The Daily

The Likelihood of Impeachment

Jun 25, 2019

Zoe Lofgren, a seasoned California Democrat and member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins Peter Baker, White House correspondent for The New York Times, to navigate the complex impeachment landscape. They discuss the nearly 80 House Democrats pushing for impeachment following the Mueller report, yet the fading chances as the 2020 campaign ramps up. Lofgren contrasts historical impeachments, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support and how public opinion shapes congressional action amid shifting political dynamics.

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Lessons from Impeachment: Nixon to Trump

12min

Navigating Impeachment: Public Opinion and Congressional Decisions

3min

Impeachment Dynamics: Past and Present

7min

New Sanctions on Iran and Supreme Court's Free Speech Ruling

2min

In the weeks since the Mueller report, nearly 80 House Democrats have called for impeaching the president. But with the 2020 campaign underway, the likelihood of such action appears to be fading. That may be exactly what some Democratic leaders want. Guests: Peter Baker, who covers the White House for The New York Times, spoke with Representative Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat and a member of the House Judiciary Committee. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

In a House that can be dominated by voices on the left, centrist freshman Democrats who flipped seats in 2018 may have the final say on impeachment.
Here’s a refresher on how impeachment works.

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