. >> i don't think david copperfield or if harry houdini was living, they could pull a quid pro quo outimony from others who say they had concerns about the call? >> those are not data points. that's opinion. and i don't know that we can necessarily try somebody based on somebody else's or a set of opinions. >> reporter: independents were similarly split. >> i have seen enough evidence in reading the transcripts and watching a variety of news sources that looks like a lot of abuse of power. >> things he has done are reprehensible and i'm embarrassed that he's our president. but i'm not a lawyer, and i don't know if those things rise to the level of high crimes. >> reporter: but back in michigan, even those who support the inquiry have a clear warning for democrats. don't let this sidetrack you from tackling the issues that are top of mind for voters like health care and jobs. >> i think it's important that the inquiry be going on. i also think it's important that we not be distracted by it and that there's actually governance going on as well. >> reporter: athena jones, cnn, new york. >