So the filibuster didn’t fly. Even though Alito is on his way to the Supreme Court, it is not a defeat by any means. Four days ago the talk on the hill was there would not be any filibuster attempts. John Kerry sparked a movement and the liberal blogosphere provided the fuel for that fire. […]
This good news fromRaw Story: Sen. Lincoln D. Chafee (R-RI) announced this morning in Providence that he will vote against the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the Supreme Court. In a statement this morning, the Rhode Island senator said he was “greatly concerned” about some of Alito’s philosophies, according to the Providence […]
Just a couple quick updates: Jane has the details of the conference call with Senator Kennedy. Daily Kos has a running update on who is supporting the filibuster and who needs calls. Do what you can tomorrow and Monday to get the message out to the Senators. Let them know we need their help on […]
Rather your for Alito or against him, you got to admire the historical event taking place this weekend. Bloggers from the left side are working non-stop to oppose the confirmation and muster enough support for a filibuster of Alito. This is the first movement of its kind considering it has taken place on the internet […]
OK I have been pretty quiet on the confirmation hearings. I feel there are enough other blogs out there giving play by play that my two cents aren’t really needed. I also feel like it is nothing more than a smoke screen. Even if Democrats go against him, he will still go to Senate and […]
Senate Blocks Alaska Refuge Drilling By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer The Senate blocked oil drilling in an Alaska wildlife refuge Wednesday, rejecting a measure that had been put into a must-pass defense spending bill in an attempt to garner wider support. Drilling supporters fell four votes short of getting the required 60 votes […]
To give my readers a better example of how the Republicans feel about your civil liberties, you just need to look at what was said in Senate today: “None of your civil liberties matter much after you’re dead,†said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a former judge and close ally of the president who sits on […]
President Bush’s pick for the Supreme Court, Samuel Alito, has so far pleased the extreme right. The question will now be in the approval by the centrists. This was a bold step for Bush. He would of had a better chance of getting this confirmation through if he made it from the beginning instead of […]
Cronyism is at it again and this time it comes in the form of a Supreme Court Justice. Today President Bush nominated long time friend and confidant Harriet Miers to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Miers has no judicial experience, so there will be no paper trail to base her upon. This will make […]
John Roberts has been confirmed by Senate and is now sworn in to take the seat of Chief Justice. Only 22 Senators voted against Roberts, making him the 17th person to serve as Chief Justice to the Supreme Court. Now there is talk that the second nominee to fill Sandra Day O’Connors seat could come […]