Pod Save America “The Great Impeachment Bake Off.”
Dec 2, 2019
The podcast dives deep into the ongoing impeachment process and its chaotic landscape. It highlights the challenges faced by House Democrats in communicating effectively amidst polarized public sentiment. The discussion also tackles the clash between progressive and moderate candidates in the Democratic primary, particularly on healthcare and college affordability. As candidates like Pete Buttigieg debate these crucial issues, the analysis reveals how media perceptions and polling data shape the political discourse leading up to the Iowa caucuses.
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Impeachment Goals
- The House Judiciary Committee aims to explain why Trump's actions are impeachable.
- The hearing will define impeachable offenses, which differ from criminal acts.
The Great Impeachment Bake Off
- The House Intelligence Committee’s impeachment investigation is likened to a well-made cake.
- The Judiciary Committee’s role is to present this "cake" effectively.
Impeachment Bar
- Raise the stakes of Trump’s actions, but lower the bar for impeachment.
- Impeachment doesn't require a crime; using public office for personal gain is sufficient.