So, where does this leave socialist parties and their policies? Whilst there are differing opinions in some countries, currently the major industrial nations are following capitalist ideology. This will eventually swing with a return to socialist policies at some stage, but we are unsure when this will occur.
In an American presidency, there are two four year fixed terms, a president cannot call an election whenever they see fit. Nor can a president extend into a third term, their administration may remain in government with the vice president running.
This was last seen by Republican president Ronald Reagan with two terms before Republican president George H.W. Bush administered a single term in office. George H.W. Bush was seen as a single term government; however, this was really a 12 year Republican government in office.
Whilst we are seeing a Trump impeachment, this appears to be a desperate move by the Democrats who believe they hold no hope in beating Trump outright. They believe an impeachment will leave a smear over the Trump presidency and deliver the Democrats power again after one term.
What I would expect to see is Trump re-frame this feeble attempt to smear him and use this to reinvigorate his campaign. The socialist policies of Bill Shorten, Jeremy Corbyn and whoever wins the Democratic nomination look to fail again.
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