As the House heads toward a vote on a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, the Democratic congressman who introduced the resolution is being criticized by his colleagues.
On Tuesday, embattled Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan, who is facing a tough primary, labeled his seven articles of impeachment as privileged, which means the House must vote on them no later than Thursday, according to Axios.
With Republicans in control of both houses of Congress, impeachment has no chance of succeeding, leading Democrats to tell Axios they believe Thanedar is grandstanding to boost his primary chances.
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The resolution puts Democrats in a bind if they do not support an effort bound to fail.
“It’s going to cause Democrats in [competitive] seats to make tough decisions,”
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