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WASHINGTON — Rep. Robert Wexler, a leading Florida supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, has signed on to a measure that would require impeachment hearings against President Bush, citing "unprecedented abuse of executive power."
Wexler, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee from Boca Raton, said he supports the measure because the Bush administration used a "massive propaganda campaign to sell the war in Iraq to the American people," and for the president's support for spying on U.S. citizens without obtaining warrants, among other things.
The articles of impeachment are being sponsored by Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and one of Congress' most colorful liberals.
"A decision by Congress to pursue impeachment is not an option, it is a sworn duty," Wexler said in a statement. "It is time for Congress to stand up and defend the Constitution against the blatant violations and illegalities of this administration."
Wexler was one of only two Florida House Democrats who backed Obama over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the party's nomination. Last year, he led a nationwide campaign promoting impeachment hearings for Vice President Dick Cheney.
Kucinich used a parliamentary procedure to force a vote Wednesday on sending 35 articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee. It passed 251 to 166, but the committee is not obligated to deal with it. House leaders have shown little interest in impeachment hearings.
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Comments on this article
by Alan
Jun 13, 2008 3:20 PM
Wexler backed Kucinich's EARLIER bill to impeach Cheney.
America IS its Constitution -- what sets us apart. Impeachment is built into the Constitution to stop abuse of power. To save America's reputation, laws, rights & Soul, Impeach.
by Garry
Jun 12, 2008 3:44 PM
I'm with Fred - I've been advocating impeaching Bush for four years.
by Michael
Jun 12, 2008 3:09 PM
It's too late for impeachment. The last 20 years have set up the fall for this country and there is nothing anyone can do about it now.
by Dorothy
Jun 12, 2008 3:09 PM
I don't believe impeachment would serve any good purpose but rather damage America more. His VP is a far worse power to deal with.
by Tina
Jun 12, 2008 3:02 PM
What a coincidence! I back impeachment of Wexler, for machinating to deprive half of Florida Democrats of the right to vote.
by fred
Jun 12, 2008 3:02 PM
this is overdue, these guys have outdone nixon in the abuse of power and the abuse of our constitution
by rich
Jun 12, 2008 3:00 PM
it gives me hope at least that one or two up there have integrity...however i think nancy should just go in w/armed troops and arrest bush/cheney.i think enough war crimes warrent such measures to protect us and the world.
by David
Jun 12, 2008 3:00 PM
These Congressional dopes aren't thinking,as usual. Impeaching Bush gets us Cheney. We really don't want that, do we?
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