In the midst of the impeachment crisis, some Republican Senators are beginning to separate themselves from Donald Trump, after being silent for so long.
So we have Mitt Romney of Utah, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Joni Ernst of Iowa expressing sharp criticism of Trump, with Romney the strongest in his statements, and Trump bitterly attacking him, and stupidly, calling for his impeachment, something that cannot be done against a member of Congress, but only the executive and judicial branches of government.
All of the above are facing reelection in 2020, except for Romney, who does not face voters again until 2024.
How much further Sasse, Collins, and Ernst will go against Trump will be interesting to watch, and one senses that others, including those not facing reelection in 2020, will start to turn against him, with long serving member Chuck Grassley of Iowa defending the “whistleblower” investigation on the Ukraine controversy.
So the impeachment drama, and how it will affect the Congressional and Presidential elections of 2020, continues to draw attention, as, with 13 months to go, the unpredictability of what will occur in November 2020 is clearly very concerning.
“… With 13 months to go, the unpredictability of what will occur in November 2020 is clearly very concerning.” In deed.
The most immediate question coming to mind is: Will there even be an election on November 3, 2020? And if there is, will there be an inauguration on January 20, 2021, regardless of who loses. And, ultimately: Will the United States of America still exist to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026? Regardless of who wins in 2020.
It’s imperative for us voters to ensure that any ReThuglican who sides with Rump will be kicked out of office in 2020.