Brand new CNN polls reveal voters' pulse on impeachment; Trump's legal team argues impeachment process a "charade"; Senate gears up for tense battle over witnesses on first day of impeachment trial; Candidates make massive push in Iowa, caucus in 14 day The Lead with Jake Tapper

New CNN poll:
51% think Trump should be convicted & removed;
More women say Trump should be removed than men;
86% of African American voters favor Trump's removal;
Majority of voters under age 45 support Trump's removal;
69% want witnesses at president Trump's trial;
48% of republicans want witnesses at the trial;
58% say Trump abused power of the presidency;
57% believe Pres Trump obstructed congress;
Pres Trump's approval rating at 43%;
45% say impeachment won't affect Trump's 2020 chances;
Swing state voters split on removing Trump from office;

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