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Constitutional Coup Averted In Illinois

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The Illinois Supreme Court has just rejected what was in essence a coup attempt by the state Attorney General, which would have installed the Lt. Governor in Blagojevich's place.

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Cheney's Confession Should Lead to Criminal Investigation of Bush's Torture Policies

Mitchell Bard | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Jonathan Karl, Impeachment, Bush War Crimes, Countdown With Keith Olbermann, George W. Bush, Cheney Impeachment, Keith Olbermann, Eric Holder, Abu Ghraib, Dick Cheney, War Crimes, Cheney War Crimes, Evan Wallach, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Eric Holder Marc Rich, Bush Impeachment, Rod Blagojevich, Dennis Kucinich, Guantanamo Bay, Bill Clinton Impeachment, Washington Post, Cheney Torture, Bush Torture, Waterboarding, ABC News, World War II, Eric Holder Elian Gonzalez, Torture, Politics News
Mitchell Bard

If the Bush administration would have at least acted like they might have done something wrong, maybe we could have moved on. But if Cheney is going on national TV to endorse torture, he has tied the hands of the country.

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Forget the Shoe, Throw the Book

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Impeachment, Man Throws Shoes at Bush, Iraq War, George W. Bush and Iraq, Bush War Crimes, Politics News
Charles Karel Bouley

Face it, we've all thrown things at Bush. How many times during one of his inane speeches have you, me, I, us, We, the People, hurled objects at the TV, from obscenities to the remote?

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Methods to Remove Our Bleeping Governor

Greg Harris | Posted 01.16.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois Politics, Impeachment, Rod Blagojevich, Blagojevich Corruption, House Impeachment Committee, Blagojevich Charges, Blagojevich Scandal, Illinois Legislature, Blagojevich Impeachment Committee, Blagojevich Impeachment, Blagojevich Investigation, Impeachment Process, Chicago News
Greg Harris

We are at a historic moment in Illinois government and all of these actions as they are applied to a sitting governor are without precedent.

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Blagojevich: Resign Now

Patricia DeGennaro | Posted 01.12.2009 | Home

Read More: Blagojevich, Criminal Justice, Impeachment, Corrupt Politicians, Rod Blagojevich Corruption, Rod Blagojevich, Barack Obama, Home News
Patricia DeGennaro

Haven't we all had enough of these politicians using their offices for self-enhancement on the backs of our tax dollars?

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Obama Can Restore Constitutional Democracy in Two Easy Steps

David Fiderer | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Bush Administration, Patrick Fitzgerald, Karl Rove, Valerie Plame Wilson, Impeachment, Michael Mukasey, Obama, Hurricane Katrina, Joe Lieberman, Henry Waxman, Justice Department, Eric Holder, Dick Cheney, Obama Constitution, Politics News
David Fiderer

In spite of widespread evidence that Bush, Cheney, Rove et al. ran a criminal operation, Obama may be reluctant to use his political capital in pursuit of prior administration officials.

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Chorus of Illinois Elected Officials Call for Governor's Resignation

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Brett Ashley McKenzie

"If Governor Blagojevich has any regard for the State of Illinois and its residents, he will immediately resign from office," said Congressman Shimkus.

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Lame Duck Prosecution: Are Nuclear Pardons in the Works?

Lynne Glasner | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Prosecution of George W Bush, Presidential Pardons, Impeachment, Bush Crimes, Executive Power, George Bush Legacy, Accountability, Politics News
Lynne Glasner

Is there any intention of pursuing prosecution before or after January 20? Nadler has strongly condemned the idea of preemptive pardons, something incompatible with our democracy.

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Veteran Actor Frank Langella Offers Frost/Nixon and Insights into A Failed Presidency

Brad Balfour | Posted 01.07.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Oscar, Ron Howard, Tonys, Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon, Peter Howard, Richard Nixon, Impeachment, Broadway, Theater, Dracula, Film, President, Cinema, Tonys, Ron Howard, Oscar, Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon, Richard Nixon, Impeachment, Broadway, Theater, Dracula, Film, President, Cinema, The Plumbers, Peter Morgan, Brian Grazer, Watergate, Deep Throat, Entertainment News
Brad Balfour

Langella: "Ron [Howard] was about as good as anyone I've ever worked with. He wants the film to be about human beings and wants it to be about the soul of people."

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Political Parties Are Not "Checks" Or "Balances"

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: 60-Vote, Pardon, House, Impeachment, Filibuster-Proof Majority, Executive, Legislative, Democrat, Filibuster, Chambliss, Majority, Democrats, 2008 Election, President, Election, Checks and Balances, Politics, Constitution, Senator, George Washington, Political Party, Chris Weigant, Party, Branch, Georgia, Balance of Power, Runoff, Jim Martin, Saxby Chambliss, Separation of Powers, Senate, Filibuster-Proof, Politics News
Chris Weigant

I'm not worried about whether checks and balances will disappear if Republicans don't have more than 40 seats in the Senate. True checks and balances are more fundamental than party affiliation.

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Bush Must Step Down

Ben Cohen | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Financial Crisis, Impeachment, Recession, George W. Bush, Wall Street Crisis, 2008 Election, Politics News
Ben Cohen

The economic mess is something that requires new leadership, and it is of vital urgency that Bush gets out of the way.

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Friday Talking Points [50] -- Can I Call You Joe?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Vice President, Debate, Troops, Gwen Ifill, Impeachment, Ifill, Cheney, Middle Class, Maverick, Iraq, Obama, Mccain, Biden Palin Debate, Campaign, Withdrawal, Sarah Palin, Bush, Deregulator, Vice Presidential Debate, Bush Doctrine, 2008, Midotw, Most Disappointing Democrat of the Week, 2008 Campaign, Most Impressive Democrat of the Week, Health Care, Global Warming, Taxes, Bill Clinton, John McCain, McCain Doesn't Get It, War, Timeline, 2008 Elections, Congress, Joe Biden, 08, Bridge to Nowhere, Democrats, 2008 Election, Investigation, Barack Obama, Biden, Election, 08 Election, Elections, Choked Up, 08 Campaign, Mddotw, Tax, Palin, 2008 Presidential Race, Deregulation, Vice Presidential, Debates, Independent Prosecutor, Spain, Special Prosecutor, 110th Congress, Politics News
Chris Weigant

I refuse to get too wrapped up in the question of who "won" the debate. In general, unless one candidate obviously self-destructs, this question is answered subjectively and personally. That's not to say I didn't think Biden did better. I did.

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Impeachment? Truth and Reconciliation Commission? Hell No -- Haul George Bush into a Court of Law, Part 5

Russ Wellen | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Law, Justice Deparment, Impeachment, Vincent Bugliosi, Politics News
Russ Wellen

Vincent Bugliosi on the death penalty for Bush. RW: If Bush were prosecuted and found guilty, would you recommend the death penalty? VB: Absolutely....

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Denver Preview: Protesters Gather At Pelosi Booksigning

skinnychef | Posted 09.21.2008 | Home

Read More: Democratic Convention, Skinnychef, Constitution, Impeachment, Protest, Nancy Pelosi, Home News
skinnychef

DENVER -- As Nancy Pelosi signed books upstairs, a small band of protesters gathered outside on the street decrying Democratic inaction during the las...

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Pelosi Gets "Booked" & Confronts Her Own Past

Linda Milazzo | Posted 09.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Impeachment, Know Your Power, George W. Bush, Section 2, Speaker of the House, Marcy Winograd, Cindy Sheehan, Dick Cheney, Article 1, Jodie Evans, Nancy Pelosi, Jerry Brown, Codepink, Iraq, The Constitution, American Jewish University, Vincent Bugliosi, The Way of the World, The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, Ron Suskind, Politics News
Linda Milazzo

For a woman who was once at the cutting edge of social progressivism, Nancy Pelosi has lost her way. She has strayed from her former social consciousness into the malaise of power.

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Impeachment? Truth and Reconciliation Commission? Never Mind That -- Haul George Bush into a Court of Law, Part 3

Russ Wellen | Posted 09.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Justice, Vincent Bugliosi, Impeachment, Politics News
Russ Wellen

Vincent Bugliosi talks about appearing before the House Judiciary Committee. RW: Will the next president have any say in the prosecution of George Bu...

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Impeachment? Truth and Reconciliation Commission? No, Haul George Bush into a Court of Law, Part 2

Russ Wellen | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Murder, George Bush, John Conyers, US Military, Impeachment, Death Penalty, Iraq, Justice Department, House Judiciary Committee, Prosecution, Politics News
Russ Wellen

Vincent Bugliosi talks about prosecuting George Bush and his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee appearance.

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Impeachment? Truth and Reconciliation Commission? Never Mind That -- Haul George Bush into a Court of Law, Part 1

Russ Wellen | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Murder, George Bush, John Conyers, Helter Skelter, US Military, Vincent Bugliosi, Justice Department, Impeachment, Charles Manson, Death Penalty, Iraq, House Judiciary Committee, Prosecution, Politics News
Russ Wellen

Bugliosi's agenda: Once Bush is out of office, let's drag his butt into a court of law. But the media's perception that much of the public can't conceive of prosecuting a president in a court of law is probably accurate.

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No Take-Home Swag: Stripping Bush and Cheney of Retirement Perks

Jackson Williams | Posted 03.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: White House Fakes Letter, Bill Clinton, Swag Bag, Forged Saddam Hussein Letter, Saddam Hussein, Cia, The Way of the World, Richard Nixon, Impeachment, George W. Bush, Ron Suskind, Dick Cheney, George Bush, Gerald Ford, Politics News
Jackson Williams

Let's strip Bush and Cheney of our hard-earned tax dollars, without gloat or bloodlust, then quickly move on. It's the least we can do. They've more than earned it.

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Bush & Habbush

Marc Kusnetz | Posted 09.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Iraq, Kaplan, Bush, Impeachment, Habbush, Forgery, Tahir Jalil Habbush, Cia, Politics News
Marc Kusnetz

Perhaps -- and I'm only making a modest proposal here, so don't get me wrong -- perhaps the journalistic community might do something extraordinary: pursue the Habbush story.

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Impeachment: Key to Dems' Win in November

Rob Kall | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, John Conyers, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, George w.bush, House Judiciary Committee, Impeachment, Dennis Kucinich, Dick Cheney, Bush Impeachment, Cheney Impeachment, Politics News
Rob Kall

Impeachment hearings would finally show that the Congress is doing its job -- protecting the constitution -- and it will very likely cause a drastic bump in the ratings for the Dems in congress.

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CNN Anchor Slams Impeachment as "Kabuki Theatre"

Linda Milazzo | Posted 08.07.2008 | Media

Read More: Election Center, Verdict, Carlysle Group, Scott Mcclellan, Impeachment, George W. Bush, Lou Dobbs, Iraq, L. Paul Bremer, Keith Olbermann, John Roberts, Special Comments, House Judiciary Committee, Campbell Brown, Coalition Provisional Authority, Msnbc, Dan Abrams, Cnn, Erica Hill, Sean Hannity, Fox News, Glenn Beck, Dan Senor, Countdown, Fox, Bill O'Reilly, Nbc, Media News
Linda Milazzo

It seemed that most of the clearly biased shows on cable news had been publicly outed as such, but viewers learned there was yet another conservative Republican show:Election Center with Campbell Brown.

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Friday Talking Points [39] -- Republican Elitism Edition

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.26.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

For only the fourth (or fifth, depending on how you count) time in his presidency, George W. Bush had a veto overridden by both houses of Congress thi...

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Pelosi Secures Her "but"

Linda Milazzo | Posted 07.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: John Conyers, Jessica Lynch, Mary Tillman, Congressional Oversight, Impeachment, Pat Tillman, Kevin Tillman, George W. Bush, Nancy Pelosi, San Francisco, Congress, 2008 Elections, Henry Waxman, Iraq, Codepink, Politics News
Linda Milazzo

Pelosi's response to a viewer who asked why she took the impeachment of George W. Bush off the table is categoric proof of her incompetence, dereliction of duty, disdain for the Constitution and disregard for the people of this nation.

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