why did president clinten get "impeached"? I've been asking for an answer for a while and now im curious
2007-02-10 13:24:56 · 16 answers · asked by shaniqua s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
1) Perjury before the grand jury
Clinton committed perjury before the grand jury concerning his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. "Willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony," is how they put it. That's a little more significant than a simple "denial."
2) Perjury in the Jones case
Clinton, a lawyer, lied in a court of law while under oath.
3) Obstruction of justice
Clinton encouraged Lewinsky to submit a false affidavit and give false testimony in court, attempted to hide gifts to her and trying to find Lewinsky a job so she would lie for him. Clinton also made false statements to staff and allowed his attorney to lie for him also.
4) Abuse of power
Basically, Clinton got others in the government to lie for him in order to deceive the American people. He also abused “executive privilege” in answering questions by the House Judiciary Committee.
2007-02-10 13:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely madding to think this country would impeach a president for adultery. Whatever happened to separation of church and state? While President Bush has thrown us in a war that has killed more then 3000+ American soldiers, countless Iraqis, yet we are as a nation more at risk now more then ever! Have you ever read about the military-industrial complex? Do you know how many private contractors we have in Iraq? Who do we have to thank for this?
By the way they DID NOT impeach him
2007-02-10 21:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Clinton was supposed to be impeached due to immoral affairs with women but he was publicly forgiven after admitting the irregularities.
2007-02-10 21:46:30 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your's is a fair question... but it is absolutely shocking how far off so many of these responses are. I mean, some are saying that he wasn't???? C'mon kids, start paying attention in your damn social studies and current events classes... or maybe you are and your teachers just really are that bad... both are quite possible.
Leogirl0804's answer is by far the most accurate and complete.
2007-02-10 22:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by futuregopprez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was set up by the repuglican party, they were jealous because he was the most successful president in over 40 years, they impeached him in a much to do about nothing trumped up charge, it is what repuglicans do best, character assassinations.
2007-02-10 21:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have decided to take the higher path and leave my personal opinions out of this and only answer the question that was asked.
The charges were perjury and obstruction of justice, arising from the Lewinsky scandal.
2007-02-10 21:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by 2Negative 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was never impeached. He cheated on his wife and lied to everyone about it.
2007-02-10 21:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He lie under oath in sexual harressment case.
He obstructed justice.
He prevent a woman to have her day in court and smear the victim's name.
He used his power of his office to prevent the case going forward.
Liberals think it was all about a bj.
2007-02-10 21:31:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
He didn't because he was a demo-coward and no one thought he was accountable for his actions just like all the other scams the two of them have been involved in
2007-02-10 21:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by workin_man66 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cause he got a free hummer and Republicans have to pay for theirs.
2007-02-14 21:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by Zapatta McFrench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋