"By the numbers: The articles were up at 133 co-sponsors as of noon on Monday - more than 60 percent of the 213 voting members of the House Democratic caucus. The new signers include high-profile figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), as well as several swing-district, moderate and leadership members, according to Kelly's office. State of play: Kelly introduced the articles earlier this month following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, and quickly garnered dozens of Democratic cosponsors."
"Support has gradually increased in the weeks since, but it exploded over the weekend after Pretti was shot and killed as he was being tackled to the ground by Customs and Border Protection officers. Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) and Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, voiced support for impeaching Noem on a Democratic caucus call Sunday morning following the shooting."
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) can force a vote on articles of impeachment against Gov. Noem as early as next week and has the backing of a Democratic supermajority. The articles reached 133 co-sponsors, representing more than 60 percent of the 213 voting members of the House Democratic caucus. High-profile signers include Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez alongside swing-district, moderate, committee-ranking and leadership members. Support surged after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Pretti during encounters with law enforcement and Customs and Border Protection officers. Republicans are seeking congressional hearings while some Democrats consider travel to Minneapolis and government shutdown tactics.
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