The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Poll: More approve of impeachment probe than oppose
WASHINGTON — More Americans approve of the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump than disapprove of it, though only about a third say the inquiry should be a top priority for Congress, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
That solid, if measured, support serves as a warning sign for Trump’s White House and reelection campaign, which have insisted that pursuing impeach- ment will end up being a vul- nerability for Democrats head- ing into 2020.
But the findings present some red flags for Democrats, too: More people say House members are motivated mainly by poli- tics rather than by duty as they investigate the Republican president’s dealings with Ukraine and whether he abused his office or compromised national security when he tried to pressure the country to investigate a political rival.
Overall, 47% said they support the impeachment inquiry, while 38% disapprove.
Still, 53% of Americans think the House is acting mainly on a political motivation to challenge Trump’s presidency. That compares with fewer, 43%, who say it’s acting more in good faith on its responsibility to investigate the executive branch.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll finds that 49% of Americans say the president should be impeached and removed from office, while 47% say he should not.
Among Democrats, support for removing the president from office is overwhelming, with 82% in favor and 13% opposed. Among Republicans, it is almost the reverse, with 82% opposed and 18% in favor. Independents are divided, with 47% favoring removal and 49% opposed.