Pelosi OK with Impeachment Review Jul 13, 2008
John Conyers, the Michigan Democrat who chairs the committee, has said he is reviewing the articles of impeachment Kucinich has proposed ... Two members of the Judiciary Committee, Florida Democrat Robert Wexler and Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin, have co-sponsored Kucinichs articles of impeachment. (Newsmax)
Taxpayers on hook for special session costs Jul 4, 2008
Jack Franks, a Woodstock Democrat, is calling for the creation of a special committee to investigate whether there is enough evidence to proceed with articles of impeachment against the governor. Franks, a frequent critic of the governor, said Blagojevich is threatening major cuts in the budget, rather than offering up compromise proposals to the General Assembly. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Time to end war in Iraq Jul 1, 2008
On June 9, 2008, Representative [Dennis] Kucinich of Ohio read 35 Articles of Impeachment against [President George W.] Bush (and a similar list of charges against Cheney) into the Congressional Record. Surprised at how few of my fellow citizens have even heard of this (not 1 in 10 as of June 26), I raise the subject with strangers now and then. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Letters for Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Jun 25, 2008
Denny Rehberg voted against investigating the articles of impeachment against George Bush ... After I heard the 35 articles of impeachment, it made the reasons for past impeachments sound petty. (Missoulian, MT)
It's hard to know what to believe after review of Ben Stein's movie Jun 19, 2008
" 50674 wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:12 PM:" Hmm, if Bush didn't lie why did Congress vote 251 to 166 in favor of bringing 35 articles of impeachment against the president. Ask your congressman about HR 1258. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
It's time to impeach Jun 18, 2008
Read the 35 Articles of Impeachment and then you will be able to figure that one out on your own. Thank you Dennis Kucinich for bringing this to the floor. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Pointless to impeach Bush? Jun 18, 2008
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial notes that more than half the U.S. House members recently voted to send articles of impeachment against President Bush to the lower chamber s judiciary committee. But the editorial questions the point of the exercise: (U.S. Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Articles of impeachment: Footnote to disaster Jun 18, 2008
More than half the members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted last week to send articles of impeachment against President Bush to the lower chamber's Judiciary Committee. Of course, most of the lawmakers considered their "yes" vote the equivalent of sending Dumbo to the elephant graveyard, from which it would never be seen or heard again. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Editor's mailbag (June 16) Jun 17, 2008
On June 9, 2008, Congressman Dennis Kucinich read into the Congressional Record 35 articles of impeachment of Bush. Since I read nothing about this event in the. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letters to the Editor (June 12) Jun 17, 2008
Finally, a member of the house of representatives as brought articles of impeachment against the president to the floor of that august body ... tharry wrote on Jun 12, 2008 10:30 AM:" Hey Lash, Kirk and Jim are correct. Read the articles of impeachment and the overwhelming evidence against the Cheney/Bush regime. Congress and the Administrative Branch take an oath to protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign AND domestic. The Cheney/Bush regime has unequivocally broken the law and... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Impeachment hearings needed Jun 17, 2008
On Monday, June 9, 35 Articles of Impeachment of President George W. Bush were introduced in the United States House of Representatives ... The Judiciary Committee can begin hearings on the articles of impeachment any time they vote to do so. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bush wrongdoing and Democratic complicity needs to be exposed Jun 16, 2008
The irony is that Kucinich's fellow Democrats, in their own act of dereliction of duty, chose to bury these 35 articles of impeachment ... And maybe that explains better than anything why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared impeachment off the table long before any articles of impeachment ever reached a table. (Nevada Appeal)
SMEARING BUSH Jun 16, 2008
Wexler last week declared his support for the 35 articles of impeachment introduced by far-left Rep. Dennis Kucinich and based on the Democratic-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee's latest report. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Support impeachment Jun 16, 2008
Dennis Kucinich introduced articles of impeachment against George W. Bush, just as he had done against Vice President Dick Cheney late last year. It was truly stunning to hear him recite all the undisputed evidence against President Bush himself, which took four hours on the House floor. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Senate GOP blocks Big Oil taxes Jun 16, 2008
Monday evening Dennis Kucinich spent about 5 hours reading 35 articles of impeachment against Prez Bush. Tuesday evening, House clerks again reread all 35 articles of impeachment and the Nov. 07 Articles of impeachment against V.P. Cheney. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
McCain-Lieberman: Then and Now Jun 16, 2008
The reading of the Articles of Impeachment took about five hours and included allegations that President Bush invaded Iraq in violation of the U.N. Charter and engaged in a conspiracy to violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Kucinich also accused Bush of misleading the Congress and the American people in an attempt to destroy Medicare and systematically undermining efforts to address global climate change. (Human Events Online)
Bush administration should be prosecuted for offenses Jun 13, 2008
Thirty-five articles of impeachment have been filed against George W. Bush. These charges were read twice in their entirety into the House of Representatives' record. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Democrats scuttle proposal to impeach Bush Jun 12, 2008
By a 251-166 vote, the House sent the 35-count articles of impeachment to the Judiciary Committee, which is expected to let it die without further action. While the vote technically forces the measure to the committee for consideration, it also means the full House will avoid having to debate and vote on impeaching the 43d president. (Boston Globe)
Drive to impeach Bush 'to continue' Jun 12, 2008
Dennis Kucinich said if hearings on the issue were not held within 30 days, he would introduce more articles of impeachment against Bush to the US congress ... Kucinich's articles of impeachment include charges that Bush manufactured a false case for going to war against Iraq ... "It is imperative that members of congress have a thorough opportunity to read the articles of impeachment and study the documentation," Kucinich said in a statement. (Aljazeera.Net)
Letters to the Editor (June 12) (73) Jun 12, 2008
Finally, a member of the house of representatives as brought articles of impeachment against the president to the floor of that august body. If you love this country, if you believe it can once again be the symbol of justice, the beacon of rationality this crumbling world requires, then you know this step is necessary. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
House deflects Bush impeachment bid Jun 12, 2008
WASHINGTON - The House has voted to send articles of impeachment against President Bush to a committee that is not likely to hold hearings before the end of his term ... He spent more than four hours Monday night reading his 35 articles of impeachment into the record, including charges that Bush manufactured a false case for going to war against Iraq. (AZCentral -- News)
Demagoguery: Congress' Bad Joke Jun 12, 2008
Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, as he read 35 articles of impeachment against President Bush into the Congressional Record ... Rather than sweep Kucinich's articles of impeachment against George W. Bush under the rug, as they did by sending the measure off to die on a procedural vote Wednesday, they should be trying to drum up a mass public groundswell in support of them. (Investors Business Daily)
Bateman: John McCain's "2013" Jun 12, 2008
Bateman: Kucinich's articles of impeachment ... Dennis Kucinich in issuing articles of impeachment of President Bush. (Salon)
LETTERS: NCT, June 10, 2008 Jun 11, 2008
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Kucinich Offers Impeachment Articles Against Bush Jun 10, 2008
Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President Bush on Monday night, reading the resolution into the Congressional Record. Kucinich, who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination this year, unveiled a litany of alleged illegal and improper acts by Bush, including war crimes. (CBS News)
Career timeline Jun 4, 2008
Feb. 13, 1999: Bill Clinton acquitted by Senate in his trial on two articles of impeachment - perjury and obstruction of justice. 2000: Hillary Clinton runs successfully for the U.S. Senate seat in New York held by retiring Daniel Patrick Moynihan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (May 21) May 29, 2008
Barefoot wrote on May 27, 2008 3:27 PM:" On Monday, February the 24th, 1868, the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States resolved to impeach Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors, of which the Senate was apprised and arrangements were made for the trial. On Monday the 2d of March, articles of impeachment were agreed upon by the House of Representatives, and on the 4th they were presented to the Senate by the managers on the part of... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Articles of impeachment against Ohio attorney general May 14, 2008
(AP) The nine articles of impeachment filed Tuesday by Ohio House Democrats against Attorney General Marc Dann are based on an internal investigation within the attorney general's office and other statements. The articles accuse Dann the following. (Cleveland.com)
Ohio Dems Seek Impeachment Of A.G. May 14, 2008
Democrats drafted nine articles of impeachment against Dann on Tuesday, ranging from allegations of gross immorality to obstructing the investigation into his office and making misleading statements. The Democrats' resolution, researched by three lawmakers, accused Dann of making misleading statements under oath and said he should have known his actions created a hostile work environment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Walters' skill at the "get. May 8, 2008
By far the hardest get, said fellow producer Katie Nelson Thomson, was Walters' sit-down with Monica Lewinsky, the first TV interview with the former White House intern after the Senate acquitted President Bill Clinton of two articles of impeachment in 1999. It took more than a year of delicate negotiations - long before the impeachment hearings and during the time Lewinsky was under court order not to talk to the press - to win Lewinsky over. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
REGION: Anti-war activist speaks at Cal State San Marcos Apr 18, 2008
She is running against Pelosi as an independent and said if she is elected, she will introduce articles of impeachment against Bush and Cheney each day they remain in office. The comment grew loud applause from the young audience that consisted mostly of CSUSM students who welcomed her with a standing ovation. (North County Times)
Full Story... Mar 22, 2008
Ted said if Congress brought articles of impeachment against President Bush it would bring a Senate trial that would bring out the truth of why American entered and remains in the war. Vietnam veteran John Besse said that whether people support the war or not, America needs to help soldiers recover from combat. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Anti-War Leader Pleads for Bush Impeachment Mar 21, 2008
" Conyers admitted, however, that he was "struggling" with a decision on whether to try impeaching Bush before the election. The Judiciary Committee, which Conyers chairs, would ordinarily conduct an impeachment inquiry, if there is one, and approve any Articles of Impeachment for consideration by the full House. (In 1998, the Republican-controlled Judiciary Committee conducted impeachment proceedings against then-President Bill Clinton. Rep. Conyers says that he introduced the first resolution... (Newsmax)
Albany BlogWatch: Paterson ready to focus on budget Mar 18, 2008
"The bottom line is, he controls the National Guard and the state police. He could have people come to arrest you and me tomorrow. So his private behavior does become a public issue. Why men cheat? ABC News has a video cast about Why do powerful men like Eliot Spitzer cheat on their families? Because they can, the teaser reads. Impeach? New York Republicans are threatening to impeach Spitzer if he doesn t resign within the next 48 hours. quoted a person close to Spitzer, who is 48 and married,... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Letters for Saturday, February 16, 2008 Feb 17, 2008
Hillary Clinton was working on the articles of impeachment for Nixon when Barack Obama was in elementary school. She has devoted her life to politics and believes in the political machine as a vehicle of change. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
More of this story Feb 2, 2008
At the end of the 2006 legislative session, McKinney introduced articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush charging Bush with manipulating intelligence and lying to justify the war in Iraq, failing to uphold accountability and violating privacy laws with his domestic spying program. The second article also makes charges against Vice President Dick Cheney for helping to "fix" the intelligence in order to justify the Iraq War, and against Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Hillary Clinton Wows Thousands In Two Friday Night Rallies Feb 2, 2008
She voted against the final articles of impeachment. The crowd was estimated at 4,200 by a San Jose Fire Department spokesman. (NBC 11, CA)
Senate pressures Payne Jan 29, 2008
Articles of impeachment will be introduced against Student Body President Nick Payne when the Student Senate meets on Wednesday, a decision contrary to that made by the Senate Rules Committee last week. After looking over Payne's arrest report and talking with his constituents, Sen. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Congress needs to protect our independence Jan 28, 2008
girard74 wrote on Jan 27, 2008 10:56 PM:" danielh - I appreciate your responses. I applaud your support for someone who pledges to get something done if he becomes president. There are a few problems with your logic, however. First, every candidate promises to change what is wrong in Washington. The majority of those promises go unfulfilled. Why? I have my own idea, but I'll try and see the answer from Paul's perspective, as you have outlined it. If Ron Paul becomes president, his ability to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Clinton Pulls Negative S.C. Ad... Jan 25, 2008
Today's Top Political Stories. Clinton catches Obama in an inconsistency on his advocacy of a single-payer health insurance system, similar to the Canadian system. (The Drudge Report)
Second place candidates received better coverage Jan 18, 2008
Regarding the WMDs, if in fact the president had deceived not only the American people, but Congress itself regarding this matter, where are the Articles of Impeachment. I would agree that if such proof and facts existed pointing to his guilt, there would be little opposition to move forward. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Gun rules for parks Jan 17, 2008
jj wrote on Jan 16, 2008 11:27 AM:" Mr. Geach seems to find a conspiracy in every article. I'll bet he wears a tinfoil hat while writing his posts. The past year in Iraq hasn't been significantly different from the previous four. When will the articles of impeachment be presented? ". Robert D. Geach Sr. wrote on Jan 16, 2008 10:17 AM:" Just another negative article by another Democrat paper playing Democrat politics with foreign policy...secretly hoping that nothing good will continue to happen... (Montana Standard, MT)
The Paleocon Dilemma Jan 8, 2008
He has supported some Democratic earmarks, a fact that McLaughlin cites with relish, and Jones has voted to advance articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney, a minority position even among congressional Democrats. Jones s story is a classic example of the paleo dilemma. (The American Conservative)
An Unlikely Celebrity Sex Tape: Malaysian Minister Jan 3, 2008
To Anony mouse Clinton was not impeached articles of impeachment were brought up against him the vote was not to impeach. Learn history, don t believe Rush. (New York Times)
Help is available Dec 31, 2007
Why haven't articles of impeachment been brought forth and an open debate held. And for my fellow Dems, why haven't you picked up the phone and asked these people to do what is right. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Intelligence and the Bush administration Dec 27, 2007
Congressman Kucinich mentioned the MEK when he recently introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Cheney. What's wrong with this situation is Bush-Cheney and America could receive intelligence from Valerie Plame and her team, instead of the MEK, if the president's administration did not expose her. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Former Rep. McKinney Seeks Green Party Nod Dec 26, 2007
" The Web site notes that McKinney was one of only three House members to vote "yes" on a 2005 resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. One of her last acts in office was introducing articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the Web site notes. According to McKinney, who is also described as "no stranger to controversy and unafraid of speaking truth to power," it is time to "break... (Newsmax)
No need for war in Iran Dec 16, 2007
Daniel wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:03 PM:" Congressman Kucinich mentions the Mujahideen-e Khalq as a source of information in his recent legislation: articles of impeachment against Cheney. ". Daniel wrote on Dec 15, 2007 7:02 PM:" National Intelligence Estimate? What National Intelligence Estimate? It's not coming from the CIA. Perhaps the Bush Administration is making up its own intelligence on Iran, since the CIA counter-Proliferation Division was liquidated when Cheney's team exposed Valerie... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ready for change? Vote for Kucinich Dec 12, 2007
" Nadia wrote on Dec 11, 2007 10:41 AM:" Kucinich is the only candidate that has upheld his oath of office by introducing articles of Impeachment. Bush and Cheney have violated the Constitution by starting an illegal immoral war of aggression on an innocent nation. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Pelosi calls Cheney's 'big stick' swipe undignified... Dec 8, 2007
Her ONLY failing is not to invoke articles of impeachment against Cheney and Bush for their lies and crimes against humanity (the Iraq war, claims that Iran is developing a nuclear arsenal, the Valerie Plume affair, etc. etc. (The Drudge Report)
3 comments Dec 4, 2007
Despite strong attacks from the liberal media and highly personal assaults, Hyde patiently guided a fractious panel to support articles of impeachment dealing with perjury and obstruction of justice. Along with these violations of the law 00004000 , Hyde, as committee chairman and then one of the House managers who presented the case in the Senate trial, declared that Clinton s behavior meant a loss of integrity, trust and respect for the presidency. (Human Events Online)
Henry Hyde: A 'Man of the House' Dec 3, 2007
Despite strong attacks from the liberal media and highly personal assaults, Hyde patiently guided a fractious panel to support articles of impeachment dealing with perjury and obstruction of justice. Along with these violations of the law, Hyde as committee chairman and then one of the House managers pres 00004000 ented the case in the resultant Senate trial and declared that Clinton s behavior meant a loss of integrity, trust, and respect for the Presidency. (Human Events Online)
Kucinich 'Connects' with Everyday Citizens at Massive Iowa Presidential Forum Dec 2, 2007
He also drew strong applause when he referenced his proposed Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Richard B. Cheney for his role in deceiving the Congress and the American people into going to war against Iraq. He re-issued his pledges for: a full-employment economy, bolstered largely by federal investment in new energy technologies and infrastructure rebuilding; fully funded education from pre-kindergarten through college; strengthening of workers' rights and retirement security;... (PR Newswire)
Kucinich Says He Best Reflects Core Democratic Values And Draws Party Loyalists' Support for Calls of Impeachment Dec 1, 2007
Referring to the aggressive and heightened rhetoric from the Administration towards Iran, Kucinich said, "This is essentially a war crime in motion." And, he told attendees at the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee, that he is preparing Articles of Impeachment against the President similar to those he introduced against Cheney earlier this year for deceiving Congress and the American people about the justification for authorizing military action against Iraq. Bush and Cheney... (PR Newswire)
Bush copies predecessors' late-term peace push Nov 28, 2007
By the end of July, the committee had approved articles of impeachment, and the Supreme Court ruled that Nixon had to hand over key tapes. He resigned Aug. 9. (AZCentral -- News)
Letters to the editor Nov 26, 2007
If citizens contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and demand impeachment move forward, then actual articles of impeachment will emerge from that committee. -- Doran Vaughan. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kucinich Heads Impeachment 'Teach-In' at Dartmouth as Extended New Hampshire Campaign Swing Continues Nov 24, 2007
The Ohio Congressman, who has introduced Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Richard B. Cheney (H.R. 333), will lead a distinguished panel that includes New Hampshire State Representative Betty Hall and writer and author John Nichols ("The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders Cure for Royalism"). Nichols and Hall will be joined by John Kaminski, Chairman of the Maine Lawyers for Democracy; Dan DeWalt, co-founder of New England Impeachment Coalition (NEIC) and a selectman from Newfane,... (PR Newswire)
It makes no sense to attack Iran Nov 21, 2007
Please consider giving your support for Articles of Impeachment against Dick Cheney, the House Resolution 333, as introduced by Dennis Kucinich to keep the conversation loud and clear in front of the American people that we must have a dialogue about whether we want to attack Iran and continue to be a nation with the No. 1 priority of waging war. The longer the United States continues the doctrine of pre-emptive strikes, the more that U.S. citizens and people around the world will come to know... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
other key nodes of the intelligence community Nov 14, 2007
Gareth Porter: How Cheney Cooked the Intelligence on Iran - Politics on The Huffington Post. As I reported for Inter Press Service this week, Dick Cheney has been trying to who have not drunk the neocon kool-aid on Iran to go along with his line on the issues at stake in a National Intelligence Estimate on Iran that the White House has been holding up for more than a year. (Harper's Magazine)
Kucinich blasts Bush Nov 13, 2007
He has been a vocal critic of the Bush White House, and he recently attempted to bring articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney. Kucinich decried the war in Iraq and asserted that the United States must not begin a new war in Iran. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Complete embarrassment Nov 9, 2007
In a humiliating, time-consuming, and utterly pointless debate in the Congress the articles of impeachment, which he directed toward the vice-president, have been put to committee and subsequently (and thankfully) to the chopping block. As Congress is sinking to new lows in its job approval rating, I beg the question, is this at all productive to serving American citizens at large. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Republicans Use Cheney Impeachment Measure to Bash Democrats Nov 8, 2007
Dennis Kucinich, a liberal anti-war Democrat, introduced a privileged resolution on Tuesday, thus forcing the House to act on his articles of impeachment against Cheney ... But Democrats succeeded in passing another motion -- to send the articles of impeachment to the Judiciary Committee, where it's expected to remain bottled up. (CNSnews.com)
Kucinich Tries to Impeach Cheney Nov 7, 2007
Dennis Kucinich formally introduced articles of impeachment against Vice-President Dick Cheney that narrowly missed receiving a full House vote Tuesday afternoon. Kucinichs charged that Cheney had purposefully manipulated intelligence in the run-up to the war in Iraq and had fabricated a threat of weapons of mass destruction. (Townhall.com)
Nationwide Call-In on Cheney Impeachment Short-Circuited by Heavy Volume of Interest Nov 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is planning to re-schedule a nationwide conference call to discuss Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Richard B. Cheney after tonight's planned event encountered technical problems stemming largely from the overwhelming volume of calls from interested citizens. The Kucinich campaign apologized for the snafu, explaining that staff had significantly underestimated the number of call-ins, and... (PR Newswire)
Kucinich to Force Vote on Cheney Impeachment Nov 5, 2007
The resolution introducing articles of impeachment against the vice president has 21 cosponsors, all of them Democrats. "Congress must hold the Vice President accountable," Kucinich said last week. (Newsmax)
