Progress Now Action

From a story in the Economist

"UNPOPULAR, isolated, and facing the humiliation of impeachment, Pervez Musharraf resigned as president of Pakistan on Monday August 18th....
they (the people)were dancing in the streets."
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We here in America can cause accountability for President Bush and Vice President Cheney, but you have to take action before the election. You the voter have the power to force our Incumbent Democratic Congressmen(and women) to honor their oath of office to protect our Constitution by calling for immediate impeachment hearings.

It is not necessary that impeachment hearing be finished prior to the election, only that they are started. We the voters have the power to make this happen, but you will have to call your congressman repeatedly over the next two months.

Contact information for Colorado congressmen can be found here.

In addition, US House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers is calling the membership of the House Judiciary Committee back from their Fall recess to investigate Ron Suskind's revelations about the forged letter that falsely said that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.

It has been reported that the order to the CIA to have the letter forged came on White House Stationary.

On Democracy Now today Conyers said "The 110th Congress isn't over. We're starting our work, and then we're doing it in a period where the Congress is in recess. I'm calling everybody back. We've got a huge amount of work to engage in."

Please contact the Judiciary Committee to
urge them to impeach now:

202-225-3951 FAX: 202-225-7680

THE GRAVES OF THE 4,134 Murdered US Soldiers
CRY OUT FOR IMPEACHMENT for the WMD LIES

Impeachment. More important than ever.
Plenty of time.

Impeachment Is Coming!

John H Kennedy,
43 yr Democratic voter, Obama delegate to the Denver County Democratic Convention, and organizer of the
IMPEACH COLORADO COALITION ImpeachCO.com

Is this the "smoking gun"?

Will our Democratic Congressmen honor their Oath and call for Impeachment Hearings?

Tape: Top CIA official confesses order to forge Iraq-9/11 letter came on White House stationery.

In damning transcript, ex-CIA official says Cheney likely ordered letter linking Hussein to 9/11 attacks

A forged letter linking Saddam Hussein to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks was ordered on White House stationery and probably came from the office of Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a new transcript of a conversation with the Central Intelligence Agency's former Deputy Chief of Clandestine Operations Robert Richer.

The transcript was posted Friday by author Ron Suskind of an interview conducted in June. It comes on the heels of denials by both the White House and Richer of a claim Suskind made in his new book, The Way of The World. The book was leaked to Politico's Mike Allen on Monday, and released Tuesday.

See the rest of this story at: RawStory.com

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP BRING ACCOUNTABILITY TO BUSH & CHENEY

Rep. Kucinich and five other co-sponsors of his articles of impeachment (Robert Wexler, Tammy Baldwin, Keith Ellison, Maurice Hinchey, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Hank Johnson) are calling on all Americans to contact their representatives

(202-224-3121) 24 hours, seven days a weekand 365 days/year

and urge them to join in co-sponsoring those articles and in calling for a formal impeachment hearing
PRIOR TO THE ELECTION.

You can call after normal business hours and leave a message urging your Congressman to join in co-sponsoring those articles and in calling for a formal impeachment hearing.
ALSO And Very Important:
PLEASE CALL ALL of Colorado's Democratic Congressmen/women
and demand they immediately Call For Impeachment Hearings Prior To The Election.

Contact info for Colorado's Congressmen

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And if you have time on any Saturday around Noon-1:00 pm

Our group holds an Impeachment Protest at East 6th & Speer in Denver every Saturday. We have lots of Impeach Signs so just show up and help. OR JUST DRIVE BY REPEATEDLY and HONK TO IMPEACH.

John H Kennedy, organizer
Impeach Colorado Coalition ImpeachCO.com

( other groups around Colorado do similar events and are listed on our Calendar at ImpeachCO.com )

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From David Swanson:

The peace movement has stood for peace and justice, for ending wars, preventing new ones, and building peace. Our top priority in Washington, D.C., has been ending the funding of the occupation. That work is over for the next year, because Congress has provided that funding.

We can still work against recruitment, we can still educate, we can still agitate, we can still oppose an attack on Iran. But one of our secondary priorities in Washington has been imposing a penalty for the illegal attack on Iraq in order to discourage future attacks on Iran or anywhere else.

We have pushed half-heartedly for impeachment,
with our main lobbying focus on cutting off the money.

Now, at the same time that the money is
a done deal for another year,

the possibility of impeachment is beginning to spark. After over two years of declaring impeachment "off the table," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has relented and suggested that some sort of preliminary hearing be held in the Judiciary Committee - and specifically on the impeachable offense of misleading a nation into war.

If the peace movement is not just a movement against one war or occupation, but a movement for peace, we should push with everything we've got for that (impeachment) hearing to happen, happen soon, and happen well.

We should ask everyone who cares about peace to phone Pelosi and Committee Chairman John Conyers, as well as their own representatives, whom they should ask to introduce their own articles of impeachment.

We've been on a losing streak, brothers and sisters, and the door is cracking open toward a major victory. Let's open that door fully and lead a peaceful march of millions through it.

http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/34705

PLEASE CALL and demand that Impeachment Hearings be started
BEFORE the Election

House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr.: (202) 225-5126
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: (202) 225-4965
And your Congressman:Contact info

Please join our weekly Impeachment Events, see our Calendar on the website ImpeachCO.com or in the Calendar here on ProgressNowAction.org

John H Kennedy, organizer
Impeach Colorado Coalition ImpeachCO.com

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Shout-out to me in the Rocky today...

I am so excited about all this caucus stuff I can't even hold it in. Kudos to orgs like Latina Initiative and The White House Project for talking to people about being precinct captains, delegates, election judges... etc.

This will be the second presidential election in my voting career and the first where I know anything about what happens before the general election. But I'm jumping right in there. I’m making my way to the top! National Convention... here I come...

This whole situation reminds me of a magazine article I read a while ago that said US children are more interested in being famous than in being intelligent! Who says policy is not for the young and hip?

How is it that voting, a basic constitutional right, is consistently such a problem for state's to figure out how to do well. You’d think that after the Florida election morass that happened in 2000, states would have be able to get their act together enough to create a voting system that efficiently works along with ensuring voter confidence in fair and impartial elections.  Apparently not…with Secretary of State Mike Coffman decertifying many of Colorado’s electronic voting machines it has created election turmoil over how to count votes next November.  Coffman’s decisions have put him at odds with many county clerks who want an all mail-in ballot next year.  However, this apparently was not the option Coffman preferred, because yesterday he recommended to the Legislature that paper ballots be used in the fall. 

 

The result of this mire of voting uncertainty is a showdown this legislative session over election procedures in the centennial state.  Legislators have expressed mixed reactions over the debacle.  According to the Grand Junction Sentinel:

Coffman's announcement on Wednesday followed one on Monday by state Sen. Ken Gordon, D-Denver, calling for greater use of paper ballots. Gordon said he doubted the reliability of all electronic voting machines and called for legislation to avoid an election fiasco in November.

 

State Rep. Steve King, R-Grand Junction, said he was all the more interested in carrying legislation this session voiding the requirement for state certification and allowing federally certified machines to be used, an effort that state Sen. Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction, endorsed.

 

Thus a variety of camps are already forming over which is the best method to use.  While an eager group of county clerks are understandably looking to institute an easier all mail-in ballot approach.  It’s important to remember that this would likely severely hinder voting in the 18-25 year old demographic.  These are people who move frequently and often don’t update their voting address as promptly as they should.  Under the current mail-in scenario, ballots would be sent to their last registered address.  If they’ve moved and forgotten to notify their county clerk- then no ballot.   Lets hope this group is kept in mind when the leg. Reconvenes in a couple of weeks.

 

Check out the latest episode of the Colorado Progressive Pulse on iTunes!

If you haven't yet, check out the latest episode, published on Monday.

Also, we've had the blog up and running for a couple of days. A couple of the latest topics:
-John on the Dems Human Rights Campaign forum
-Jeff on Primary Shell Games
-John is cynical. No, really.
You can find it at coloradopulse.org/studentvoice.html

If you're interested in blogging for us, send us an email at coprogressivepulse@gmail.com

This post expresses my feelings on the Constitution and the urgent necessity for Impeachment. By rateyes @ Democratic Underground via David Swanson Afterdowningstreet.org Link=
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1527641

If I want impeachment, I am a bad Democrat, a bad progressive, a member of the looney left... a checker player instead of a chess player... yada yada yada... I really don't give a damn. And, here's why:

1. Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans give me freedom of speech. The Constitution does.   Read More »

The Colorado Progressive Pulse is the student voice in the Colorado political conversation. The missing link in the political conversation in the state of Colorado is the student voice. In order to inject a new and fresh perspective, we recently launched a Podcast called The Colorado Progressive Pulse. As progressive student leaders at the University of Denver, we are uniquely positioned to provide candid discussion and debate in a format that appeals to students and engages them in the political process. We integrate engaging interviews, news, commentary, editorials, humor and community events. Previous guests have included Prof. Robert Prince, TJ Bowen of the Colorado Peace Alliance, Eric Kornacki from the Sustainable DU project, and Scott Wisor from the Sudan Divestment Task Force. Future confirmed guests include Seth Masket, a former White House staffer, and Democratic Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff. By using the volatile combination of humor and analysis while simultaneously providing focus to the progressive community, The Colorado Progressive Pulse reaches out to the untapped potential of university students. CHECK US OUT on iTunes (search for Colorado Progressive Pulse) or at our website, coloradopulse.org INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED? E-mail us at coprogressivepulse@gmail.com.

All of you who are outraged at the un-Constitutional actions of Libby, Cheney, and Bush should show up at Colorado's longest running Impeachment Rally on July 4th at 5 pm at Colfax & Broadway in Denver.

This event is part of a Colorado Impeachment effort that has been quietly taking place twice a week since Jan 23rd. We have held at least two impeachment events each week in Denver. Join us. Link

We will have signs. You may bring you own. Just show up to show your love of Country. Now is the time to come to the defense of your Constitution and Laws. Cheney, Libby and Bush's Neocons will literally get away with murdering 3,500 US soldiers over Cheney's WMD lies. Don't let them get away with it. Show your outrage. Show up.

Perhaps we may yet prove to Denver's Corporate Media that the Voters Last Resort "Impeachment" is not off the table. Cheney is very vulnerable to Impeachment.

Call 800-828-0498 and tell all of Colorado's Congressmen to become a Co-Sponsor on US Rep Kucinich's Impeach Cheney Bill H Res 333.and if you can find the time, Call All Of the Country's Congessmen to do the Same.

This last week Kucinich's Impeach Bill picked up more Co-Sponsors... It Will Happen.

The Democrats will not be able to ignore Impeachment because of the revelations of un-Constitutional actions by Cheney will come out. They will look like fools if they don't Impeach, and lose in November 2008.

Please Vote to Impeach in the National Cheney Impeachment Poll at
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As reported on AfterDowningStreet.org today on David Swanson's Blog. Link Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has joined Lynn Woolsey, the other Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Congress Members Yvette Clarke, Jan Schakowsky, William Lacy Clay, Albert Wynn, and Dennis Kucinich in cosponsoring Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney (H. Res. 333).

Say Thank You to Barbara Lee here: http://tinyurl.com/yqt9hw
Say Thank You to Lynn Woolsey here: http://tinyurl.com/28nxpo

Ask Lee and Woolsey to please encourage other Progressive Caucus Members to sign on.

Ask other Progressive Caucus Members to please sign on. See the Congressional Progressive Caucus website: http://cpc.lee.house.gov

The list of state Democratic Parties that have passed resolutions urging impeachment of Bush and Cheney has just grown to 15.

Meanwhile, 11 state legislatures have introduced such resolutions

Many True Conservatives hate what Cheney has done to the GOP and would support impeaching him if the Democrats would lead the way.

Unfortunately Speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi is the major obstructionist to impeaching Cheney. She not only opposes impeachment but apparently any aggressive investigation which would lead to impeachment.

You can reach the members of the House Progressive Caucus by calling 800-828-0498 ( just ask for each of their offices in turn, including Pelosi's)

See the list of members here: Link

You might also call the Washington Office of Colorado's US Reps and
Ask them to Co-Sponsor Rep. Kucinich's Impeach Cheney Bill:

It is a Free Call to Colorado Representatives Diana DeGette, John Salazar, Ed Perlmutter, and Mark Udall in Washington DC at 800-828-0498


You could also join us in one of our three weekly
Denver Impeach Cheney events.

Our PNA group 1stProtestInTheStreet (at ProgressNowAction.org )
does three Impeachment Protest events per week.... Join us!

Tuesday at E 6th & Speer at Noon

Wednesday at Lincoln & 14th (State Capital) at Noon

Wednesday at Broadway & Colfax, Denver Post & RM News Building, 5 pm

We have Signs... just show up

In PNA's Calendar look for the Event Listings like these...

Weekly Impeachment Rally at Denver Post-RM News Building, Denver Link

and

Effort to Impeach Cheney growing in Congress, Will grow faster if you call 800-828-0498 & Tell your Rep. to Co-Sponsor H Res 333 Kucinich's Impeach Bill Link

Please join Congresswoman Diana DeGette tonight at the Windsor Gardens Auditorium as she gives her constituents a progress report from Washington.

I got this information from her Denver Congressional District Office just a few minutes ago.

Location: Windsor Gardens Auditorium 595 S. Clinton St.

Time: 7 pm Tuesday evening May 29 (TONIGHT) 1 hour only... talk fast!

Directions from Denver: East on Alameda to Clinton and then South on Clinton for 1-2 blks. The Auditoriun is attached to the clubhouse and to the rear of it.

A great time to ask about her saving 1,000 US Soldiers lives by stopping the Iraq War Now, not next year.

And oh yes there is the issue of the Cheney WMD Lies that put our soldiers in harms way in the first place.

Is DeGette going to protect Cheney from accountability for the lies and make him pay a political price for lying.. or let Cheney skate?

Will she become a Co-Sponsor on US Rep. Kucinich's Bill to Impeach Cheney?

Does she think it is important that she vote to uphold and protect the US Constitution?

Does she think someone worse than Bush will every be President?
Could it be a threat to our Constitutional Republic if that happened?

Tell her Presidents will never fear Impeachment or respect Congress if she and the others Never Impeach anyone.

How about Gonzales?

She's your Congresswoman and she works for you.

Tell her (respectfully) what you want her to do.

We ask all Progressives to Join Us at one or both of these Denver Locations on Saturday Afternoon.

If you believe that Bush & Cheney should pay a political price for lying us into the Iraq War and a myriad of other crimes....

YOU WILL SHOW UP

Thanks in advance

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MEDIA ADVISORY for Saturday April 28, 2007

Contact: John H Kennedy, Denver,CO email: johnhkennedy@yahoo.com



On Saturday April 28 Colorado Citizens will rally in favor of Impeachment


Colorado activists will demonstrate their demand for impeachment of Bush and Cheney at multiple locations in Colorado as part of the National A28.Org Impeachment Day

Colorado protesters will gather Saturday April 28 at six locations, two in Denver, one each in Fort Collins, Longmont, Greeley and Salida.

The first Denver rally will start at noon at East 6th and Speer and last for one hour.

The second Denver rally will start at 1:30 pm at Lincoln and Colfax, in front of the State Capital and in view of both of Colorado's two largest daily newspapers.

The activists will shout their demand that President Bush and Vice President Cheney be made to pay at least a political price for lying to Congress and the Voters about WMD and other questionable facts in order to obtain Congressional approval for the invasion and occupation of Iraq. If Voters lied to Congress to cause a war we'd probably go to jail. We believe Bush and Cheney should be held accountable to the same rule of law.

The groups insist that all of Colorado's Democratic Congressmen and Congresswoman Co-Sponsor US Rep. Kucinich's Articles Of Impeachment.

A quote from the A28 website: George Bush and Dick Cheney have lied the nation into a war of aggression, are spying in open violation of the law, and have sanctioned the use of torture. These are high crimes and misdemeanors that demand accountability through the Constitutional mechanism of impeachment. Since Congress doesn't seem to get it, we're calling on all Americans who stand for truth, freedom, and justice to join us on April 28 and spell it out for them: IMPEACH!


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The Denver A28 events are Sponsored by these activist groups

WeeklyVigilsToImpeach.US Link

We perform Weekly Vigils To Impeach and To Stop The War Now,
on Tuesday at Rep. DeGette's office, E 6th & Grant and
on Wednesday at the Colorado State Capital, Lincoln and 14th.
Both events start at Noon for one hour.
These Weekly Vigils were first held on Jan. 24, 2007 and will continue until Impeachment occurs.

Impeachment By The People Link

Progressive Democrats Of Colorado http://pdcolorado.org

Colorado Chapter OF World Can't Wait Link


Information on the events in Fort Collins, Longmont, Greeley and Salida can be found by going to the website http://www.A28.org

For more information from A28.Org itself email: info@a28.org

Two things you can do to help US Rep. Kucinich succeed
in Impeaching Cheney are:

1. Memorize this phone number... 800-828-0498 and use it often.

(it is one of a number of toll free ways to contact
your Congressman/Senator's Office)


2. Call the number and ask for your Congressman
(if you don't know who that is tell them where you live
and they will connect you to the correct office.)

Tell your Congressman to become a 'Co-Sponsor' on
US Rep. Kucinich's Articles of Impeachment.

Then call all other Colorado Democratic Congressmem/women
offices to make the same request.

Then call US Rep. Kucinich's office and leave a message
thanking him for having the guts to do this.

I have used this number frequently and get through quickly.

It should take only a few minutes to say something like..

"My name is John Kennedy of Denver, Co and I support
Representative Kucinich's filing of Articles of Impeachment
against VP Cheney and I urge you to become a Co-Sponsor."

Simple, yes?


Go for it.............

Since Jan 24 our group PNA 1stProtestInTheStreet.Org Link
has through it's project website
WeeklVigilsToImpeach.US Link
has held two weekly vigils-protests per week to

a. Stop The Iraq War ( Now! and save
the 800 US Soldiers who will be killed
and the 8000 who will be seriously wounded
prior to the
fantasy withdrawal dates that have been proposed in 2008.

b. Impeach Bush and Cheney
for lying to Congress to get an OK to go to War
( and a few other reasons of course)

Many members of ProgressNowAction.Org have emailed us
or signed up on the Calendar listings
to say they were coming to the
Stop Iraq War Now protests.

The only one who 'ever' showed up was Mike Collins last week
and we were thrilled...

Thanks Mike.

As a Vietnam Vet you know this is important
and you put your feet on the street that day to support
our effort to 'support the troops' by bringing them home.

We hope that today and each Wednesday more of you will attend and show our Colorado and Washington legislators that Stopping The War Now and Impeaching Bush/Cheney are important to you.

Todays event listing: Link

He's finally done it!!!!

According to an article by Michael Roston in www.rawstory.com

Kucinich announces impeachment charges against Vice President Cheney

Update: The Articles of Impeachment themselves are now available, and can be accessed at a link at the bottom of the story.

After a series of delays, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), a candidate for president in 2008, announced a series of charges against Vice President Dick Cheney in Washington, DC, late in the day. Kucinich alleged that the Vice President had committed a series of impeachable offenses, and he was therefore introducing Articles of Impeachment against Cheney in the Congress today.

Kucinich started off by reading the opening words of the Declaration of Independence, arguing they were "instructive at this moment."

"Whenever any government official becomes destructive of the founding purposes, that official must be held accountable," he said.

The Ohio Democrat's move intended to provide a "defense of the rights of American people to have a government that is honest and peaceful."

Kucinich excoriated the Vice President who he called "a driving force for taking us into war against Iraq under false pretenses, and is once again rattling sabers of war against Iran, with the same intent to drive America into war, again based on false pretenses."

The Ohio Congressman, who is running for president for the second time, noted three charges in his Articles of Impeachment, which were submitted as House Resolution 333. The first concerned manipulation of intelligence about Iraq's threat to the US. The second concerned manipulation of intelligence on the Iraq-Al-Qaida relationship. The last concerned what he called having "openly threatened aggression against the Republican of Iran."

Kucinich claimed the charges were "deeply researched," in the press conference, and insisted that his accusations were not just a political stunt.

"This is not brought forth lightly. I've carefully weighed the options available to Members of Congress, and I have found this path the path that is most important to take," he explained.

Kucinich dodged a question about whether or not he had the support of fellow Members of Congress, and claimed the Articles were just now being examined by Congress members, and "you can't expect anyone to make a snap judgment."

He also said that he was only introducing the resolution, and not going to try and persuade Members of Congress to join him

"I'm not promoting it," he told Wolf Blitzer on CNN's Situation Room.

The former Cleveland Mayor further acknowledged in the press conference that he had not recently spoken with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the matter. Pelosi had said last year that impeach was "off the table."

In a conference call with today, the Speaker went further, telling RAW STORY that "President Bush was not worth it," because impeachment proceedings would be a distraction from passing Democratic policies that would ensure the party's future political victory.

"We will do more work to make for our own reelection, and maintain a Democratic Congress, and have a Democratic President," she said. "And frankly, for impeachment, George W. Bush is just not worth it. We have great work to do for the American people."

He also acknowledged that he had not yet discussed his charges with Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, whose committee must consider whether or not to forward the articles on to Congress.

A reporter asked Kucinich why the Vice President should be impeached, and not President George W. Bush.

"There is a very practical reason - each and every charge relates to Vice President Cheney's conduct or misconduct in office," he said. But he added, "It is very important that we start with Mr. Cheney because if we were to start with the President, Mr. Cheney would then become president.

He also noted, "We'd have to go through the constitutional agony of impeaching two presidents consecutively."

The full Articles themselves, a large collection of PDF documents, are accessible at Congressman Kucinich's website. Link

Apparently the VP is still In Charge'.....

Kucinich delays announcement of Articles of Impeachment for Cheney
Michael Roston
Published: Tuesday April 24, 2007

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has announced that he will delay the introduction of Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Richard Cheney, originally scheduled for noon today. The change came on account of the Vice President's hospital visit this morning.

"News reports this morning indicate the Vice President was experiencing a medical crisis. Until the Vice President's condition is clarified, I am placing any action on hold," the Congressman announced in a statement released to RAW STORY. Link




One wonders how the VP wil maneuver his way out of this fix?

Here apparently is
THE REASON.... at www.rawstory.com

Cheney's blood clot improving, check-up shows
Michael Roston
Published: Tuesday April 24, 2007

After a visit to the hospital for a check, which CNN noted was not an emergency,


The Vice President has returned to the White House and his normal schedule, AP added.

Earlier reports had been conflicting, with some indicating the Vice President would be heading to the hospital, and others indicating he was already there and had perhaps been rushed to George Washington University Medical Center.

CNN later reported that Cheney had a check up with his doctor, and the visit was not an emergency.


Come on Kucinich.... File the Articles.......... Today


Everybody call 800-828-0498

ask for Rep. Kucinich's office
and leave a message

to Impeach Cheney TODAY !

The day has finally come.

Per article in Rawstory.com by Michael Roston
Published: Tuesday April 24, 2007


Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) will introduce Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Richard Cheney at noon today. The move will mark the first formal charges of impeachable offenses alleged against the Vice President in the course of the Bush administration.

The Congressman, a former Mayor of Cleveland and currently seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2008, will hold a press conference at noon at the Cannon House Office Building. Kucinich's office has been tight-lipped about the particular charges he intends to array against the controversial Vice President, who according to a February Gallup Poll had an favorability rating of 37%.

The decision to lodge impeachment charges against the Vice President marked a new direction for Kucinich. Last year, he declined to support former Rep. Cynthia McKinney's (D-GA) impeachment charges against President George W. Bush, according to the Atlanta Progressive News. But after posting a video on his campaign website saying that he would consult voters as he campaigned around the country, the Congressman appears to have decided to move ahead with the impeachment charges against the Vice President.

The Congressman explained his rationale in the video.

"People are discussing it, not from the standpoint of their personal feelings towards Mr. Bush or Mr. Cheney, but they're talking about it from the standpoint of 'Who are we as an American people? What are our standards? What is it that we expect from public officials? What should be the conduct of an individual who holds the office of President or Vice President?'" he said.

Kucinich's announcement today won't be the week's only impeachment-related proceedings.

On April 28, activists all over the country are planning a day of actions to promote the impeachment of both President Bush and the Vice President. Additionally, during the weekend,

Progressive Democrats will seek to pass an impeachment resolution at the California Democratic Convention, according to John Nichols at The Nation.

a DEVELOPING STORY.. ck the link later for more
current information.


1stProtestinTheStreet.Org Link

Try to Attend our Wednesday

Impeach Bush/Cheney-Stop Iraq War Now Event
at Lincoln & 14th at Noon.

We have signs... just SHOW UP

The possibility that Cheney and his Wooden Dummy(Bush) will be Impeached seems to be becoming more real.

In a blog today by Mary Ann Akers, The Sleuth, Behind the Scenes in Washington in The Washington Post...


Articles of Impeachment To Be Filed On Cheney

Looks like he's reached his boiling point.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), the most liberal of the Democratic presidential candidates in the primary field, declared in a letter sent to his Democratic House colleagues this morning that he plans to file articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney.

Kucinich has made ending the war in Iraq the central theme of his campaign. He has even taken aim at the leading Democratic presidential candidates in the field for their votes on authorizing the war.


Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to impeach the president, vice president and "all civil Officers of the United States" for "treason, bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

Sources tell the Sleuth that in light of the mass killings at Virginia Tech Monday, Kucinich's impeachment plans have been put on hold. There will be no action this week, they say.

Kucinich's office had no comment on the Congressman's "Dear Colleague" letter -- which apparently was drafted over the weekend, before the school massacre -- or on what the focus of articles of impeachment against Cheney would be.

But Kucinich shouldn't hold his breath on getting anywhere with his impeachment plan. "We'll see a Kucinich Administration before we'll see a Cheney impeachment," quipped one Democratic aide.


Here is the text of his letter, a copy of which was forwarded to the Sleuth:


April 17, 2007

Dear Colleague:

This week I intend to introduce Articles of Impeachment with respect to the conduct of Vice President Cheney. Please have your staff contact my office . . . if you would like to receive a confidential copy of the document prior to its introduction in the House.

Sincerely,

/s/

Dennis J. Kucinich

Member of Congress

Link



As one who has been pushing for this since Jan 24th, 2007 every Thursday Noon at Lincoln & 14th at the Capital, I gotta say...
this is kind of interesting.


Please come Join Us tomorrow. Wed. at the State Capital at Noon.

We've had some great new Signs for you to carry....

Stop the War Now and Save 800 Soldiers who will die before Aug. '08
( and 8000 wounded, not including the non-combat deaths/injuries).

See the Rally Listing for Wed. April 18, 2007 (tomorrow) Link


Come and Join Us