07/26 UPDATE: That was about what I expected, and then some. Conyers sounded like he was going to fall asleep the entire day, the Republicans were completely pissed and couldn’t FATHOM why anyone would want to impeach Bush (here’s a good place to start), impeachment supporters who clapped too loud were kicked out, and Kucinich’s witnesses were fabulous. Check out video highlights here— I recommend watching Congressman Robert Wexler’s opening statements, Congressman Kucinich’s opening statement, and Vincent Bugliosi’s testimony.
“The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
- Article II, Section IV of the U.S. Constitution
Today at 10am, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich (the only good Democrat in Congress) will be presenting his case for the impeachment of George W. Bush to the Judiciary Committee. (NO THANKS to Chairman John Conyers Jr., who has stonewalled impeachment efforts for YEARS.)
The six areas to be explored by the hearing are:
- improper politicization of the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorneys offices, including potential misuse of authority with regard to election and voting controversies;
- misuse of executive branch authority and the adoption and implementation of the so-called unitary executive theory, including in the areas of presidential signing statements and regulatory authority;
- misuse of investigatory and detention authority with regard to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, including questions regarding the legality of the administration’s surveillance, detention, interrogation, and rendition programs;
- manipulation of intelligence and misuse of war powers, including possible misrepresentations to Congress related thereto;
- improper retaliation against administration critics, including disclosing information concerning CIA operative Valerie Plame, and obstruction of justice related thereto; and
- misuse of authority in denying Congress and the American people the ability to oversee and scrutinize conduct within the administration, including through the use of various asserted privileges and immunities.
Pretty easy points to argue! GO KUCINICH — you make me proud to be from Ohio!
Tune in to C-SPAN at 10am and watch it live.
Check out this video from Congressman Kucinich, thanking WE THE PEOPLE for supporting him in his efforts. Seriously– a Congressman thanking the people, what a concept!
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