No love lost, but not impeachable: Why Republicans won't turn on Trump | knottmatthew
"There were many flaws in the way the president behaved.
In explaining why Republicans are sticking with Trump, much attention has been paid to the President's popularity among the party base. If a Republican voted to impeach Trump, they would expose themselves to a primary challenge that could easily cut their career short. Similarly Will Hurd, a moderate Republican from Texas who is retiring at the next election, has made clear he does not intend to vote for impeachment.
"If you can't convince people like me, Mitt Romney or Will Hurd that the President should be impeached then something is wrong," she says.
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