Morning Jolt: The End of Impeachment?

On the menu today: With Tennessee senator Lamar Alexander declaring, "there is no need for more evidence to prove something that has already been proven and that does not meet the United States Constitution's high bar for an impeachable offense," the Senate's impeachment trial might be wrapping up as soon as today. If impeachment is indeed coming to a close, it's time to focus on a strangely unasked question in much of this: Whom were the House impeachment managers trying to persuade? And did they seem like a group that was primarily focused on changing the minds of Republican senators?

Were the House Impeachment Managers Even Trying to Persuade GOP Senators?

In Steven Covey's bestselling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, his second habit is to "begin with the end in mind," which means to "begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY January 31 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY January 31 2020 The End of Impeachment? On the menu today: With Tennessee senator Lamar Alexander declaring, "there is no need for more evidence to prove something that has already been proven and that does not meet the United States Constitution's high bar for an impeachable offense," the Senate's impeachment trial might be wrapping up as soon as today. If impeachment is indeed coming to a close, it's time to focus on a strangely unasked question in much of this: Whom were the House impeachment managers trying to persuade? And did they seem like a group that was primarily focused on changing the minds of Republican senators? Were the House Impeachment Managers Even Trying to Persuade GOP Senators? In Steven Covey's bestselling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, his second habit is to "begin with the end in mind," which means to "begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your ...   READ MORE

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