Article snippet: LAS VEGAS — GOP Rep. Mark Amodei’s comment seemed harmless enough. Asked what he thought of the Democrats’ impeachment probe into President Trump, the Nevada Republican gave reporters a vague dodge: ‘‘Let’s put it through the process and see what happens.’’ Within about an hour, Amodei was on phone calls with his party’s leaders and the White House, explaining himself. No, he did not intend to be the first Republican to endorse the investigation, he told House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, as his Facebook page exploded with angry Republicans. Amodei’s episode stemming from a phone call with reporters last Friday is something of a cautionary tale for Republicans as they try to answer questions about impeachment, Trump’s behavior and the rocky road ahead. In the highly charged partisan environment, even nods to bipartisanship or process can sound like betrayal. ‘‘I’m a big fan of oversight, so let’s let the committees get to work and see where it goes,’’ Amodei said in the call. Amodei is a moderate who sometimes makes a point of striking a nonpartisan tone. But he’s also the chair of Trump’s campaign in the state. His apparent endorsement of the Democrats’ investigation quickly became a headline. His Facebook page filled up with people calling him a ‘‘traitor’’ and ‘‘RINO’’ (Republican in name only) who should be voted out of office — along with some scattered praise from those across the aisle. The backlash is one gauge of the pressure rank-and-file Republican... Link to the full article to read more