This campaign is based on a fallacious legal assumption.  There is no such thing as a "post-inaugural" impeachment.  Impeachment is solely a device to remove a president from office.  That is all it is.  Once the president is out of office, the process is over and the issue is moot.

At this point, it is pointless to be urging legislators to impeach anyone.  Congress isn't even coming back into session until January, about two weeks before the inauguration.  All that Congress will do in that time is organize itself, including Senate confirmation hearings on Obama's appointees.

The impeachment train has left the station.  Calls for a non-existent "post-inaugural" impeachment only make progressives look ignorant.

I've read lots of reasons why particular congressional representatives won't support impeachment. Some are quite speculative and personal about a representative, and others are quite general, like "He/she supports Bush all the way." Others politics over the Constitution.

So, here's a chance to tell what you know about why your congressional representative won't support impeachment.

• Do they (or their family members) have business dealings that could be compromised?
• Could Bush have dirt on them?
• Are they worried about retaining their congressional seat?
• Are they afraid not to maintain "party discipline" for fear of retribution from "Impeachment is off the table, Nancy?"
• In short, what could their motivation be for not supporting impeachment after Friday's House Judiciary Committee hearing?

Be sure to include the name and if possible the congressional district of your representative.

We will gather again this Thursday, June 19th to bear witness to the lack of response from our elected official Rep. Earl Blumenauer

High Noon

729 SE Oregon St.(Earl's office in Portland)

Portland, Oregon

Why?

Representative Bean seems unable to understand what her responsibilities to us are. If she cannot or will not do what is necessary, she must be replaced. Does anybody out there agree?

Town Hall: "Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?"
When: Thursday, April 24, 6:50-9 p.m.
Where: The Beautiful Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland

A discussion of strategies to end the war, prevent war on Iran, and save our Constitution and economy. Tell Congress:

What: Democrats.com and Codepink are hosting a fantastic Town Hall on April 24 called "Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?" We want to fill the theater so I hope you'll come, bring your friends and help get the word out about it.
When: Thursday, April 24, 6:50-9 p.m.
Where: The Beautiful Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland

Friends,Please join us at our Town Hall: Are peace and impeachment possible? A discussion of strategies to end the war, prevent war on Iran, and save our Constitution and economy.

We must send the message to Congress: Vote "NO" on Bush's demand for another $102 billion for the Iraq War and start impeachment hearings for Dick Cheney.

Can you help us fill the theater for this exciting event by telling your friends and sending an email out to your lists?

Please forward to everyone you know in the Bay Area.

CodePink and Democrats.com present:
Town Hall: Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?
April 24, 7-9 p.m., Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
Tickets: $10; $8 in advance at Cody's, Black Oak Books, Pendragon and by email to
cp4impeachment@yahoo.com. Less for unemployed, students, retirees. Wheelchair accessible.
Benefit for CODEPINK WOMEN FOR PEACE www.codepinkalert.org

Rare West Coast Appearance: Famed Activist David Swanson, afterdowningstreet.org

Invited: Our Representatives Who Want Dick Cheney Impeached-- Barbara Lee, Pete Stark, Lynne Woolsey

What: Democrats.com and Codepink are hosting a fantastic Town Hall on April 24 called "Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?" We want to fill the theater so I hope you'll come, bring your friends and help get the word out about it.
When: Thursday, April 24, 6:50-9 p.m.
Where: The Beautiful Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland

Friends,

Please join us at our Town Hall: Are peace and impeachment possible? A discussion of strategies to end the war, prevent war on Iran, and save our Constitution and economy.

We must send the message to Congress: Vote "NO" on Bush's demand for another $102 billion for the Iraq War and start impeachment hearings for Dick Cheney.

Can you help us fill the theater for this exciting event by telling your friends and sending an email out to your lists?

Stop Funding the War!

TOWN HALL

Sunday, April 20th

There will be a town hall meeting in Portland on Sunday April 20th as part of a national movement to try to stop the funding, AGAIN, of this madness called, "The Occupation of Iraq." The town hall will be held at 4312 SE Stark (Friends Meeting House) from 6-8 PM.

We must make a record-----We, the people of Oregon tried everything to stop this madness! Come and speak! The event will be video taped and copies of the video will be hand delivered in the Portland area and mailed to the district offices of other Representatives. There will be copies sent to the local and national media.