Why CAN'T we have Bush and Cheney removed from office ?
931041
I would not hold my breath. While it is true that impeachment can be brought with a simple majority in the House which the Democrats have, a 2/3 majority is required to remove a president from office, which they don't have. Republicans will not vote to remove the president. You can count on this, there will be investigations, there will be subpoenas and the end there will be convictions and resignations of lower officials. This is common in these type of affairs as few people can stand up to full Congressional scrutiny in an open ended witch hunt. In the end the investigations will be costly to the American taxpayers and they will be fruitless as far as the intended and desired ends. In short an absolute waste of time and money. You also need to remember that the American public has consistently stated in polls that they are against this type of activity and prefer that the Democrats concentrate on legislation rather than revenge. They should be very careful because this process has the potential to blow up in their faces and cost them dearly in the next election. Mr. Bush cannot stand for office again and Mr. Cheney is not going to run for president.\n\nplanksheer: Nixon committed numerous actions designed to obstruct justice. Some of these actions were very public including the firing of the Special Prosecutor and court actions to protect the tapes. In the end Mr. Nixon resigned because Republicans were not going to support. He would have been impeached and he would have been removed from office. The public was also very against Mr. Nixon. To date no evidence has been presented against Mr. Bush that could even come close to a parallel with Nixon. That could change of course during investigations, but the Nixon comparison is weak at best. You would be better served to look at the result of Iran/Contra as this is closer to what might actually happen.
358516
First, to answer your question, yes!!!!!!!\n\nNow for the poster that said Clinton was impeached.  He was not.  It was never even put on the Senate floor, it was only a show of force in the Congress.\n\nAs for Bush, he can lie, steal, cheat and do whatever he wants.  The republicans are too scared of him to even censure him.  But just wait until the next Democrat takes office.  They will be investigated if they use toilet tissue instead of a Kleenex to blow their nose.  Lets see, what kind of charge could that be?  Improper usage of government property?  God help this country!!
70860
Everbody suspects it, of course, but probably damfew could prove it, and a weak House, in bringing up charges of impeachment against the Evil Cheney cannot count on a Republican senate to toss Cheney out. (Same goes for Bush.)
1027674
There's nothing preventing it other than perhaps voter sentiment and that the electors of a state cannot vote for a president and VP who both live in their state. For this reason Cheney changed his residence to Wyoming. Two people from the same state could still be elected, however, if there were enough votes from the other 49 states.
731549
I believe it is because of personal hate and spite that the democrats want President Bush impeached!!! There is no proof of any crimes committed or rules broken by Bush!!!And the Pelosi theory is not that far fetched!!!!!
891508
It is possible but unlikely. If Cheney steps down he will continue to function in his current role with or without the title of Vice President so there is nothing to be gained if he does leave.
363720
The President and Govenors are allowed to issue pardons because part of their job responsibilities includes execution of the laws.  In light of that, they can choose not to impliment and carry out a law that is in place.  This is why such a clause is in the Constitution, and almost every single state Constitution.\n\nI don't think the Founding Fathers expected it to be abused the way past Presidents have.  And I don't think Libby will need to be pardoned, because I don't think he will be convicted of any crime.
905211
No. The Pres is always in full communication with his staff and it doesn't matter where he is. The VP does not take over for him unless he is incapacitated. Thank God. Would you want Cheney in charge for 5 minutes? Bush is bad enough.
81634
this is one of those times you need to just throw your political feelings out the window and keep an open mind.  add to it the fact that the story is not yet finished and it's hard to predict what will happen to mr. cheney, and (more importantly) harry whittington.  \n\ni don't know if there is any legal precedent for having a sitting vice president be removed from office for an offense like this.  mr. cheney is very unpopular with many people (including me) because of his political views, but i have to feel a little bit for the guy because it was, after all, an 'accident'.  i don't agree with the fact cheney hasn't addressed the issue... but saying 'impeach him' because of this incident is a knee-jerk reaction by those who didn't like him last week either.  i'm gonna read up more and see where this story leads before continuing...\n\nps::: well i see where mr. whittington was released from the hospital, so thankfully your scenario won't play out.  i am very curious though about the 'holes' in cheney's story.  \n\npps::: it's funny, at first i felt sorry for the vice-president, but now that whittington is ok, my feeling has turned more toward disgust with cheney.  i wonder why this is?
1062127
Impeach Bush & Cheney
770272
I would be pretty upset - I don't want Dick Cheney as president
586436
The Republican candidate in 2008 will have to distance themself as far from Bush as possible to have even a prayer at winning.  Being Bush's vice president will hurt them, not help them.  As for Cheney, he will be vice president until he dies, or until the term ends, whichever comes first.  He is the most powerful person on the planet, and he loves the job too much to give it up.
328372
Because only Congress can impeach the president. And since congress just happens to be controlled by Bush's republican buddies, there aint a snowballs chance in hell of his getting impeached any time soon. Hes probably going to get away with all the lies and killing... Its depressing really.\n\n\npeace
95209
Bush is STUPID, but Cheney is HATED by more people, and this would make it easier for the Dems to win more seats in Nov.
1173896
are you suggesting to officialy put cheney in charge? i'm not sure which is scarier, bush as the front man, or cheney reconized as being the one in charge.  i would take another 4 years of bush if we could get rid of his administration though.
268126
eliminate the bush administration
347227
It is because the Republicans are the Majority in the Senate, so they are good at manipulation, especially with elections coming up.\nBut the Democrats have also shown their weaknesses.\nFor Politicians like Bush to lie is easy. Arrogance is a part of their nature too.\nThe momentum is building up.\nLet us wait and see...majority of Americans are fed up with him and would certainly press for him to be impeached.\nBravo!