If voters put Democrats in charge of Congress, should this divorce in power lead to Bush43's impeachment?
962580
People who don't think president jr. can be impeached have a short memory.\ntricky dick nixon resigned in face of impeachment because of a lie.\nBill was impeached by the house because of a lie.\nAnd jr. lied about why he decalred war of Iraq.\nGet the picture?
1017263
Unfortunately, I seriously doubt it. After all, there is still a Republican majority in both houses of Congress, so he's not going to be impeached anytime soon. And I hate to say this, but even if the Democrats were to win back both houses of Congress this year, I doubt they would have the balls to impeach him. \n\nAlso, since he is the leader of the United States, and not some Third World country, it's not as if he would ever be tried in an international court, like the one at the Hague.
607358
Yes it is time for Bush to step down, unfortunately our system does not work that way, but people have lost confidence in his ability to lead. His popularity has dropped to 29%. We will have an election in November that could change things. If the democrats can get a majority in either chamber then there is a possibility that he will be impeached. His leadership will certainly be challenged at best.
503216
No. The congress is full of self-serving re-election whores. Presidents are a hit-or-miss proposition, and even they can't do anything without compromising on principle with the Congress.\n\nFor example, Social Security is a disaster waiting to happen, but because it is solvent now, no Congressman will touch it, lest they lose the next election because of upset voters. So they kick the problem down the road. They will only do the right thing if it aligns with their polls.\n\nSame with agricultural welfare. Same with the Cuba embargo. Etc.\n\nThey also curtail our rights, like eliminating our political voices by the Campaign Finance reform.\n\nThey also illegally spend the public monies. The Constitution is very specific on the limits of what the government can and cannot do. Charitably taking money from my pocket to give to another (and get their vote) is clearly unauthorized and illegal in any but the most distorted interpretation of the Constitution, but there it is.\n\nSo, no, I do not trust my government.
950143
Bush never worked with his own party so I don't think his brain is going to adjust. He will maintain his "stay the course" attitude and veto everything the Dem's try. I think he should be impeached but the next to go will be Denis Hastert when the page porn investigation is completed.
789271
YES! Impeachment is actually a process guaranteed by the constitution to the Congress to "indict" and try the president for "high crimes and misdemeanors."  The House draws up articles of impeachment. If they are passed, then the president is technically "impeached" but not removed.  The Senate, with the C.J. of the Supreme Court, tries the president, with the C.J. presiding. A guily verdict leads to removal.
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
757351
If he hasnt commited any crimes we cant impeach him. So, no, it wouldnt help. All it would do is make the democrats happy. That doesnt solve anything.
819946
yes the president should be impeached.the lies he has told are far more damaging to this country and this country's credibility throughout the world than the lie Clinton told about an affair.goes to show you what too much power in the houses for the republicans will do.i believe since this administration has failed our country that they blew their chance and the democrats should be voted into power.but i think if we can survive the rest of this president's term,we should impeach when his term is up.just like they did to Clinton.i think this would be the best way because :do we really want Dick Cheney running this country?in my opinion attacking someones country under false pretenses no matter how bad the leader of that country is is a far more greater crime to warrant impeachment than a man not telling the truth about an affair with a woman.
21097
It would require a complete overthrow of the constitution, which would require that 2/3 of both the House and Senate agree to a rather detailed ammendment revising the relevant articles and 3/4 of the states ratify it.\n\nI think the current system is superior to the parliamentary system in that the President's position is more stable than most country's prime minister positions. Since he is the chief executive and commander in chief, it is much more essential that his position is secure until the next election.\n\nMoreover, our constitution already provides for a method of the legislature to remove the President. Because our president's policy is not based on how well the legislature approves of it, a situation which strengthens the separation of powers, a simply vote of no confidence makes no sense. Instead, the president only should be removed for violating the laws, which is already provided for in the impeachment process.
940103
Impeachment starts in the House and ends in the Senate. The honey moon is over. Bush will veto anything Congress sends him except the confirmation of Gates. Also without the 2/3 vote in the Senate Congress is somewhat at a dis-advantage still. The repubs. will just filibuster any positive legislation, it's the only card they have to play. Democrats have no choice but to play the best card in the hand. The investigations will be greater than Nixon and Clinton added. BTW, how many Republicans are now looking for work?\nThey just lost the do nothing jobs in Government in every State.
233753
3/4 of the U.S. have to oppose Bush, and you have to have a Congress that would Impeach him. Since the Congress is 100% "RIGHT WINGED" right now at the present, and the Democrats and Independents don't have any vote. It will change in November, just watch. I have seen this with the Ragan/Bush Administration's of the 80's early 90's. His approval ratings are at 33% so it is possible.
825069
At this point, I would rather see investigative hearings than impeachment hearings.  An impeachment would be a waste of time, and I think Pelosi and others realize this, even though Bush did break multiple laws.  \n\nAnd by megalomaniacal administrations, are you referring to Congress during the Clinton administration?  Wanting to remove a president because he had sex and lied about it?
752021
No, the radical left will insist on wastng time with investigations, and try to impeach Bush even though there is no cause for it.  The bush haters in the dem party of so crazed, they need thearpy.
627976
First of all their are more Republicans in Congress than Democrats or Independents...so there's your answer to that! We have an unbalanced government, not to mention corrupt so why would they impeach Bush? They can't even pass a decent piece of legislation
9123
Can he?  Sure.  All it takes is a majority vote of the House of Representatives.\n\nWill he?  Probably not - the Republicans control the House and Senate at the moment.  Clinton was impeached when the opposition party controlled Congress.\n\nKeep in mind that impeachment does not mean removal from office.  Impeachment is simply the process of charging the President (or other positions like Vice-President or judges) with high crimes or misdemeanors.  Then the Senate acts as judge and jury to try the person.  If they are convicted by the Senate, they are removed from office.  Any criminal charges would then involve another trial after the person is out of office.
849878
Why would you want to waste taxpayer money doing this? Yes, once the Dems take office in January, there will be enough votes in the U.S. House for impeachment, but to impeach a President (or any federal officer) is only to bring charges against them. It is like an indictment in criminal court. It does not remove the President from office. They then stand trial in the U.S. Senate, where a 2/3 majority is needed to convict and remove him from office. The Dems do not have the votes needed for that. \n\nI will be writing my newly elected Congressman and telling him NOT to pursue impeachment against Bush because the money can be used elsewhere (like healthcare).