Jim Dean, head of Democracy for America and brother of Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean, said he understands the reluctance of Pelosi to lead Congress into impeachment proceedings during her first 100 days in office. “We took control of Congress because people are fed up and want us to get things done,” he observed, adding that impeachment proceedings would bog down Congress.

But he noted, “Just letting these guys off is setting a bad precedent.” Asked about the prospect of impeachment, he observed, “I think it’s more on the table than people think.”

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This has been my biggest gripe regarding the Dem leadership when they took control of congress. Impeachment should never be off the table - their duty on this matter is declared specifically in the constitution and they must uphold the law. It’s been good to see us getting closer to legislation that makes a real and definite change regarding the war in Iraq, holding the President accountable and such - but will somebody please grow a pair and stand up to these people?

Well…there’s always Kucinich.