't mean that we've far exceeded Nixon at this point, but the people will still have the final say. Would you start the process, and keep your duty, knowing that it's going to result in failure, and keep the man in the powerful office for another 4 years?
You did your duty after all. What's more important? So much changes in the power structure when you gain the Executive. If sticking to your guns and your duty helps you sleep at night; I hope you're happy playing the political underdog for it.
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Public support for Nixon's impeachment was at 19% when the inquiry started. As of June 54% believed Trump committed an impeachable offense even though 41% currently support impeachment.
I don't think anyone can say with any certainty that an impeachment inquiry would help or hurt Trump's chances in 2020. However, it's the right thing to do. At this point continuing to investigate his administration while refusing to take the evidence gathered and use it isn't helping anyone. The only thing it's doing is making Trump and his administration more confident in ignoring subpoenas and not cooperating in any way.