"Rep. Robert Wexler, the Palm Beach Democrat who's turned into a fiery advocate for impeaching President Bush, is taking his campaign on the road. Specifically, to the Democratic Convention in Denver.

In an e-mail appeal circulated by the Progressive Democrats of America, Wexler urges supporters to join him on Aug. 28 for a panel discussion on "oversight, investigations and impeachment."

His goal: to make sure Bush and Vice President Cheney don't escape.

The idea that the president and vice president might finish out their terms -- without being forced to answer for the illegal use of torture, illegal politicization of the Justice Department, conspiracy to obstruct justice by ignoring congressional subpoenas and other charges, including the lies that led to the war in Iraq is one I will not even grudgingly accept.

Wexler concedes that most eyes on that Thursday will be on the party's nominee, Barack Obama, and the presidential campaign to come. And he acknowledges that he has his own reelection race to worry about -- with two opponents.

But he insists that "impeachment and accountability" deserve a place at the convention. It's a theme he's been touting for months, including at this House Judiciary Committee meeting on July 26."...(Video here.