GOP lawmaker, a Trump critic, cheered at town hall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The only Republican in Congress to accuse President Donald Trump of impeachable conduct faced voters in his Michigan district Tuesday, receiving standing ovations from many who saluted his"courage" while sparring with some former supporters who faulted him for embracing a Democratic"smear attack" against Trump.
Asked by one questioner whether impeachment proceedings are worth the time since Trump is up for re-election next year, he said he is concerned the country has reached the point where impeachment may never be used in any circumstance. "I've been your supporter since you started running for Congress, and I can't tell you how disappointed I am," said Diane Luke of Grand Rapids, who characterized Mueller's report and Democratic criticism of Trump as a"smear attack."
In one particularly testy exchange, Anna Timmer of Grand Rapids told Amash that a lot of people cheering him on"most likely didn't vote for you." She said she made hundreds of calls on his behalf during his first congressional campaign, in 2010, and has voted for him every two years.
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