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What We’re Reading This Weekend: 35 Spineless Republicans, Payback, California Dreamin’ … And More

Some headlines that caught our eye.

Impeachment Über Alles

House Democrats Issue First Subpoena in Impeachment Inquiry  —  New York Times

Public opinion polls show shift toward impeaching Trump — The Hill

Conway offers theory as to why Pelosi opened impeachment probe — Fox News

Whistleblower ‘Clearly Had Some Help’ — Newsmax

Jeff Flake: ‘At least 35’ GOP senators would vote to remove Trump if vote was private — USA Today

Ukraine Fallout

Ukraine casts shadow over Biden campaign: ‘If you are Elizabeth Warren, you have to be giddy’ — Washington Times

Ukraine must investigate Joe Biden’s son, says ex-Ukrainian PM — Reuters

Chris Wallace Clashes With Fox News Colleague Over Trump Defenders’ ‘Deeply Misleading’ Spin on Ukraine — Daily Beast

Criminalizing Elections

How about a Bipartisan Treaty against the Criminalization of Elections? — Andrew McCarthy, National Review

Payback’s a …

Iowa reporter who exposed racist tweets fired for own tweets — BBC News

Party of Fruits and Nuts

Democratic Presidential Candidates Falling Into Line With ‘Progressive Outpost’ Of California — Kaiser Health News


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