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Originally published Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11:26 AM

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White House nixes ornament backing impeachment

The White House now says it won't display a Christmas tree ornament by a Seattle artist that includes a message supporting President Bush's impeachment.

WASHINGTON — The White House now says it won't display a Christmas tree ornament by a Seattle artist that includes a message supporting President Bush's impeachment.

Artist Deborah Lawrence says she wanted to salute Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Seattle, a longtime Bush foe who backs impeachment.

The nine-inch ball, is covered with swirly red and white stripes and features a picture of McDermott. Tiny glued-on text salutes the impeachment resolution.

First lady Laura Bush had asked members of Congress to pick artists to decorate ornaments for the White House Christmas tree. Her spokeswoman, Sally McDonough, originally said there were no plans to pull Lawrence's artwork. But McDonough said Tuesday that the ornament is inappropriate.

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Comments (12)
What acts of treason? I've been hearing this claim trotted out for the past eight years yet not once has anyone been able to clearly...  Posted on December 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM by nynetguy. Jump to comment
rbchicken, Please keep all your vacations to the west of the cascades. You are not the type of person I want my children to associate with.  Posted on December 2, 2008 at 1:05 PM by tobascobob. Jump to comment
There is nothing in the American Constitution stating that a particular type of Christmas ornament needs to be displayed on the White House...  Posted on December 2, 2008 at 1:09 PM by Gydytojas. Jump to comment

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