Summary
Trump behavior part of global pattern
Whether you think it rises to the level of an impeachable offense, can we all agree that what President Donald Trump did was profoundly wrong?
In the case of Ukraine, the president is accused of using the awesome power of the United States -- power that could make a life-or-death difference for Ukraine -- to serve his personal political gain.
The Mueller report reveals that Trump actively sought to curtail or end the special counsel's investigation.
Trump is a particularly egregious example, but his misbehavior fits a global trend.
Of 27 democracies surveyed by Pew (if you consider Russia and Hungary democracies), a majority in 21 countries say they see little change regardless of who wins an election.
Parties are old-fashioned institutions, unable to stay strong in an age of entrepreneurial politics.
American democracy today desperately needs the GOP to uphold democracy rather than feast on its destruction.
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