Article snippet: Freshman swing district Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) said Sunday that he will vote for both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Rep. Pappas revealed in a statement Sunday that he will back articles of impeachment against Trump. The House will vote on two articles of impeachment, charging President Trump with obstructing Congress and abusing the office of the presidency. Pappas revealed in a statement Tuesday: Rep. Pappas’ support for impeaching President Trump arises as Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ), another swing district Democrat, will reportedly switch parties and join the Republican party over the Democrats’ support for impeachment. The New Hampshire joins other swing district Democrats such as Reps. Max Rose (D-NY), Susie Lee (D-NV), and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) who have backed impeachment. The New Hampshire Democrat represents one of 31 congressional districts that President Trump won during the 2016 presidential election and that Democrats won during the 2018 midterm elections. Then-candidate Pappas defeated Republican Eddie Edwards by 8.6 percentage points during the 2018 midterm elections. Rep. Pappas concluded, suggesting that the president forced Democrats’ hands-on impeachment. “This is a solemn time for our country, and this decision is one I make with a heavy heart. But we must be clear: the President of the United States has brought this upon us,” Rep. Pappas said. “Members of Congress have no choice but to uphold our oath of offi... Link to the full article to read more