Staff Reports
A recent Harvard/CAPS poll revealed that an increasing number of voters favor impeaching President Joe Biden if evidence surfaces demonstrating his involvement in questionable business dealings with foreign interests during his time as vice president. The survey indicated that 71% of respondents across different political affiliations believe that such evidence would constitute an impeachable offense, with 89% of Republicans, 52% of Democrats, and 74% of independents expressing this view.
Concerns over the president’s potential collaboration with his son, Hunter Biden, in securing lucrative deals from China, Russia, and Ukraine have fueled the calls for impeachment, particularly among Republicans. While the House GOP’s investigation into the Biden family’s business activities has not yielded concrete evidence, the poll suggests that a significant number of Democrats may also support impeachment if such evidence emerges.
Growing majority of voters think Joe Biden was involved in son’s business dealings: Poll #NewsBreak https://t.co/6wuBJxlHKV
— JoanHathaway (@JoanHathaway) April 30, 2024
Despite ongoing efforts by the Oversight and Judiciary committees, definitive proof linking President Biden to wrongful conduct or an impeachable offense has yet to materialize. Nevertheless, Republican leaders remain committed to pursuing the inquiry, drawing criticism from Democrats who argue that it is politically motivated and wasteful.
Republican lawmakers, including Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, continue to press for further investigation, with Comer maintaining that the Biden family’s alleged corruption is evident and rejecting accusations of a lack of evidence. He has indicated that the inquiry could potentially lead to legislative reforms or criminal referrals.
Moreover, the poll revealed widespread agreement across the political spectrum regarding Hunter Biden’s possible guilt in tax evasion, with 87% of Republicans, 56% of Democrats, and 75% of independents supporting the notion that he should serve jail time if convicted. Hunter Biden is currently facing federal firearm charges in Delaware and new tax charges in California, reflecting ongoing legal challenges for the president’s son.
In summary, the poll highlights a growing consensus among voters, transcending partisan divisions, that evidence of wrongdoing by the Biden family merits impeachment. Despite the challenges faced by the Republican-led investigation, the public’s concern over these allegations and the perceived need for accountability underscores the significance of this issue.
