When Congress returns to Washington, the impeachment saga will resume. With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still holding the articles of impeachment, it’s anyone’s guess as to when the Democratic Party’s pursuit of President Trump will conclude. Pelosi’s decision to stop the process from continuing until such time as she herself deems appropriate is due to her desire for a “fair trial” in the Senate.

But this demand is impossible to ensure. Despite claims to the contrary, impeachment is just as partisan as any standard political maneuver.