Joe Lockhart warned Dems last year that impeaching Trump could help him. Turns out, he was right!

From ABC News:

“I believe, based on my own experience, particularly during the Clinton administration, that if the Democrats move to impeach him knowing full well that he will never be convicted in the Senate … that actually might help Trump,” Lockhart said.

And guess what! Joe Lockhart was right!

“His best numbers since May”:

NBC/WSJ Poll: Trump job approval climbs five net points since December, hitting his best numbers since May at 46-51.

His "strongly approve" rating at 36% is the highest of his presidency on a NBC/WSJ poll.

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) February 2, 2020

And “44% of voters view Trump favorably, matching the highest level of his presidency”:

NBC/WSJ Poll: 43% of voters view Trump favorably, matching the highest level of his presidency on the NBC/WSJ poll.

33% of voters views Trump "very positively," which is the highest in Trump's presidency.

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) February 2, 2020

And a majority of respondents don’t want him removed from office:

NBC/WSJ Poll: 46% of voters believe Trump should be removed from office while 49% do not want him removed.

52% of voters believe Trump abused his power – 37% do not.

53% believe Trump obstructed Congress, 37% do not.

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) February 2, 2020

To paraphrase Cocaine Mitch, “Dems were warned. Dems were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted.”

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