CONGRESS CALLED what it did on December 18th “debating” a resolution to impeach Donald Trump. But there was more bluster than argument. No opinion was unaired, and no minds were changed. The vote that came shortly after 8pm was utterly predictable. Every Democrat save two—Jeff Van Drew, a freshman from New Jersey soon to switch parties; and Collin Peterson, who represents a conservative, rural district in western Minnesota—voted in favour of both articles of impeachment.
So Democrats faced an unenviable choice, though the egregiousness of Mr Trump’s actions made it somewhat easier. As one representative, Terri Sewell, put it, “No one comes to Congress to impeach a president. However, the President has given this Congress no choice.
Yet ahead of next year’s presidential poll, Mr Trump remains wildly popular among Republicans. Most incumbent presidents get re-elected, especially when the economy is doing well. As Democrats in the House were voting to impeach him, thousands of his supporters waited for hours in frigid weather for him to speak at his rally in Michigan—a state he won, the first Republican presidential candidate to do so since 1988.
The real question is, could Trump be the first President to be impeached twice?
Now that impeachment is a party political tool rather than a legal process; most presidents will likely be impeached where the opposing party has a house majority. The democrats have made this the new normal.
Trump is a first for everything since he's been in oval office. Not normal
to my knowledge he hasnt been impeached yet
Twinning!
realDonaldTrump will win. The do nothing Democrats had 3 years to produce a credible candidate. They have failed miserably.
If anyone can do it, it's him.
President Trump is unique!
He looks like Tan Mom.
Does anybody believe there's gonna be a Presidential debate?!
Russia already helping again
Are you serious? Of course he’s gonna run
President Elect Impeachee
And hands down will get his 2nd term.
That thing was such a hot mess can we make it a rule that 'impeachment' needs to be put in scare quotes?
I pray to see this pig step down if laws are actually followed as should be, but with GOP pigs, we never know!!!
WTF color is Trump tonight ?
realDonaldTrump is still your president!
It won’t affect his re-election.
He will do his best to win in 2020.
Until....
AmericaNeedsYang
Trump isn't impeached until the Democrats send the paperwork to the Senate. As the Democrats refuse to send the paperwork then no impeachment.
I thought it was obvious that it shouldn't be allowed .... but this is America.... what do I know?
JamesAbbott2013 He hasn't been impeached and won't be.
Its only the party that lost the election that has done the impeachment. Surely there has to be more than that.
So the democrats when losing an election can hit back and impeach a n elected president on their own any time they like?.very strange system.
Because he is third to suffer such. He will win and make history . Remember bill was impeached in the second term. And and the end of that term he was still popular he would have been re-elected is the constitution allowed
It shows he can never be broken no matter what . I envy his braveness..despite the shame and humiliation engulfed around him being impeached , he still summoned courage for re-election. This is a HERO.
There’s a lot of sentences that begin with: “No president has ever...” and they often end with “...except Trump.”
Democrats are ..'Neutralised '(Russian speak)for the poverty of their case in direct proportion to their hate of the Presidential result..we had it in UK..Remainers just couldn't accept the democratic decision...the POTUS could get a THIRD term..Democrats are shown up as frauds..
New times, demands new rules
trump = tub of shit
😂 faith of Congress all Republican Party!!!
If you attack this question from first principle and not let get yourself clouded by that scary word impeachment you realize that any party can get qualified majority if they vote along partisan lines. Therefore impeachment by the House is meaningless, it could be politicking.
if he has done it once, what's keeping him from doing it again ? answer= the voters
Unfortunately, there are many 'never before's with this President.
POTUS should wear'Impeachment'as a badge of honor,a purple heart,for battle being fought against Washington elites.Taking on the'swamp?'Special interests,lobbyists,bureaucrats,ex-politicians,commentators,pundits,&the self righteous.Electorate will reject consummate politician.
This is true.What a mess.
Considering The Economist is a British publication, your involvement in our elections is truly foriegn interference. It is not okay to present opinions in this case.
Well... the next Presidential election after 1974 saw the opposite party win. ...and the next Presidential election after 1998 saw the opposite party win. So I would say that doesn't bode well for the GOP in 2020.
Hasn't been impeached yet.....
When you are in denial, you’re in denial! A dummy will always be a dummy!
Going to make his re-election even more memorable.
Fairly likely he will be the first. Go Trump 2020
Isn't clear for you? He'll win by a landslide...
And he will win.
😂😂
The economist goes full blown insane.
Total crap he is not impeached they haven’t found a crime yet,that’s why it will never go to the senate!
alllibertynews What about the influence and impact of AIPAC and Israel on the outcome of US politics?
While impeaching Trump will invite future Democrat-controlled houses of Congress to remove all Republican presidents and justices of the Supreme Court for no reason at all. The Economist should read the transcript, there was no solicitation of foreign help in elections.
If the 20 candidates together can't beat Trump if Elections was today so Please explain why do Democrats keep repeating Trump was soliciting help to win the 2020 Election? What? Again the 20 of them can't beat Trump. Half of this country is just plain Stupid
Oh, the Economist journo, let’s learn to not show how upset u r. It’s really bad to read you are so pity about yourself and your bosses agenda.
Forget foreign help in American electioons. After impeached, Trump will campaign in 2020 as a victim. And voters love victims.
realDonaldTrump was seeking help on corruption by US citizens.
Are you kidding!
This is a lie
You lost and you will lose again
What about foreign magazines promoting impeachment?
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