Reply #49: the TRUTH shall set us free

[Martin Eden]

Here's the difference between calling for an investigation versus calling for impeachment:
The former can be perceived as an attempt to expose the truth, whereas the latter will be characterized as partisan politics.

Don't get me wrong. I have no doubt this president and his veep should be impeached (and impaled, for that matter). But the subject of this thread is the 2006 midterm elections. You talk about the Democratic base, but we need more than that to take back congress and our country. Let me ask you something:

Is the truth on our side?

If so, that should be our theme where holding this administration accountable is concerned. Demand the truth. Campaign on it. Explain why it is so important, and how we will honestly pursue it. If the truth is exposed, this president WILL be impeached.

The American people -- even many who can't consciously admit it to themselves -- know deep down the deceit and disaster associated with this president and his party. But that doesn't mean they trust the Democrats. We have to be the party of truth, and the party with a plan. It's a matter of trust. We have to earn it. We don't have to compromise our base. We can broaden it, and inspire those who have despaired by being forthright and forceful with our ideas and our adherence to the truth and to the rule of law.

We should not campaign on impeachment, but we should insist on the truth in all things and let the chips fall where they may.