Ohio Democrats Weigh Governor Impeachment

[Judi Lynn]

Ohio Democrats Weigh Governor Impeachment
By MATT LEINGANG, Associated Press Writer

Sunday, August 21, 2005
(08-21) 15:11 PDT Columbus, Ohio (AP) --

Ohio's House Democrats are considering impeachment proceedings against Republican Gov. Bob Taft, who pleaded no contest last week to four ethics violations.

House Minority Leader Chris Redfern said Sunday that Democrats had made no decision yet about whether to seek Taft's ouster — impeachment would be difficult if not impossible with Republicans controlling both houses of the Legislature.

But he said they had asked the Legislature's legal research arm to outline the impeachment process so they understand it when they meet Tuesday to discuss a response.

"Impeachment is such a serious thing, and it's not something to be careless about," Redfern said. "But we would all do well as members of the House to understand what the process is."
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