Just how low is Bush's popularity? Here's a head-turner:
Republican congressional candidate Carl Mumpower was "talking impeachment" Tuesday over President Bush’s "failure to enforce illegal immigration."
Mumpower’s press release read in part, "The president has persistently failed his oath of office by ignoring the rule of law prescribed in the Constitution. It makes no difference that the President is from my own party — he should be held accountable for his failure to protect America’s sovereignty."
Here's a link to the full story:
Mumpower suggests Bush impeachment!
A little background is probably needed:
N.C. CD-11 is Western North Carolina - the Mountains, aka Appalachia. Generally a conservative area, with one large oasis in the middle. Buncombe County - home of Asheville - arguably the most liberal city in N.C. (Chapel Hill may argue that claim). Anyway, here's a map:
NC CD-11 Map
Heath Shuler (D) is the current first term Congressman after the long reign of Charles Taylor (R).
Mumpower is a long-time Asheville City Councilmember. Noted conservative. In fact, he's frequently the "1" in many Asheville City Council 6-1 votes. But.........defintely a smart guy. Looks as though he's been taking notes from the special elections so far........and trying a new tact!