Morning Jolt: Democrats Fear the Consequences of Impeachment Too Much to Actually Do Anything

Making the click-through worthwhile: Robert Mueller flops, the Democrats continue to dither on impeachment, and progressive grassroots have every reason to be furious with their leaders; why Republicans bet all their chips on Trump in 2020; and a warning that House Democrats unwisely did not heed.

The Democrats Wimp Out Against Trump

In the end, hours of testimony by special counsel Robert Mueller changed . . . nothing: "House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler pushed to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump during a closed-door meeting Wednesday, only to be rebuffed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to four sources familiar with the discussions."

Look, Democrats, either impeach the president or don't. But whatever decision you make, be prepared to accept the consequences.

If you choose to impeach, recognize that ...

July 25 2019

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Democrats Fear the Consequences of Impeachment Too Much to Actually Do Anything Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Robert Mueller flops, the Democrats continue to dither on impeachment, and progressive grassroots have every reason to be furious with their leaders; why Republicans bet all their chips on Trump in 2020; and a warning that House Democrats unwisely did not heed. The Democrats Wimp Out Against Trump In the end, hours of testimony by special counsel Robert Mueller changed . . . nothing: "House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler pushed to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump during a closed-door meeting Wednesday, only to be rebuffed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to four sources familiar with the discussions." Look, Democrats, either impeach the president or don't. But whatever decision you make, be prepared to accept the consequences. If you choose to impeach, recognize that ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Worker Skills to Pay the Bills Kevin D. Williamson Conference rooms and spreadsheets do not a good job make. Is Paid Family Leave Conservative? Alexandra DeSanctis Republicans have yet to coalesce around a plan -- or even to agree on whether paid leave is a conservative idea in the first place. Gillibrand Challenges China to 'Clean-Energy Space Race' Jack Crowe Gillibrand suggested that the U.S. must engage in a great-power competition with China to ensure American dominance in the clean-energy sector. ADVERTISEMENT The Right Move on Food Stamps The Editors States should not be free to hand out magic brochures that make the rules disappear. The Case for More Occupational Training Robert Cherry And fewer degrees. I Am Cancer Kevin D. Williamson The native-born underclass could learn from entrepreneurial immigrants. Character sketches from eviction court. The 'Cadillac Tax' Repeal Shows Bipartisanship Hazards George Will And it also shows politicians' lack of interest in providing truly affordable to the average American. Automakers Defy Trump Administration, Striking Fuel-Efficiency Deal with California Mairead McArdle The administration argues that stricter standards hike the price of new cars, incentivizing Americans to continue driving older, less-safe vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING The Smallest Minority: Independent Thinking in the Age of Mob Politics Kevin D. Williamson A dizzying tour through a world you'll be horrified to recognize as your own. With biting appraisals of social media, political hustlers, journalists and identity politics, The Smallest Minority is a defiant, funny, and terrifyingly insightful book about what we human beings have done to ourselves. LEARN MORE Photo Essays Living Statues Take Over Belgian Town Former Supreme Court Justice Stevens Lies in Repose ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.