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Impeachment Probe Complicates Trump's Path to Re-Election

Jim Malone

   WASHINGTON -- The decision by Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy
   Pelosi to launch an impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump
   has complicated what already was Trump's uncertain road to re-election
   next year.

   For some time now, public opinion polls have suggested Trump is in a
   somewhat weaker position for re-election than most incumbent
   presidents, with his approval rating stuck in the low 40% range.

   Trump is counting on a strong economy and loyal supporters to overcome
   what is expected to be a ferocious Democratic turnout next year intent
   on denying him a second term in office. But recent warning signs on the
   economy have also created some uncertainty about the president's
   re-election prospects.

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