Kucinich gains support for Cheney impeachment

[sabra]

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Politics Blog

Two U.S. House Democrats have signed on as co-sponsors to Dennis Kucinich's resolution seeking to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. They are William Lacy Clay, from St. Louis, and Jan Schakowsky, of Chicago. Neither was immediately available to discuss their reasons but their spokesmen confirmed their support for impeachment.

Both Clay and Schakowsky backed earlier efforts by Michigan Democrat John Conyers to look into the impeachment of President Bush, according to Atlanta Progressive News.

Kucinich is in a hearing right now and unavailable for comment. His spokeswoman, Natalie Laber, said Kucinich considers it "a matter of conscience for each individual member" as to whether they will sign on in support of impeaching Cheney. But presumably Kucinich is heartened not to be the lone member of Congress calling for Cheney's ouster.

Read more: http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2007/05/kucinich_gains_support_for_che.html

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http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/17168325.htm

Clay co-sponsors resolution to impeach Cheney
Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay is co-sponsoring a measure that calls for the impeachment of Vice President Dick Cheney.

The St. Louis Democrat is one of two House members to sign onto the resolution. The other co-sponsor is Rep. Janice Schakowsky, D-Ill.

The measure was introduced last month by Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who is also waging a long-shot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. It is not expected to get far, even in a Congress controlled by Democrats.

In a statement, Clay said he agreed to co-sponsor the resolution at the urging of his constituents.

"I believe that Mr. Cheney deliberately manipulated the intelligence process to deceive the Congress of the United States and the American people," Clay said. "The arrogant abuse of power and the complete disregard for the truth needs to stop."

[5X]

1. K and R big time. n/t

[ClassWarrior]

2. I second that. This is a great reason to call your Rep again!!

Tell him or her to join these patriotic Congresspeople as a co-sponsor of HR333. And if your Rep is Clay or Schakowsky or Kucinich, call 'em and say thank you!

NGU.

[bjobotts]

7. or Call Conyers if your reps are republicans

My Republican reps just said..."Okay". I'm sure that's as far as it went. So I called Pelosi...They said same thing...never even asked my name. At least Conyers and Pelosi asked for our opinion on this matter. Hope their phones are ringing off the hook.

[ClassWarrior]

12. Call the Rape-Publicans too. If only to make them uncomfortable.

:evilgrin:

Psy ops, y'know.

NGU.

[Divine Discontent]

31. ha!

My rep is none other than scandalmatic Feeney of Florida who rigged the voting against his opponent Curtis. I figured there was no reason to EVER waste a call with him on the hate crimes bill or this, but you're right - just to call and make them squirm is fun!

www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable <<-- check it out, top '08 stuff

[Maraya1969]

29. Call the repub reps and ask the reason why they are not supporting impeachment since

it is there job to support the constitution. Ask for an answer and give your phone number to them.

[Qutzupalotl]

45. Check to see if your rep voted for Clinton's impeachment.

The more ammo you have, the more fun your call will be.

[Cant trust em]

42. My rep is Nancy Pelosi...

She ain't gonna do shit.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

3. K&R

[EFerrari]

4. Kick

[frogmarch]

5. K&R (n/t)

[bjobotts]

6. Thank You Clay. Others be warned just like vote for war- we remember

So the Democrats don't want to trouble with Impeachment. The entire country has shown EXTREMELY strong support for Impeachment...but our representatives know what's best for us. They had better listen. Our presidential candidates keep talking about what they are gonna do but avoid showing us what they can do NOW. Forget strategy we want justice. This is one of the main reasons we elected you...oversight of the corruption. What they have done to our country is inexcusable and we want them held accountable. Your avoidance of this issue shows us you don't have the stomach for the job. That for political reasons you show the world that these people can get away with it. 9% approval rating should tell you we want him out of office in disgrace for the whole world to get some closure. We won't forget your support or non support on this issue. Clay is from Missouri and it makes me feel good about being a Missourian.

[lonestarnot]

9. K & R

[Yukari Yakumo]

10. Unfortunately...

The people won't be making the important votes here. Too many Chimpy loyalists sit in Congress to make impeachment a viable option. We need a slam dunk of a case to have any glimmer of hope.

BTW, if the legislation goes forward, what are the charges being levied against Darth Cheney?

[cullen2382]

28. here are the articles of impeachment

It outlines everything he's basing it on. http://kucinich.house.gov/SpotlightIssues/documents.htm

[anotherCTliberal]

22. Bravo!

I concur. Actions speak louder than words! Forget strategy and false promises. We need movement and action NOW!

Thank you Dennis to sponsoring the bill and having the courage to publicly mention that filthy word - IMPEACH!!

[stimbox]

8. Great news!

:kick: & :thumbsup:

[Zhade]

11. Support the Constitution - keep up the pressure!

For justice!

[mikelgb]

13. kick

there is no chance in hell my rep will support impeachment

does not stop me from calling though

[kster]

14. The same Jan Schakowsky who said

"I apologize for not taking seriously enough the allegations that the 2004 election was stolen," she confessed in a speech on June 14th. "After reading Bobby Kennedy's article in Rolling Stone -- 'Was the 2004 Election Stolen?' -- I am convinced that the only answer is yes." Schakowsky promised that the Democrats would move aggressively "to ward off a repeat performance."

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10733572/the_2004_election

K&R.........

[mikelgb]

15. kick

[goodhue]

16. 2 down

more to come

[goodhue]

18. .

[Vidar]

17. Great news.

[The Sushi Bandit]

19. Call your reps... i did!!

[burrowowl]

20. I think we need a Senator to sign off too!

Where is the Senator? Maybe Barnie?

[Radical Activist]

21. Two? That's it?

If this was anything more than a publicity stunt then he would have had far more Democrats lined up before his press conference. I'm sure it will still help him raise money and get a little publicity, even if it goes nowhere in Congress with his two co-sponsors.

[ClassWarrior]

34. So far. So how many times have you called your Rep?

NGU.

[Radical Activist]

40. My republican Rep who is one of Bush's closest allies?

I haven't wasted my time on that yet and don't intend to.

[Freddie Stubbs]

37. And neither of them serve on the Judiciary Committee

[ClassWarrior]

38. So how many times have you called your Rep?

NGU.

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

23. keep up the good work, Kucinich!

[mzmolly]

24. Great, but who becomes VP again? Is it an appointee?

Or can Bush set up Giuliani for a nice easy Presidential run in 08?

:shrug:

[gillamonster]

25. K & R

[whistle]

26. Great...it is the right thing to do

:applause: :woohoo: :bounce: Impeach Cheney Now!

[Maraya1969]

27. "he agreed to co-sponsor the resolution at the urging of his constituents" eom

[sjdnb]

30. Bush IS the problem

While Cheney may have unduly influence Bush, it is the PRESIDENT has ultimate responsibility for allowing his administration to trample the Constitution, Lie to the American People/World resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and the wounding of scores more, and all the while, helping his 'friends' (in high corporate/donor places) to make BILLIONS through fraud and corruption, as a result.

Have the nads to impeach Bush or both ...

[Boondog]

32. how it could be

Send the bill back, as is. Funding for troops on the ground is good, by Pentagon and dingleberry's own admission, for some time (a few months). Go with Murtha's short term appropriations and dare shitheels to veto that (havoc on an actual budget, but I don't really give a flying fuck about budget right now, I mean, really!), impeachment gains momentum, give them the bum's rush and retake our govt from the radical terrorists they are. Fuck em.

[Synnical]

33. Outstanding! n/t

K&R

:kick:

[LeftHander]

35. Payback for Iraq inflexibility and lies....Cheney will go...soon...nt

[lonestarnot]

36. kick

[Zorra]

39. "It is not expected to get far, even in a Congress controlled by Democrats."

After Dems rolled over so quickly on the Iraq timetable, it's easy to see why this measure won't get far.

Thank you, Reps. Kucinich, Schakowsky, and Clay, for doing your job.

[L. Coyote]

41. K, R, & X-Post: Should Americans vote for impeachment by sending just $3.33 to Kucinich?

Should Americans vote for impeachment by sending just $3.33 to Kucinich?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x746432

[epppie]

43. It's a start.

Just a beginning, hopefully.

[hippiechick]

44. Why do they have to explain their reasons for supporting this?

:shrug: It's pretty fucking self-explanatory.

[chknltl]

46. You can add these 29,000 supporters:

http://www.usalone.com/cheney_impeachment.php
Go vote here if you have not already...and be sure to tell America what you think there too.

We need MORE support...there eventually will come a tipping point and our Democratic Leadership will have no choice but to back H.R. Bill 333. WE THE PEOPLE want our country back! WE THE PEOPLE want ACCOUNTABILITY NOW! (Well maybe not the trolls and freepers...they can go f**k themselves)