What Went Down On Day 1 Of The Impeachment Hearings

I think the points that Perry and Nathaniel are describing about the credibility of those testifying illustrates a tension in an impeachment inquiry rooted in foreign policy questions. Traditionally, foreign affairs have been both low salience among voters — not something most are paying attention to — and fairly bipartisan. As they become more salient, they’ll likely be framed in partisan terms, making it harder for public servants with serious and bipartisan credentials to remain above politics.

For those of you curious about the pronunciation of Kyiv — it’s not just a pedantic question!

This is how I’m following the hearings (via Google Trends) …