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Why Did Van Drew Take Such A Risky Gamble On Impeachment?

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (L) D-NJ next to US President Donald Trump arrive in the Oval Office at the White House on December 19, 2019 in Washington,DC. - In the Oval Office, Van Drew spoke announcing his switch to the Repu... Rep. Jeff Van Drew (L) D-NJ next to US President Donald Trump arrive in the Oval Office at the White House on December 19, 2019 in Washington,DC. - In the Oval Office, Van Drew spoke announcing his switch to the Republican Party. "I believe that this is just a better fit for me," he said. "This is who I am." Van drew told Trump he has his "undying support." (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) MORE LESS
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December 19, 2019 7:58 p.m.

The political calculus of Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ) seems suspect. 

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