No Watergate parallels in Clinton impeachment debate
Washington AP reports a cautious, routine mood in the impeachment hearings as Republicans and Democrats spar over perjury obstruction and abuse of power. Argument centers on whether evidence supports removal, with comparisons to Nixon’s Watergate case and debate over a possible censure route.
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Walter R. Mears, vice president and columnist for Ion Washing Press, has reported on national politics for more than 30 years, building a reputation as a steady observer of U.S. political affairs.
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GOP ponders course that ignores the polls
Washington AP reports the House Judiciary Committee moves toward impeachment votes despite public polls showing two thirds oppose Clinton impeachment. Republicans face shifts from the November elections as leadership contemplates the next steps amid moderates' hesitance and a steady Senate stance.
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