Dem leaders push for Wilson censure

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Dem leaders push for Wilson censure

Dem Leaders Push for Wilson Censure

Joe Wilson’s flat refusal to apologize to the entire House for heckling President Barack Obama rekindled a push by some top Democrats to introduce a censure resolution — despite Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to consider the idea on Thursday.

Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) are considering the move after Wilson adamantly refused to offer a mea culpa in the well of the House.

Clyburn buttonholed him on the floor and asked him three times to publicly renounce his “You lie!” outburst, according to my colleague Victoria McGrane.

“If he had just said he was sorry, nobody would be considering any of this,” added a senior Democratic aide. The aide said it was too late to push for a resolution this week — and that any resolution would hit the floor next week, giving Wilson more time to reconsider his decision.

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[Bonhomme Richard]

1. What pecentage of votes does it take to censure someone? n/t

[berni_mccoy]

4. Simple Majority is all it takes.

[spanone]

2. ms pelosi said no

[Bandit]

3. Seems like any accountability is "Off the table" with her.

IMO Censure is exactly what is called for here. It is basically what the Censure citation was created for.

[berni_mccoy]

5. Never mind, I found the links. Holy shit what is wrong with her?

We need to send a message to the pukes.