Even if an impeachment inquiry was based upon questions of technical and legal competence, he would still survive it since his rulings have in fact stood through the Appeals and Supreme Court levels. Impeach him, and theoretically you would have to impeach them all. And it would still be a waste of time and taxpayers money since nothing would come of it...
I was thinking the same thing. If the US Supreme Court didn't see fit to overturn his ruling on what basis does this legislator have? Guess that's why he's "considering" whether to go forward.
The power of impeachment lies solely with the Legislative branch. It does not follow that just because his appeals were upheld he can not be impeached. He might survive, but then again maybe not.
"Even if an impeachment inquiry was based upon questions of technical and legal competence, he would still survive it since his rulings have in fact stood through the Appeals and Supreme Court levels. Impeach him, and theoretically you would have to impeach them all. And it would still be a waste of time and taxpayers money since nothing would come of it..."
I am not so sure about that. First of all, the appeals and supreme court have pretty much punted this case.
Second, the only hearing of fact was Judge Greer. No other judge has accepted any evidence to hear in the case. New or old. All they have done is say what is your argument? to the Shindlers, then follow up with no.