These shifts suggest that public sentiment could continue to change as the inquiry proceeds. Such increases in support could bode well for Democratic leaders, who have been reluctant to pursue impeachment out of concerns that negative public sentiment may hurt the party’s chances of keeping the House majority.
In the wake of Democrats’ decision to kickstart a formal inquiry and new revelations about President Donald Trump’sJuly phone call with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the uptick in voter backing has been consistent across a few polls.
Based on 16,274 survey interviews with Democratic primary voters conducted Sept. 23-29; MoE +/- 1%. https://t.co/19xcvbKDo2
A new Hill-HarrisX survey on Friday found support for impeachment proceedings againstPresident Trumphas risen 12 points compared to a similar poll conducted three months ago.
The survey was conducted on Sept. 26-27, just days after House Democrats started a formal impeachment inquiry over a whistleblower complaint involving Trump’s communications with Ukraine.
The poll showed 47 percent of respondents support that decision, up 12 points froma similar survey in June, which asked whether Democrats should begin impeachment proceedings.
Meanwhile, opposition to impeachment dipped 3 points to 42 percent, while 11 percent of those polled in the new survey said they weren't sure or didn't know.
“According to a one-day NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted Wednesday, 49% of Americans approve of the House formally starting an impeachment inquiry into Trump. Among Democrats, 88% approve of the investigation, while 93% of Republicans disapprove.”
