Rep. Justin Amash Becomes First Republican To Suggest James Comey’s Memo Is Grounds For Impeachment

Vox reports:

A Republican lawmaker has acknowledged the “i-word”: impeachment. Republican Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan gave reporters an affirmative “yes” Wednesday, when asked if the allegations from former FBI Director James Comey’s memo indicating that Trump urged the FBI to drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn would be grounds for impeachment.

Known on Capitol Hill for going against the grain of his own party, Amash gave a reply that was a clear escalation from what have been more usual responses of “concern” from congressional Republicans. The comment is the latest sign that the most recent spate of Russia-related fires in the White House, which were topped with the Comey memo published Tuesday night, appear to have triggered a changing tide on Capitol Hill.

It should be noted that Amash is one of only a handful of Republicans that have spoken out against Trump in the past.