"We know, sadly, that the war in Iraq was based on lies and there must be accountability," said Kucinich, D-Ohio, who introduced articles of impeachment against Cheney on Tuesday. "All across this country, the people will be heard from."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., however, has ruled out impeachment proceedings.

Anderson, who has previously voiced his support for impeachment, said he initially thought it was too drastic a move and would be too disruptive for the country. But Anderson said he now believes the Bush administration has abused its power and removing Bush and Cheney from office is the proper recourse.

It would send a message to the world, Anderson said, that the United States doesn't stand for "kidnapping, disappearing people, torturing them, engaging in illegal uses of aggression, engaging in unconstitutional surveillance of people."

The White House was dismissive of the demands that Bush be forced from office.

"The president and the vice president have served honorably, and I don't think there's any merit to those impeachment claims," said White House spokeswoman Dana Perino.

The Vermont Senate passed a resolution calling for impeachment this week, but the state House rejected the measure Wednesday.