Clyburn's Calculated Pragmatism: A Glimpse into Democrats' Priorities In the lead up to the midterm elections, Democratic leaders must balance idealism with pragmatism. Rep.
Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip from South Carolina, recently weighed in on the party's priorities, suggesting that impeaching President Trump should not be a top priority if they regain control of the House.
Clyburn's stance is significant given the Democratic Party's history with Trump. The two impeachment attempts during his first term were defining features of the party's efforts to hold him accountable for his actions.