Last Wednesday's acquittal of President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment unleashed ubiquitous reaction. Trump and Republicans openly thumbed their noses at Democrats' failed effort to convict their leader, doubling down on an electoral clean sweep this year. Disheartened Democrats vowed to give Trump and his supporters no easy victories.

Leid Stories discusses Part 2 of its four-part series on Trump's impeachment, entitled, "The Middle." We're discussing how Trump's impeachment trial spawned an aggressive effort by the Democrats and Republicans--the mainstream political parties that dominate Congress as well as state and local governments--for total control.

To join the conversation, call 888-874-4888.