Notes From the Telephone. (Wexler)

[mmonk]

I participated in a conference call with Rep. Wexler concerning impeachment a few weeks ago. I thought I would post a couple of high points.

1. He asked that we all put pressure on friends (people likely to support impeachment). Then maybe they would add articles themselves or at least create more public support or make public statements.

2. In regard to editorial attacks on him for supporting impeachment, he wrote an editorial explaining why impeachment was important, but all major newspapers in the U.S. refused to run it.

3. He said there is no time frame for impeachment. You can issue impeachment on the first day of office or the last day, it doesn't matter.

4. He said a 4-6 week period for all hearings would be both judicious and appropriate (wouldn't take long) and

5. finally, the constitution REQUIRES Congress to act.

Sorry it took me so long to post this. But continue to apply pressure, but do so with friendly members of Congress as they can be the catalyst. Thanks


Additional note: He was going to push for inherent contempt concerning subpoenas.

[midnight]

1. Ok...Let's do it....

[mithnanthy]

2. I fully support Robert Wexler's efforts.

We love our Wexler down here in Florida. A true Hero.

[mmonk]

4. You have a good one.

Very accessible

[MuseRider]

3. Thank you.

Will do.

[hootinholler]

5. Kick for more recs. n/t

[mmonk]

6. Thanks. Maybe more people will participate in the effort.

[hootinholler]

10. Still only 4...

:shrug:

Apathy or laziness?

-Hoot

[DrDan]

7. if "the constitution REQUIRES Congress to act", then

why does Pelosi keep saying impeachment is off the table.

Seems to me to be at odds with the constitution. And hasn't she taken an oath to defend it?

[mmonk]

8. She evidently feels she can make deals without consultation.

[KharmaTrain]

9. There Should Be A Push For Hearings And More During The Lame Duck Session

This is when the GOOPers tried to get at Clinton...some of those who voted to impeach had already lost their races, there was one repugnican congresscritter who was even wearing a bracelet wired to the local police...DeLay set up his "secret room" and ramroded the hearings and vote. No reason this time can't be used again. Who knows, maybe there's be some Repugnican "buyers remorse" following the election...especially for those who are gonna try to rebuild the shattered wreckage of their corrupt party.

[helderheid]

11. 5th rec. Awesome.

[mmonk]

12. Thanks helderheid.

[windoe]

13. If these guys are still in the fight so should we~

I will keep up the pressure :)