Kucinich: I have 3-inch binder documenting Cheney's crimes

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Kucinich: I have 3-inch binder documenting Cheney's crimes
Submitted by davidswanson on Wed, 2007-11-07 19:00. Impeachment

By David Edwards and Jason Rhyne, Raw Story

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), whose impeachment resolution against Vice President Dick Cheney was kept temporarily afloat on Tuesday -- largely with the help of House Republicans -- says the measure was no bluff.

During an appearance on CBS's Early Show, host Harry Smith told Kucinich that Republicans had "basically called your bluff" in wanting to debate the impeachment of Cheney on the House floor.

"They didn't call my bluff," Kucinich shot back. "I was fully prepared for debate -- with a three-inch thick binder annotating the violations of law and the violations of the Constitution committed by the vice president which would justify an impeachment."

Smith responded that Kucinich had "certainly called the bluff of the Democratic leadership," adding that the congressman did not have the support of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who had introduced a motion to kill debate on the subject, nor Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

"There's really, what, a handful of you who are really interested in this," Smith added.

But Kucinich said his impeachment resolution had little to do with the lack of support he was receiving from fellow Democrats.

"Harry, you have to remember there are millions of Americans who are part of a national movement to defend the constitution," said Kucinich. "And they understand that the vice president made a false claim for war and is trying to beat the drums for a war against Iran and they're calling for action to be done."

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[AndyA]

1. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Dennis.

He stands up for what's right, and he stands up for what he believes. And he remembers who he works for.

[soothsayer]

4. I totally agree, and would like to see Hoyer and every other wimpy Dem

voted out of office next go 'round (replaced by better Dems). I think there are only 10 Dems who support impeachment---they should be relected.

[TahitiNut]

2. It must be awfully small print.

I wouldn't think a 3" binder would be large enough to list the crimes of Cheney.

[MNDemNY]

3. That's just the last 3 months.

[daninthemoon]

5. At some point, I hope the msm will stop this maddening attempt

to marginalize Kucinich. He is so impressive, he has actual thoughtful answers for their insulting questions. Maybe that will stop them. I wonder what we could do to help stop it.

[Ian David]

6. Kucinich: I have 3-inch binder documenting Cheney's crimes

Kucinich: I have 3-inch binder documenting Cheney's crimes

[Hepburn]

7. Three inches of the crimes of Cheney?

That's all??? I figured a few truck loads of paper to list all the shit that bastard did!

[glowing]

8. I'm sure the binder is just lists and notes... There are probably

wharehouses full of actual documentation to back up the debate notes. Got to admit... 3" binder is a little thicker than a blue dress.

[madokie]

11. the three inch binder is only what he had with him tuesday, not the total

[Matariki]

9. If by 'a handful of you' Smith meant Congress, then yes, he's correct

but if he meant the American People he's way off.

[dflprincess]

10. I hope he's made several copies

and they're stored in safe places.