Democrats in Disarray

by James Rickards
Daily Reckoning

President Trump delivered his State of the Union speech last night. He talked a lot about the booming economy and stock market, which are his main strengths heading into this year’s election.

The visuals said it all, as Republicans were on their feet cheering much of the night, while Democrats remained seated in obvious disgust.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi provided the most dramatic theater of the night, ripping up her copy of the president’s speech in front of the nation.

The president didn’t mention impeachment. But he was acquitted in the Senate on both the abuse of power and the obstruction of Congress charges late this afternoon. The vote on the abuse of power charge was 52-48, with Mitt Romney being the only Republican to vote for conviction. The obstruction charge broke down 53-47.

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