Posted on 11/28/2005 11:38:14 AM PST by Hadean
Leakgate accuser Joe Wilson hinted at the prospect of impeachment Monday morning while discussing the "betrayal of national security" entailed by the outing of his CIA employee-wife, saying that he hoped the case wouldn't result in "a constitutional crisis."
Asked if he thought the leaking of his wife's name by Cheney chief of staff Lewis Libby was sanctioned by White House higher-ups, Wilson told WABC Radio's "Curtis & Kuby":
"It is clear that Mr. Libby and Mr. Rove were acting - but whether they were acting independently or not is something for [Leakgate prosecutor Patrick] Fitzgerald to determine."
Wilson then explained: "It does strike me that, normally in an organization, the chief of staff does not act completely separate from his principal."
Adopting a tone of mock regret, the aggrieved ex-diplomat declared: "Now I would hope, of course, that this tawdry political act of illegality and betrayal of national security does not become a constitutional crisis."
Asked what actual damage his wife had suffered since she was not undercover at the time of her outing, Wilson declined to respond directly, saying only:
"[Bush officials] decided that they were going to use the enormous power of the White House communications office to try to destroy us. I have had no choice but to defend myself."
Does this man work for a living, or does he just live off his wife?
maybe he could write a book and go keep Sheehan company
I am so tired of this b*stard...
I wish he would run off with Cindy Sheehan.
He's going to do this himself, huh? Wow. He is truly amazing.
Wow, you would think he had a political agenda or something.
Why did he "out" his wife by virtue of his NYTimes op-ed piece? And why hasn't Fitz investigated his motive and opportunity to do what he himself claims others have done?
What job does he want in the next Democrat administration?
Some one tell Joe that thanks, but we can't impeach he or his wife as they aren't elective office holders. When all then information becomes clear, however, we can indict.
Certainly pretends he's important, doesn't he?
"Wilson then explained: "It does strike me that, normally in an organization, the chief of staff does not act completely separate from his principal."
I agree Mr. Wilson so who is your "PRINCIPAL"???????
Ha Ha
Scooter Libby cant be impeached.
This guy is a moron.
Wants W impeached?
God help this country if our national security relied on the likes of Valarie Plume. This is such on none story.
This has been slowcooking for a while. Special note to 'polls don't matter' Bushbots who crack wise about his chances for a third term: if the bottom falls out of the GOP and the dems get the House, they will impeach the president.
If the bottom falls out further and the dems get the Senate, they will convict the president.
Of course, then they get President Cheney, but dems rarely think more than one move ahead! ;-)
.... on or off broadway?
The only impeachment we'll see will be the impeachment of Wilson's credibility, which has already occurred.
Hi's already had his credibility "impeached"
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