The thing is, I think he believes he can win reelection. He may be working toward that goal and isn't willing to burn too many bridges.
The thing is, I think he believes he can win reelection. He may be working toward that goal and isn't willing to burn too many bridges.
If the House votes to expel him, and if he wins relection, the House will immediately expel him again. He's toast.
Can you imagine a House of Representatives condoning the fact that a MEMBER is operating from a federal prison? Won't happen.
Having lived in northeast Ohio, I beleive that if his Youngstown constituents get to vote, he can win again. Its a crazy place, that Youngstown. But likeable in its own way (if you like rusted hulks of a steel era gone by).
Personally, I'd love to see Traficant produce some heavy evidence and get the "smack-down" on several of his democrat co-horts. Of course, without some strong evidence, his words will appear to be the rantings of a man gone mad, but what the heck - you only live once. I want to hear what he says regardless.
Knowing that part of Eastern Ohio like I do, trust me, it doesn't matter. They love Traficant in the Youngstown area. Most of Cleveland dig him as well. The last point begs the question as to why Cleveland would send anyone like Kucinich to the House, but ya can't hit 'em all.