As 2020 contenders and progressive House Democrats push the party to pursue impeachment, several moderates elected just months ago in parts of the country where the president is popular are trying to steer the conversation elsewhere.
the party to pursue articles of impeachment, several moderates elected just months ago in parts of the country where the president is popular are trying to find a way to talk about something — anything — else, knowing that whatever side they take on impeachment is going to anger a sizable chunk of their district and make reelection harder.
“The way you win an election, but more importantly govern, is by focusing on issues that people care about,” he said in an interview in an American Legion hall in his district. “The more we can focus on issues and less on the president, the better it is for the country.” Brindisi’s position puts him at odds with liberal elected officials and voters who propelled the midterm “blue wave” into Congress just months ago. The Bronx district of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is geographically only 200 miles away but couldn’t be further away politically. Shortly after a redacted version of the Mueller report was released, she said she’d support an impeachment resolution, joining a pro-impeachment cohort that includes Reps.
On the whole, the country may be more aligned with Brindisi. Only about one-third of registered voters say Congress should begin impeachment proceedings, according to aby Morning Consult and Politico. Even among those who view Trump unfavorably, there is not strong support for removing him from office. Only 57% of the people who have unfavorable views of Trump say Congress should start impeachment proceedings.
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