Impeaching Biden is a desperate Republican gamble that will backfire | Lloyd Green

The president isn't exactly popular right now. But this attempt to humiliate him will scar everyone - including Republicans

Already in a footrace for re-election, Joe Biden now faces an unwelcome impeachment inquiry. Against the backdrop of a likely government shutdown, the US again stands to be buffeted by our deep and wide partisan divide. Practically speaking, however, he will survive. Conviction by the Senate is a mathematical impossibility.

Democrats are in control and Senate Republicans are nowhere near being onboard. It's a waste of time," as one anonymous Republican senator told the Hill. It's a fool's errand." Said differently, impeachment will scar all concerned - Republicans included.