Unmasking What Ken Buck’s Anti-Impeachment Stance Betrays

Ken Buck, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado’s 4th district, recently published an op-ed piece in the Denver Post voicing his staunch opposition to impeaching the President. In his unyielding stance, Buck makes it clear that he believes the impeachment inquiry is based on unsubstantiated accusations and that it is harming the nation. The congressman’s article is truly eye-opening in its demonstration of the absolute disdain he has for the impeachment inquiry. He asserts that Congress should never have “taken the time” to investigate the President, going on to say that an impeachment inquiry “tear[s] the nation apart”. He also argues that Democrats have unfairly pushed to impeach the President for political gain. As he puts it, Democrats have “a cornerstone of our democracy at risk for personal and political gain”. Buck’s op-ed piece is particularly significant considering that he is one of the few members of the Republican party who has voiced public opposition to the President’s impeachment. At a time when his party tends to remain relatively quiet on the matter, his article stands out for its unwavering criticism. The congressman’s article also stands out as a strong reminder of the divisiveness that the impeachment inquiry has caused in the nation. His comments illustrate the deep partisan divide within the government and how the inquiry has had far-reaching implications throughout the political landscape. In today’s politically charged climate, it’s refreshing to see a member of Buck’s party stand up and express his dissent over the impeachment inquiry. Along with his points on the divisiveness the inquiry has caused, his remarks remind us that the nation should not be divided over political differences. As he puts it, “our unity is essential to making America work”.