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The impeachment proceedings against President Trump are inherently politicized, partisan, and deeply controversial. There are certain folks in this country who believe that the president's conduct and actions warrant impeachment, despite the lack of supporting evidence.

Then, there are other Americans who take issue with Democrats' ongoing attempts to remove Trump from office. In addition to viewing these habitual attempts as problematic, many people across the nation furthermore understand that the facts are not on Democrats' side.

As the impeachment proceedings play out, the 2020 presidential election is also running its course. During last night's sixth Democrat debate, candidate Andrew Yang opined that Democrats must end their "obsession" with impeaching the president.

Why Yang Believes Democrats Should Let Go of Impeachment

Yang essentially made the case that focusing on impeachment is not in Democrats' best interests. The 2020 candidate also went on to explain that by centering attention on impeaching the president, Democrats miss the larger point. Furthermore, Yang noted the 17% congressional approval rating and Americans' lack of trust in the press.

After stating that the loss of manufacturing jobs contributed to Trump's victory in 2016, Yang urged his party members to pivot towards gaining the trust of Americans.

In the 2020 Democrat's own words:

"The more we act like Donald Trump is the cause of all of our problems, the more Americans lose trust that we can actually see what’s going on in our communities and solve those problems."

Where Do Democrats Currently Stand on Impeachment?

Yang's remarks about how Democrats should deal with impeachment come at an interesting time. Just this week, the House approved two articles of impeachment, yet won't pass these articles onto the Senate.

This decision prompted immense criticism from conservatives and Republicans. GOP leaders Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell admonished Pelosi's refusal to turn over articles to the Senate for a trial.

Now, Pelosi claims that she wants certain stipulations and agreements of a "fair" process before handing the articles over. Ironically, some Americans on the right have noted how this behavior aligns with that of a quid-pro-quo.

Earlier today, McCarthy stated that by refusing to pass along impeachment articles, Pelosi is "admitting defeat."

At this point, the likelihood of President Trump receiving a default exoneration is getting higher and higher. Moreover, Senate Republicans have repeatedly maintained that they will vote to shut down impeachment if a trial occurs.