Democrat says he expects to oppose articles of impeachment against Trump

[babylonsister]

Who IS this guy?


Democrat says he expects to oppose articles of impeachment against Trump
By Cristina Marcos - 12/06/19 12:57 PM EST


Freshman Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (D-N.J.) said Friday that he expects to oppose articles of impeachment against President Trump, dismissing a push from Democrats in his district to side with the party.

Van Drew represents a district that had long been held by the GOP until his election in 2018. He was one of only two Democrats to break party lines in late October and vote against a resolution establishing procedures for the public phase of the impeachment inquiry.

Van Drew said that the weeks since then — which have featured several public hearings with witnesses to Trump's dealings with Ukraine and constitutional experts — haven't changed his position that impeachment isn't warranted.

"I'll look at new information that's presented. I'll always have an open mind. But where I am now is where I was before," Van Drew told The Hill.

Van Drew's position is already drawing ire from Democrats in his district and may lead to a primary challenge next year.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/473390-democrat-says-he-expects-to-oppose-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump

[dewsgirl]

1. F this guy, he's one of the one that voted against the inquiry

as well.

[spiderpig]

2. Buh-bye! n/t

[secondwind]

3. Send him packing, New Jersey!!!!!

[The_Counsel]

5. Well, That's What He's Apparently Trying to Avoid.

I'm sure he's had a town hall or two where the local Trumpers lit him up something awful....

[brewens]

4. In Idaho, my Congress man voted against the ACA and bragged about it in

campaign ads. Walt Minnick D-ID. He got blown out. Dumbshit. That didn't get him one vote. Republicans won't vote for a democrat that tries to look republican. They would much rather have a real republican, if only to get one seat closer to controlling the House.

[rockfordfile]

6. He's a lying S.O.B A open mind? He sounds like he's corrupt just like the GOP

[JustAnotherGen]

7. South Jersey

It's very um - 'hillbilly' down there. I feel bad for progressives/liberals/Democratic Party members in that area. Look at the eight counties, go to the SPLC web site, and go from there. He won it from Frank LoBiondo.

I'm probably in the second reddest district - the 7th. But it's more purple since Malinowksi kicked Leonard Lance's ass last year.

[Brother Buzz]

8. Sketchy purple district

Damned if he does or damned if he doesn't, this district has the potential of flipping.

[Maven]

9. Hey fool, this is why Democrats (including you!) were elected!

To hold Dump accountable!!! Not to act like Republicans!

[TeamPooka]

10. fuck that guy

[ArcticFox]

11. This guy and the other might stop to think:

Maybe they were elected precisely because Democrats turned out to vote, so that Trump might be impeached!

I seriously doubt he was elected by Republican support.

Sounds like he's come up with the perfect way to suppress rhe democratic vote.

[Faux pas]

12. There is another one

(who's name I don't recall because he's not important enough to me) who said it would 'divide the country', F him, the country is being torn to shreds already. Oh and F van drew too.

[pecosbob]

13. Read the other thread about this...his local Democratic Party read him the riot act

Made sure he knew he would not be returned to Congress if he voted against impeachment.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142404362

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/top-atlantic-democrat-urges-van-drew-to-vote-for-trump-impeachment/

[babylonsister]

14. Thanks! I hadn't seen that. nt