The Wikipedia article looks like it will
survive the vote for deletion. It looks like Richard Cohen
was ahead of the curve.
But the real test of a political movement is the willingness to push. Right now DCCC calls the current scandals "Worse than Watergate" and has launched a "Victory Partner" pledge drive. If there are MIPs out there, then this is what they should be doing, because any impeachment must first be investigated by the House, then submitted to the House Judiciary committee, and then voted on by the full house.
The D Triple C as it is called, is camped out just one the other side of the river from calling for impeachment, but "Watergate" is code, and not particularly hard to crack. As with all things in politics, people get the government that they support.
Dear Friend,
I don't have to tell you that the Republican majority in Congress is doing everything they can to help the Radical Right take over the entire government. They have the White House and Congress, and are trying to bring their reckless policies to our courtrooms.
But the good news is that they can be stopped! They have to be stopped!
Recent polls say we can win as more and more Americans are fed-up with the abuse of power perpetrated by George W. Bush, Karl Rove, Tom DeLay and their followers.
That's why we need you to join a special program called the DCCC Victory Partners which helps provide the steady, predictable source of funds that we need to continue our work recruiting, training and funding Democratic candidates across the country.
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As a Victory Partner, you will have invested in the DCCC's mission, so we want you to know what we're doing to win a Democratic majority and stop the GOP and Radical Right in their tracks.
The best way for you to stay informed is through The Battleground Brief. The Battleground Brief is the insider's guide to our efforts to elect Democratic candidates to the U.S. House and end the Republicans' reign of corruption.
Until now, The Battleground Brief was only available to a small group of Democratic Party insiders. But it is so important to keep you up-to-date as our campaigns progress that I am offering you an exclusive subscription when you make a monthly pledge today.
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When you receive The Battleground Brief in your inbox every month, you'll get the inside scoop on our Democratic victory campaign. Here's a little from the most recent issue:
* Quote of Note: "When asked whether they felt that their own representative deserved to be re-elected, only 41 percent said yes. That is statistically the same as it was in October 1994, a month before the Republican tidal wave." -- Charlie Cook.
* New polling data showing the plummeting popularity of both President Bush and the Republicans in Congress. Updates on Democratic candidate recruitment efforts across the country.
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As a Victory Partner, your monthly commitment to the DCCC will allow us to plan and budget now for the voter registration campaigns, local organizers and TV advertisements that our candidates will need to get their positive, progressive message heard by voters. And with your support, we will be able to start these programs earlier than ever before.
Electing more Democrats to the House is the ONLY way to stop Tom DeLay and his Radical Right agenda in their tracks.
Just think what we have to gain:
* a House where the Majority Leader won't have leadership PAC staff under indictment and won't threaten judges;
* a House where the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee will hold open, honest hearings instead of turning off the microphones of Democrats mid-sentence; and,
* a House that will pass legislation that will help all Americans instead of just the wealthy and special interests.
We can sweep the extremist GOP leadership out of Congress and stop George W. Bush, Tom DeLay and the Republican Congress' ruinous agenda, but we all need to do our part.
Your support will allow the DCCC to continue to lay the groundwork needed to be successful in 2006 AND take advantage of missteps much like we did with recent radio and newspaper ads exposing Republicans' votes against adequate health care for our veterans. We also ran a series of ads exposing the GOP's greed and corruption. Let's face it -- there hasn't been this kind of abuse of power in Washington since Watergate!
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Sincerely,
Rahm Emanuel
Chairman, DCCC
P.S. To break the Republicans' stranglehold on power, every Democrat needs to be actively engaged. That's why I urge you to become a Victory Partner today to receive your exclusive subscription to The Battleground Brief, the insider's guide to the campaign for a Democratic Majority.
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Consider also the DSCC slogan, that Bush and the Republicans are engaged in "Abuse of Power". This phrase may sound quaint, but "abuse of power" is the constitutional definition of "High Crimes and Misdemeanors".
In short, while the two organizations that are charged with funding and coordinating the campaign for the control of Congress have not called, and are not likely to call, for impeachment - the are talking the language of impeachment.
Because "Worse than Watergate" and "Abuse of Power" lead, inexorably and ineluctably down only one road. If the Democratic Congress believes the words it is using - and more importantly if the American public believes in those words - then investigation is on the agenda, and impeachment is on the table.
If you are one of the MIPs - you know what to do.
- Support the drive.
- Reinforce the rhetoric among your friends and neighbors.
- "Lead from below" by pressuring your Democratic members to both talk the talk, and make George Bush walk the walk.
