Impeach the Bitch
Three Republican members of Michigan’s House of Representatives introduced a bid to impeach Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, accusing her of 'corrupt conduct in office' and 'exceeding her constitutional authority' for her coronavirus restrictions.
The resolution was introduced by GOP Reps. Beau LaFave, Matt Maddock and Daire Rendon.
Whitmer’s spokesperson Tiffany Brown said on the resolution: 'Gov. Whitmer doesn’t have any time for partisan politics or people who don’t wear masks, don’t believe in science and don’t have a plan to fight this virus.'
Others called the move a 'distraction from the real things we have to get done in our state.' What has she done? Absolutely nothing. Remember her pledge when she ran: Fix the Damn Roads!!!
Rep. LaFave announced the resolution featuring four articles accusing Whitmer of 'failing to respect the separation of powers by exercising power granted to the legislative branch, violating the constitutional rights of the people of Michigan, issuing executive orders against the interests of the people and state, and using state resources to reward political allies.'
'The state constitution does not permit the Governor to bypass the legislative process nor does it empower her to unilaterally make or amend laws for the protection of public health,' it says, referring to her COVID-19 restrictions.
The bid further accuses Whitmer of being guilty of 'corrupt conduct in office and crimes and misdemeanor' after she and the department of Health and Human Services issued a three-week order limiting indoor social gatherings which take effect Wednesday.
The resolution contends she 'exceeded her constitutional authority' and 'issued orders that are not in the best interests of people of this state.'
'I thought it was criminal what the Democrats did to President Trump last last year, and I would assume that any attempt by Republicans right now, with the current set of facts that we have to impeach the governor, would be on the same level.'
Though Chatfield and Shirkey both Republicans voiced anger with Whitmer for ordering the partial shutdown on her own they said they still want to work in a 'bipartisan way.'
Until then, we are still reviewing the details of this order like everyone else,' Chatfield said Sunday.
Under the Michigan Constitution the state House can impeach officers for corrupt conduct in office or for crimes or misdemeanors but it requires a majority vote with two-thirds of the Senate support.
However, that’s unlikely in this case as Democrats control 42 percent of the seats in the state Senate. Its not that she's not guilty, its just that they don't want to waste time on an impeachment they cant win.
Sources:
The Detroit News
The Daily Mail
Live-wire
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