"latest defilement of his oath of office"

A formal impeachment process would, if nothing else, give new weight to Democratic claims when they go to court to enforce subpoenas or pry loose documents the administration is trying to hide. It would show that Democrats are serious when they say that Trump’s behavior is intolerable, and potentially allow them to seize control of the day-to-day narrative of this rancid presidency. Trump does not want to be impeached — a Monday Politico headline says, “Trump’s team is trying to stop impeachment before it starts.” It’s hard to imagine why any Dem leader would assist them.

Yeah. I was for an "impeachment inquiry" without putting a thumb on the scales, leaving things open as things changed. Now, moving to impeachment itself. Dahlia Lithwick, who some anti-Trump types against impeachment ignore here, also noted how it is key to show actions have some consequences. Plus, a special Trumpian f the press moment.

ETA: Pelosi (after a bunch of blather) on Tuesday officially announced an "impeachment inquiry," which is a key moment, pushed in part by more on the fence representatives (including John Lewis) going to the impeachment side.