As the House heads toward a vote on a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, the Democratic congressman who introduced the resolution is being criticized by his colleagues.
On Tuesday, embattled Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan, who is facing a tough primary, labeled his seven articles of impeachment as privileged, which means the House must vote on them no later than Thursday, according to Axios.
With Republicans in control of both houses of Congress, impeachment has no chance of succeeding, leading Democrats to tell Axios they believe Thanedar is grandstanding to boost his primary chances.
The resolution puts Democrats in a bind if they do not support an effort bound to fail.
“It’s going to cause Democrats in [competitive] seats to make tough decisions,” one House Democrat who was not named told Axios.
“Utterly selfish behavior,” said another House Democrat, whose name was withheld. Others called the forced vote dumb, irrelevant, and a waste of time.
Thanedar has been under fire for allegations of animal cruelty.
Thanedar already suffered a blow after several Democratic co-sponsors dropped their names from the bill amid allegations that Thanedar made them believe the resolution had the support of House Democratic leadership.
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