

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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Lofgren's Impeachment Experience
- Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat, has extensive experience with impeachment debates.
- She served in Congress during Nixon and Clinton's impeachments and now with Trump's.
Constitutional Significance of Offenses
- Lofgren views Nixon's offenses as damaging to the republic's health.
- Clinton's alleged perjury, in her view, didn't reach that level.
Lofgren's Stance on Impeachment Inquiry
- Lofgren doesn't currently favor an impeachment inquiry against Trump.
- She wants to review underlying Mueller report evidence before deciding.