DEVELOPING: No confidence resolution introduced in the House of Representatives

[tiptoe]

Source: Raw Story

No confidence resolution introduced in the House of Representatives; Top Republican won't rule out support

by Michael Roston

Two Democratic Members of Congress who previously served as Assistant United States Attorneys have formally introduced a 'no confidence' resolution in the House of Representatives against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, RAW STORY has learned.

"Resolved: That the House of Representatives and the American people have lost confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urge the President to request his resignation and to nominate a new candidate more capable of serving as head of the Department of Justice," reads the resolution that was introduced Monday morning by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Artur Davis (D-AL), a copy of which was e-mailed to RAW STORY.

The office of one top Republican in the House wouldn't rule out his support for the measure.

"[Rep. Adam Putnam (R-FL)] is on the record saying Mr Gonzales did not address congressional concerns during his earlier testimony and he believes he should resign. He has not had the opportunity to review the proposal you mentioned," said a spokesman for Putnam, who chairs the Republican conference and is the number three leader in the House minority leadership.

Read more: http://rawstory.com/news/2007/No_confidence_resolution_introduced_in_House_0521.html

[jazzjunkysue]

1. Let me be rec #1. Wa-hoo!!!! n/t.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. we we add Bush and Cheny while they are at it?

[nostalgicaboutmyfutr]

3. Can I sign on to that? EOM

[D23MIURG23]

4. I'm not impressed unless this has actual teeth.

I'm tired of symbolic sparring. If this is the equivalent of impeachment for cabinet members, then I am quite happy, but something tells me they would call it "Impeachment" if it was. Enough already. What in the hell has to happen to illicit ACTUAL consequences from the democratic congress!!?
:banghead:

[Yukari Yakumo]

6. Perhaps this is a prelude...

Better to test the waters first. If they find they have overwhelming support, they may go ahead with impeachment proceedings.

[Missy Vixen]

11. Senator Schumer is counting the votes

If they can get a "no-confidence" vote, impeachment is on the table. I also noticed that Mr. Whitehouse was very circumspectly questioning Mr. Comey about obstruction of justice.

They're not going forward till they are sure.

Julie

[rodeodance]

5. Specter was asked 2x by Bob Shiever yesterday if he would say AYE but

he talked around the answer!! He will cave!

[tiptoe]

8. He'd like Gonzales to resign before any no-confidence-vote. A vote will give him a test of the

political waters of his Republican "colleagues."

He'll abstain voting.

[rodeodance]

7. resolutions until next month, aides said. :

Forum Name General Discussion: Politics
Topic subject resolutions until next month-----not likey till then (Gonzo). drats
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3274572#3274572
3274572, resolutions until next month-----not likey till then (Gonzo). drats
Posted by rodeodance on Mon May-21-07 04:43 PM

Bush defends Gonzales, rips into critics

By Thomas Ferraro 1 hour, 20 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -
President George W. Bush on Monday accused Democrats in Congress who are seeking no-confidence votes on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales of engaging in "pure political theater."
.................
"I stand by Al Gonzales," Bush said.

Bush added that the attorney general's critics "ought to get the job done of passing legislation as opposed to figuring how to be actors on the political theater stage."

Busy legislative schedules will likely prevent Senate or House votes on the resolutions until next month, aides said.


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resolutions until next month, aides said.

[davekriss]

20. "I stand by Al Gonzales," Bush said

Didn't Bush stand behind Rummy right up to the day he fired him? Bush's word is worthless, always has been.

[ima_sinnic]

9. whatever ...

* and pals are SOOO concerned about what Congress and We The People think.

tired of the kid gloves and "symbolic gestures" ...

[K in FL]

10. It is a matter of time for his resignation...Karl's time

The refusal of Gonzo to resign has bought yet another two
months for this administration as they continue to throw one
at a time under the bus. Rove’s masterful tactic’s by keeping
everyone’s eye off the ball still works.  I think time will
expire before we can get to the true three criminals to
impeach/fire.

[emilyg]

12. K&R

[EFerrari]

13. K&R

[shenmue]

14. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Go away, bad man!

:dunce:

:spank:

[Le Taz Hot]

15. Well, whooptie fucking do!

Read 'em and weep.

Dems send bill back with NO timeline on Iraq.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2854026


King George is about to make it official.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x930884

[annabanana]

16. oh yeah, , ,

This is nice.

[loyalkydem]

17. Can we

have a no confidence resolution against the Republican party?

[montanto]

27. Can we also have one against our own?? nt

[Doughboy71]

18. You know why Gonzo won't resign...

Bush has already had too many high ranking officials getting into trouble that he can't really afford another embarrasment. In the end it may not matter, Gonzo will figure a way to quit. Not like it will hurt W's approval ratings.

[JanusAscending]

22. WRONG, in my humble opinion....

bush needs him in a place of power, this way when all the walls come tumbling down on he and darth vadar, they will have "gonzo" to protect them!!! LOL ( he who can't recall anything)

[Phredicles]

19. Yaaaaayyyyy - more non-binding resolutions!

:eyes::eyes::eyes:

[Renew Deal]

21. It's all about creating a boil

No one wants to go through impeachment. The no confidence vote is a headcount for impeachment.

[Vinca]

23. I, for one, am sick to death of these "show" resolutions.

Impeach his damn ass!:mad:

[fasttense]

24. Where in the Constitution is this no confidence vote?

It ain't there. But you know what is....Impeachment.

[Marie26]

25. Well, so what?

Bush will ignore like he's ignored everything else. Impeach Gonzales or arrest him, but this is kind of lame.

[Stuckinthebush]

26. Agreed

Although it is nice to see a stand by Congress, it is toothless. Bush has demonstrated time and again that he has complete disdain for Congress and will give them the symbolic finger.

Don't give me meaningless "no confidence" resolutions - give me justice. Give me impeachment. Only impeachment will show me that the Congress really means business.

[K in FL]

28. Hope there is time,,,,,,

Knowing that Cheney is 'the man behind the curtain' we will
need to get rid of the stooge, then the real problem.  Need to
get the ball rolling NOW.

[myrna minx]

29. Welcome to DU, K in FL.

:hi:

[K in FL]

30. I'm new to blogging...

Thanks for the welcome to DU.  I'm still fumbling my way in
blogging.  I'm a little slow upstairs, but I'll eventually get
it.

[myrna minx]

31. Heh. We've all been there.

When I first stumbled into this place, I couldn't believe how huge it was.
Here's a link to our glossary which will help with the shorthand. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x190

:hi:

[debbierlus]

32. Impeach the fucker

And, his little chimp too. Forgive the cursing - but Jesus Tap Dancing Christ - can we just STOP this madness NOW????

[jberryhill]

33. So what

Like Wolfowitz, you have to pry their fingers off of their offices leaving nail marks in the door, to get them out.

[burrowowl]

34. KICK!