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‘Doesn’t Fit The Holiday Spirit:’ Democrats Discuss Moving Impeachment Goalposts, Delaying Vote As Effort Loses Steam

Emily Zanotti
‘Doesn’t Fit The Holiday Spirit:’ Democrats Discuss Moving Impeachment Goalposts, Delaying Vote As Effort Loses Steam
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The House Intelligence Committee announced over the weekend that, despite an impeachment report now available to Members of Congress, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and his team will continue to look for witnesses to interview in the matter of whether President Donald Trump inked a quid-pro-quo with Ukrainian leaders.

But just as it looks like the House is gearing up for an impeachment vote, Democrats — including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) — appear to be moving the goalposts yet again, discussing delaying the vote until early next year, and adding additional charges relating to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report and a House inquiry into whether President Donald Trump unconstitutionally enriched himself using his office.

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