GOP Rep. Introduces Articles Of Impeachment Against Kamala Harris —Though Political Stunt Is Bound To Fail
ForbesJUL 15 2024
GOP Lawmaker Files Impeachment Resolution Against Harris
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The Facts
US Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday announced a second impeachment resolution against Vice President Kamala Harris, who's currently the leading candidate to replace Pres. Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee following Biden's decision to step aside.
Ogles' first filings came in June 2023 and accused Harris of failing to execute her duties and responsibilities by "refus[ing]" to enforce existing immigration laws and allegedly opening the Southern border. The filing was introduced but never acted upon.
Ogles' new filing adds a second article claiming Harris has "knowingly misled the people of the United States" about Biden's "physical and cognitive well-being."
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Republicans are desperate to tarnish Harris' reputation now that she's the likely heir apparent to Biden and her popularity is soaring. Their case against her is flimsy at best, but performative acts like this unfortunately will probably keep coming as the GOP desperately attempts to shift momentum back to former Pres. Donald Trump.
Republican narrative
If Harris believes she's qualified to be the next president, she should answer for her extremely problematic record on a number of issues— including her bungling of the Biden administration's response to the migrant crisis at the Southern border. If the border failures were enough to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Harris should be held accountable as well.