Much as it would be good political theatre, impeachment would waste a lot of money for no gain. There is no chance of a conviction in the Senate and the very act of impeachment might rile the Democratic base to show up for the 2012 elections.
“Much as it would be good political theatre, impeachment would waste a lot of money for no gain. There is no chance of a conviction in the Senate and the very act of impeachment might rile the Democratic base to show up for the 2012 elections.”
Well, I would like to “rile up the Democratic base” after impeachment just like we were able to get a Republican elected 2X after Clinton’s impeachment, wouldn’t you?
The purpose is not to convict, but to neuter. We have a sitting President who, while clearly incompetent to hold the post, is likely not even eligible to do so. Americans must demonstrate, to both its citizens and the world, that this, as well as clearly unconstitutional acts, is clearly against our principles as well as out Constitution. Removal from office is not going to happen, but the perceptions of wrongdoings, just like Rangel and Waters, is the key component.