More than 6,500 Impeachment-themed Parties to be Held Nationwide Tomorrow

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 6,500 people across the country are marking Presidents Day weekend by hosting a "Party to Impeach" tomorrow?an initiative started by Need to Impeach Founder Tom Steyer to mobilize communities and increase pressure on members of Congress to impeach Donald Trump.

The parties will be hosted by supporters in every state across the country, demonstrating the Need to Impeach movement's increasing reach, diversity, and strength. Since its launch on Oct. 20, 2017, more than 4.7 million people have signed on to support the Need to Impeach movement, creating a digital army that political strategists call one of the most formidable forces in Democratic politics.

"Impeachment supporters across the country are gathering to send a clear message to all members of Congress: impeach Donald Trump now," said Steyer. "Trump has more than met the standard for impeachment, and the only thing holding the process back are members of Congress focusing on partisan political considerations over the good of the country and the safety of Americans. If they do not answer the call for impeachment, voters will take note of that in November."

Cities where parties will be held include: Chicago; Houston; Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Sacramento, Calif.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Portland, Ore.; Seattle; Louisville, Ky.; San Antonio; Indianapolis; Miami; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Pittsburgh; and Honolulu. Steyer will attend parties being held in Philadelphia, including one hosted by Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.).

"Party to Impeach" host Lisa Levinski of Fairfax, Va., said: "I've had enough with the President's abuses of power, clear obstruction of justice, and risky, erratic behavior. I'm planning this party to mobilize my community, build bridges between all of us who stand for safety and freedom, and to tell our elected officials: Stand up for us now, or you will soon be replaced by someone who will."

Dozens of the country's leading legal scholars have documented eight impeachable offenses committed by Trump, which?in addition to obstruction of justice?include abusing pardon power, violating the emoluments clause, conspiring with others to commit crimes against the country, and undermining freedom of the press.

Learn more and sign the petition at www.NeedtoImpeach.com.

SOURCE Need To Impeach