Morning Jolt: What the Impeachment Vote Means to Voters

Making the click-through worthwhile: how today's impeachment is just the latest chapter in an ongoing four-year fight about Donald Trump and the American presidency; a quote from Nancy Pelosi she probably regrets; wondering what the most unpredictable Hawaii congresswoman wants to do next; and a busy schedule for podcasts.

Today Is Just Another Chapter in a Four-Year Argument: Should Donald Trump Be President?

Over in his newsletter for Axios, Mike Allen writes, "Today is a day we’ll always remember — one that will be studied as long as people study politics."

Will it?

Whatever your view on impeachment, wasn't it more or less guaranteed, once Democrats won the House, that an impeachment effort would eventually gain traction and reach 218 votes? Impeachment wasn't just Rashida Tlaib's infamous pledge ...

December 18 2019

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What the Impeachment Vote Means to Voters Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: how today's impeachment is just the latest chapter in an ongoing four-year fight about Donald Trump and the American presidency; a quote from Nancy Pelosi she probably regrets; wondering what the most unpredictable Hawaii congresswoman wants to do next; and a busy schedule for podcasts. Today Is Just Another Chapter in a Four-Year Argument: Should Donald Trump Be President? Over in his newsletter for Axios, Mike Allen writes, "Today is a day we’ll always remember — one that will be studied as long as people study politics." Will it? Whatever your view on impeachment, wasn't it more or less guaranteed, once Democrats won the House, that an impeachment effort would eventually gain traction and reach 218 votes? Impeachment wasn't just Rashida Tlaib's infamous pledge ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories The Bennet-Romney Proposal Could Be a Family-Policy Turning Point Sean Speer The more challenging part is persuading some conservatives that government policy ought to intentionally subsidize families with children. When It Comes to Impeachment, Nothing Should Be Inevitable Greg Weiner Congress must take seriously the grave responsibility of impeachment, which is to make a prudential judgment about the civic health of our republic. Schiff Suggests Pence 'Purposefully' Misled Intelligence Committee about His Call with... Mairead McArdle Pence's office has declined to comment. ADVERTISEMENT Five Bad Things in the New Spending Deal Robert VerBruggen Surprise: Washington's bipartisan compromise is expensive and features a lot of terrible policy. Your Kid Should Not Have a Smartphone Heather Wilhelm Adults can barely handle the awesome, dangerous technology provided by smartphones. Children shouldn't be anywhere near it. Ad Hocracy The Editors The Trump administration never has been serious about fiscal reform, and its lack of energy on the issue has encouraged the worst instincts of Congress. What a Senate Acquittal in an Impeachment Trial Will Mean Mona Charen If, as seems all but certain, Trump is not removed by the Senate, the standard about what is impeachable conduct will have been ratcheted even higher. Democratic Representative Calls on McConnell to Recuse Himself and Threatens Mistrial Zachary Evans "I'm not an impartial juror," McConnell told CNN. "This is a political process. There is not anything judicial about it. Impeachment is a political decision." ADVERTISEMENT What NR Is Reading The Point of It All by Charles Krauthammer Charles Krauthammer The bestselling book now in paperback—Charles Krauthammer's most important works, with new preface by Daniel Krauthammer. This is timeless writing from a giant of a man who “will be missed, and never replaced.” — National Review LEARN MORE Photo Essays Top Shots Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Premiere 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.