Can you revoke the mandates of elected officials in the US? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Wmshyrga** · 03-09-2009, 07:57 PM

We use the word 'impeach'. Illinois, at least, has procedures for impeachment (and used them last month

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That said, I can't imagine someone being impeached solely based on campaign promises. It's usually used more for legal issues.

**vasyasvc** · 03-09-2009, 08:07 PM

In California a new election can be called to replace the governor.

**RussellPG** · 03-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Yes, many if not most states, have a "recall" procedure whereby the people can remove an elected official.

In California, Gray Davis was removed because he faced a six billion dollar budget shortfall. No one talks of remove our current governor even though he faced a forty-six billion shortfall...because he ist der Ahrnold!

**UriDepkeeks** · 03-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Yes, many if not most states, have a "recall" procedure whereby the people can remove an elected official.

In California, Gray Davis was removed because he faced a six billion dollar budget shortfall. No one talks of remove our current governor even though he faced a forty-six billion shortfall...because he ist der Ahrnold!

Someone is always trying to recall the Governor of California, no matter who it is. Succeeding at it is another story.

**xesvideo** · 03-09-2009, 09:25 PM

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**SasortFkire** · 03-09-2009, 10:07 PM

Can the people of a state revoke the mandate of a governor they have elected if he doesn't keep the promises he'd made during the campaign? Can they do the same to a representative or a senator they elected? What about the president?

Every 2 years more or less

**Aztegjpl** · 03-10-2009, 03:13 AM

Yes, it's called assassination.

**Cerilopasei** · 03-10-2009, 03:37 AM

Hmm, I can't.

Perhaps this is a good first step toward figuring out what's wrong with Europe.

**reiseebup** · 03-10-2009, 04:30 AM

There is also Olof Palme.

**Clunlippibe** · 03-10-2009, 04:54 AM

Davis lied about the shortfall. Arnold hasn't. Thus the difference. Plus, Gray was not only the man's name, it was a description of his personality.

Wasn't there some state representative that financed the recall campaign because he thought he could win the recall election before Schwarzeneger said he'd run?

Can anyone here think of a European leader who's been assassinated. I can't think of any in the last century. Olof Palme. 1986. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olof_Palme is the first that comes to mind.

edit: Seems I've been beaten to the punch.

03-09-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
Wmshyrga Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Can you revoke the mandates of elected officials in the US? We use the word 'impeach'. Illinois, at least, has procedures for impeachment (and used them last month ) That said, I can't imagine someone being impeached solely based on campaign promises. It's usually used more for legal issues. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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vasyasvc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 521 Senior Member	In California a new election can be called to replace the governor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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RussellPG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 473 Senior Member	Yes, many if not most states, have a "recall" procedure whereby the people can remove an elected official. In California, Gray Davis was removed because he faced a six billion dollar budget shortfall. No one talks of remove our current governor even though he faced a forty-six billion shortfall...because he ist der Ahrnold! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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UriDepkeeks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	Yes, many if not most states, have a "recall" procedure whereby the people can remove an elected official. In California, Gray Davis was removed because he faced a six billion dollar budget shortfall. No one talks of remove our current governor even though he faced a forty-six billion shortfall...because he ist der Ahrnold! Someone is always trying to recall the Governor of California, no matter who it is. Succeeding at it is another story. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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SasortFkire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 377 Senior Member	Can the people of a state revoke the mandate of a governor they have elected if he doesn't keep the promises he'd made during the campaign? Can they do the same to a representative or a senator they elected? What about the president? Every 2 years more or less Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Aztegjpl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 560 Senior Member	Yes, it's called assassination. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Cerilopasei Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Hmm, I can't. Perhaps this is a good first step toward figuring out what's wrong with Europe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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reiseebup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	There is also Olof Palme. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Clunlippibe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	Davis lied about the shortfall. Arnold hasn't. Thus the difference. Plus, Gray was not only the man's name, it was a description of his personality. Wasn't there some state representative that financed the recall campaign because he thought he could win the recall election before Schwarzeneger said he'd run? Can anyone here think of a European leader who's been assassinated. I can't think of any in the last century. Olof Palme. 1986. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olof_Palme is the first that comes to mind. edit: Seems I've been beaten to the punch. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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