Donald Trump impeachment supported by majority of Americans - but Democrats have been told not to talk about it
Nancy Pelosi believes issue could backfire
Democratic candidates have been advised to avoid talking about the potential impeachment of Donald Trump, even though a majority of Americans - and 75 per cent of Democrats - support such a move.
Three weeks from midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats flip the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of congress where any proceedings against the president would begin, candidates and officials are doing all they can to avoid the “I” word.
In a calculation that has upset those pushing for Mr Trump’s impeachment, party officials have calculated that raising the issue could play badly among the independent and moderate Republicans they are seeking to win over. They fear it would also energise Mr Trump’s base.
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The only Democrat who has made headlines for defending his support for impeaching the president, appears to be Beto O’Rourke, who is challenging Texas Republican senator Ted Cruz. Speaking this week, he also said Mr Mueller’s probe should be completed.
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