Nate Silver @NateSilver538
There were plenty of conceivable political advantages. Impeachment is decently popular; they avoid a primary challenge; they avoid a failed impeachment that would make Dems look really bad; they can say they're standing up for principle, which is something voters might like! — PolitiTweet.org
David Axelrod @davidaxelrod
There was no conceivable political advantage for the 30 or so newly-elected Ds from districts @realDonaldTrump carr… https://t.co/7ZlEEs61i2