Politically it was ASB, legally for launching aggressive war contrary to treaties which are part of the supreme law of the USA
This x 1,000!Politically, Cheney was the next man up. Plus until 2006, the GOP ran Congress. So unless the Dems wanted to make a statement late in his presidency and risk Cheney '08 all for a certain acquittal that makes them look bitter about the Clinton impeachment, impeaching W doesn't stand a chance.