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Published On: Mar 07, 2004 12:35 AM
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Published On: Mar 07, 2004 12:35 AM
THIS SHOULD BE INTERESTING
SENATE TO VOTE ON
JUDGE
THE WEEK
AHEAD
Two significant political events this week. But from my seat one is much bigger politically than the other. First, on Monday lawyers for the impeachment panel and the governor will argue what an impeachable offense is. The guv's peeps say he should only be removed for serious, criminal offenses, the impeachment lawyer say his removal can be for non-criminal activities. While this particular debate is an important step in the process, I'm keeping my eye on what is going to happen on Wednesday. That's when the State Senate will vote on whether Judge James Robertson should be confirmed. When the Senate vote was postponed last week no new date was immediately scheduled. But late Friday word broke that the vote will be held this Wednesday. So what happened? Me think that backroom efforts to get Robertson to voluntarily step away failed. And Senate President Kevin Sullivan said the hell with it, let's not prolong this thing, let's have a vote and let whatever happens happens. I'm not ready to make a prediction on what the outcome will be, but as I have been lamenting lately, if Robertson is confirmed, I think it will be incredibly difficult for legislators to justify impeaching and then removing Rowland from office.
AND WHAT SAY YOU?
This blog is intended to be somewhat interactive. And I don't ask much of the people that say they read the Potpourri (and give me grief when I don't post something new as often as they want me too!) But I am looking for feedback on my theory about Judge Robertson's appointment having a direct impact on Rowland's impeachment. Whether you share my view or not let me know what you think. Thanks.
Two significant political events this week. But from my seat one is much bigger politically than the other. First, on Monday lawyers for the impeachment panel and the governor will argue what an impeachable offense is. The guv's peeps say he should only be removed for serious, criminal offenses, the impeachment lawyer say his removal can be for non-criminal activities. While this particular debate is an important step in the process, I'm keeping my eye on what is going to happen on Wednesday. That's when the State Senate will vote on whether Judge James Robertson should be confirmed. When the Senate vote was postponed last week no new date was immediately scheduled. But late Friday word broke that the vote will be held this Wednesday. So what happened? Me think that backroom efforts to get Robertson to voluntarily step away failed. And Senate President Kevin Sullivan said the hell with it, let's not prolong this thing, let's have a vote and let whatever happens happens. I'm not ready to make a prediction on what the outcome will be, but as I have been lamenting lately, if Robertson is confirmed, I think it will be incredibly difficult for legislators to justify impeaching and then removing Rowland from office.
AND WHAT SAY YOU?
This blog is intended to be somewhat interactive. And I don't ask much of the people that say they read the Potpourri (and give me grief when I don't post something new as often as they want me too!) But I am looking for feedback on my theory about Judge Robertson's appointment having a direct impact on Rowland's impeachment. Whether you share my view or not let me know what you think. Thanks.
Posted: Sat - March 6, 2004 at 12:29 AM