Bolstered Democrats want impeachment as well as healthcare
Republicans and Democrats are on the same page in wanting affordable healthcare, but only the Democrats cite the environment as a priority
Washington — Democrats have a clear message for party leaders who will take control of the US House of Representatives next year, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national opinion poll: protect their healthcare and impeach President Donald Trump. The poll released on Thursday found that 43% of people who identified as Democrats want impeachment to be a top priority for Congress. That goal is second in priority only to healthcare, which played a major role in Democratic campaigns’ closing arguments before Tuesday’s elections. They may be disappointed: on Wednesday, party leaders vowed to use their newly won majority to impose a new level of scrutiny on the Trump White House, but said impeachment would require evidence of action to subvert the constitution that was so overwhelming that it would trouble even Trump’s supporters. Democratic leaders have practical reasons for caution. While they are poised to gain at least 30 House seats, more than the 23 they need for a majority, Republicans...
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