2006-10-12 09:49:38 · 13 answers · asked by concerned_earthling 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If any of the following from the consitiution are infringed upon by W., then yes.
In Clintons case purjury is considered a high crime.
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The Constitution deals with the subject of impeachment and conviction at six places. The scope of the power is set out in Article II, Section 4:
"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."
Other provisions deal with procedures and consequences.
Article I, Section 2 states:
"The House of Representatives . . . shall have the sole Power of Impeachment."
Similarly, Article I, Section 3, describes the Senate's role:
"The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present."
The same section limits the consequences of judgment in cases of impeachment:
"Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial,. Judgment and Punishment, according to law."
Of lesser significance, although mentioning the subject, are: Article II, Section 2:
"The President shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."
Article III, Section 2:
"The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury . . . ."
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Including statements from others about the republicans having the house and senate majority, it would be very difficult to pursue an impeachment of W. If the war is the grounds they want to use, then most of the house and senate would have to be included in the impeachment since they did authorize the decision.
2006-10-12 10:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by JCRbama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no criteria for bringing an accusation against the president, spelled out in the constitution. That is what impeachment is. Now, perhaps the dems will do it, perhaps they will be more concerned with the state of the country. Afterall, when the reps did it to Clinton, they weren't able to hear the warnings of 9/11, and then it happened...who wants to repeat that history? However, if they did, would they be considered by the right to be 'brave', or 'dividers'?
2006-10-12 09:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He hasn't commited anything that would constitute impeachment. Yeah he sent troops to war, but so did other presidents.
2006-10-12 11:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by nerdintraining 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, to start they need an impeachable offense, which unlike the guy before him, Bush has none.
2006-10-12 09:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Have gun, will travel. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. The Vice-President is Dick Cheney. Not an improvement.
2. Bush would have to commit a crime, and Dick Cheney would then be President. Again, not an improvement.
2006-10-12 09:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by ktan_the_siren 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why all this concern with impeachment of presidents....Nixon, Clinton, W. Bush... If your person isn't in power, suck it up and wait 4 more years to try again....
2006-10-12 10:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, because he did not do anything illegal, period. The "Bush lied people died" crowd have no direct evidence of such. The Democrats are indeed cowards, but that has nothing to do with this.
2006-10-12 09:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by The Truth Hurts! Ouch! 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That would be nice, but the Republicans have control of Congress right now. So it won't happen.
2006-10-12 09:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
can't do it. He has not met the criteria for impeachment. Read the constitution.
2006-10-12 09:50:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
nobody gets rid of a wartime president
2006-10-12 09:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by Michaelangelo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋