Moderate Republicans went all-in defending Trump at the impeachment hearings, which means Democrats have no chance to win them over

• Moderate GOP Reps. Elise Stefanik and Will Hurd became some of the most influential GOP voices to reject both the process and substance of the House impeachment inquiry. 
• Their opposition is a sign that Democrats likely have no chance of turning the process into a bipartisan referendum on the president. 
• "An impeachable offense should be compelling, overwhelmingly clear, and unambiguous — and it's not something to be rushed or taken lightly," Hurd said.
• Stefanik's particularly outspoken anti-impeachment advocacy appears to be paying off. President Donald Trump and Fox News host Sean Hannity have dubbed her the "new star" of the Republican Party. 
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Not more than two seconds after House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff swore in the first two witnesses in the impeachment hearings last week, the proceedings were interrupted.

"Mr. Chairman, before we hear from the witnesses I have a parliamentary inquiry," said Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican. 

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