Here’s a scary look at the future for Democrats and, well, the country. As the Democratic-controlled House moves toward impeaching President Trump — a step it was compelled to take by Trump’s blatant abuse of power — it could well be putting in motion events that will leave the president scarred but also empowered in dangerous ways. That will move the action to the Senate, where Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will most probably go through the motions of holding a trial, but ultimately leave Trump in office. The facts, and Trump’s transgressions, don’t matter. At this point, the race is Trump’s to lose, and the pugnacious attack-dog persona that got him elected could well do the trick again.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 03, 2019 19:30 UTC