Why impeachment polls matter so much to Trump

Public support for Democrats’ impeachment efforts is rising, even among Republicans. If it continues, GOP members of Congress could defect from the president.

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One of the remarkable aspects of the turbulent Trump presidency has been his consistent position in the polls. No matter what happens, it seems, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has averaged between the high 30s and mid 40s – not great, not terrible.

Now the impeachment question is front and center, and the trend line there is clear: A majority of Americans support the...