A post-presidency impeachment and an impeding senatorial retirement

Published: Jan. 25, 2021, 7:23 p.m.

Can push for transparency coupled with a post-presidency impeachments and an impending senatorial retirement force better political compromises? Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced today he will not run for reelection in 2022, citing the difficulty of breaking through partisan gridlock. While the choice sets the stage for a potentially competitive Senate race, it can also set the stage for the increased conversation of compromising between parties.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.