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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: How Nancy Pelosi Hopes This Ends

The impeachment inquiry is still partisan and divisive, and the Speaker seems to be resigned to it. Plus, how an old Democratic kingmaker might return to the scene.

It’s Friday, December 6. In today’s newsletter: An old Democratic kingmaker might return to the scene. Plus, can the pro-abortion-rights umbrella expand again?

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When the House speaker asked committee chairs to begin drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, her tone seemed to communicate how reluctant she remains about the way the inquiry is playing out.

Pelosi finds, one supported by about of the public, and one with of making it through the Republican-controlled Senate.

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