Why Open Hearings Likely Wont Shift Public Opinion On Impeachment

The transcript discusses the differences in public opinion and media coverage of impeachment proceedings for Presidents Nixon, Clinton, and Trump. It highlights how Nixon's Watergate hearings were widely watched and led to a significant drop in his approval ratings. In contrast, Clinton's impeachment proceedings occurred in a more politically polarized environment, with high approval ratings despite low public support for impeachment. Trump's impeachment is expected to resemble Clinton's due to increased political polarization and changes in media consumption.

What was the level of public support for impeachment during Clinton's proceedings according to the Pew Research Center survey?

In what ways do polling experts believe public opinion around President Trump's impeachment hearings will resemble those of President Clinton?