Kucinich to Force Pelosi’s Hand on Impeachment Debate

Representative Dennis Kucinich has apparently told a blogger conference call that he’ll raise the issue of impeachment on the floor of the House of Representatives — through a point of personal privilege:

…Rep. Dennis Kucinich announced he will go before the U.S. House of Representatives on a point of personal privilege to move the impeachment of Dick Cheney. Mr. Kucinich stated he will bring the impeachment forward before Thanksgiving. As soon as we learn more details we will post them immediately. NOW’s the time to put pressure on all representatives, to impeach Cheney.

Support is already building in the fever swamp left to make sure this measure gets traction:

Kucinich proves yet again his courage and leadership in Represntative Democracy against fear and political calculation. He proves that he will not play party politics if it is against the interests of the United States and American citizens. He proves, again, his credentials for holding our highest office. Support Dennis Kucinich!

A point of personal privilege relates to an offense against the dignity, integrity, or reputation of the House. Kucinich will presumably rise to argue that the failure to bring articles of impeachment against Cheney is a stain on the institution. It will be up to the Speaker to rule whether Kucinich’s argument is valid, and rule on whether he may speak on his point. House rules don’t provide for a vote on Kucinich’s impeachment resolution, merely a chance for him (and others) to make the argument. Will Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic leadership allow Mr. Kucinich and other impeachment supporters to make their case, or force them to stay silent?

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