The Senate will today vote on a non-binding resolution expressing a lack of confidence in Alberto Gonzalez’s ability to execute his duties as Attorney General. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the resolution’s sponsor, has expressed doubts that the vote will reach the 60 votes needed to pass.
I’ve seen a lot of chatter suggesting that we should just ITMFA (Impeach The M* F* Already). While I’m totally on board with any meaningful attempts to get rid of Gonzo, I think that this resolution plays an interesting part in the fight to do so. If this resolution does pass, it proves we’ve got the votes in the Senate to impeach. Even if it fails, it puts everyone on record–it gives us a signed, sealed list of Senators who are on the bubble, a target list. If we know who we have to turn, that is what G.I. Joe used to call “half the battle.”
As an aside, Tony Snow spent some time on Fox’s awful Sunday Morning show describing in detail just how much Bush isn’t paying attention. While Bush may well plan on standing by his man, I see it as yet another of the previously discussed stalling tactics. Here’s our rallying cry: “Remember Rummy!”
Let’s give the thing the best chance we can. Call your senators this morning and let them know where you stand.
Maria Cantwell (D-WA): 202-224-3441
Patty Murray (D-WA): 202-224-2621
Larry Craig (R-ID): 202-224-2752
Mike Crapo (R-ID): 202-224-6142
Gordon Smith (R-OR): 202-224-3753
Ron Wyden (D-OR):202-224-5244
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