Away from Washington, Democrats try to sell impeachment to an uncertain nation

David Bennett is an impeachment sceptic. Despite being a lifelong Democrat he feels uncomfortable with the party leadership’s attempt to turf out Donald Trump before his term is done.   

“I really think it’s going to backlash,” the 66-year-old says, pondering the implications of the historic move from a coffee shop on the outskirts of Oklahoma City. 

"We’re going to end up with another four years of Trump, because they just can’t help themselves.” 

Mr Bennett, a business teacher and former army reservist, has always been drawn to the ideals of the Democratic Party, that a “rising tide lifts all boats”. 

But he also shares the values of Oklahoma, his home state just north of Texas in America’s…

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