There's a run-off House election in Louisiana today. Hopefully the incumbent William Jefferson (D-he of the icebox loot fame) will be defeated by State Rep. Karen Carter (D-not known to store bribes in the freezer).

Cynthia McKinney introduced articles of impeachment yesterday. *blink* How did I miss that? I almost hope it doesn't go anywhere ( Read more... )

From AP: Democrats Want Rep Jefferson Gone.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic leaders worked to strip embattled Rep. William Jefferson of his committee assignment on Thursday after the Louisiana lawmaker rebuffed repeated calls to step aside pending completion of a federal bribery investigation ( Read more... )

While AI is on commercial break, I have to point out 2 things:

1. Tom DeLay is grateful for Stephen Colbert's support; apparently missed the memo about it being a FUCKING PARODY. Ahahahahahahahaha!

2. Dennis Hastert under FBI investigation for bribery & corruption related to Jack Abramoff. So *that's* why he's been so quick to defend Rep ( Read more... )

Via Crooks and Liars: Nancy Pelosi has called on Congressman Jefferson to resign from Ways and Means. This is the entire body of the letter:

In the interest of upholding the high ethical standard of the House Democratic Caucus, I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Ways and Means Committee.
YES. This is what we like to see ( Read more... )

From this diary from Virginia Dem.
Memo to Dem Caucus: Demand Jefferson's resignationTo whom it may concern ( Read more... )

::headdesk::Dude, he just got CAUGHT ON TAPE taking $100,000 in cash bribes. What more will it take for him to get kicked out of office ( Read more... )