Ellen Tauscher versus the Constitution

Published: July 29, 2007, 11:01 pm

Tags: ellen tauscher, alberto gonzales, impeachment

Daily Kos reader EmilyD reports writing to her Congresswoman, Ellen Tauscher, to urge support for the impeachment of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Take a look at how Tauscher answered: The Attorney General serves at the pleasure of the president in a non-impeachable office. Unless convicted of an illegal act, the Attorney General cannot be removed from office without the president asking for or accepting his resignation. However, please be assured that I will keep your thoughts and concerns in mind as I review the circumstances surrounding recent allegations of impropriety within the Justice Department. Sincerely, Ellen O. Tauscher Member of Congress This is a goddamn embarrassment. Article II, Sec. 4 of the Constitution -- THE CONSTITUTION! The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the united States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and

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