The 60% threshold: A majority of Americans support Trump's removal

Despite Democratic leaders' caution, polls show nearly 60 percent of Americans support removing President Donald Trump from office,according to a report by the Democratic leadership. this growing public demand for impeachment was captured in the protest outside Trump National Doral in December 2019, where demonstrators like Mary Alice Pilafian wore 'Lock Him Up' hats.

The push to make impeachment a central issue in the 2020 election aligns with public opinion and constitutional principles, argues the author. Highlighting the thirteen Articles of Impeachment and their link to everyday concerns can energize voters, counter Trump's subversion of democratic norms, and offer a clear alternative to corporate-backed politics.

Impeachment as a constitutional mandate

Impeachment is not merely a partisan tool but a constitutional mechanism, a formal 'YOU'RE FIRED' that embodies the people's sovereignty, according to the report. It reminds the nation that only Congress holds the power of the purse, declares war, and defines executive authority, reinforcing that 'We the People,' not corporations or any single branch, are the ultimate sovereign.

The thirteen Articles of Impeachment introduced by Representative John Larson connect directly to everyday concerns – healthcare, economic security , constitutional rights – and could galvanize voters tired of hollow rhetoric .

The Trump-Era subversion of democratic norms

Trump's own statements, inclduing suggesting the November election should not happen, signal a willingness to subvert democratic processes, raising alarms about potential misuse of the Insurrection Act, according to the report. His impulsive, fact-deprived conduct – especially regarding nuclear powers – has even drawn warnings from conservative voices like historian Max Boot.

The argument presented here is that delaying impeachment is a grave mistake, according to the author.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The report suggests that Democrats, despite having fewer Senate seats up for election, cannot rely on corporate funding and must instead run with the people, championing the impeachment articles as a mandate for justice.

Holding 'shadow hearings' on ongoing impeachable offenses, as suggested by progressive members, would draw media attention and further mobilize the public, turning constitutional principles into a rallying cry for the election.