Boxer's office is not releasing info on whether she will stand.

[genius]

However, they did have a positive tone.

[sepia_steel]

1. *knowing grin* (not *smirk*) eom

[seito]

2. I would not expect them to say

But that IS good to hear.

[Democrat Dragon]

3. I doubt if any senators are planning to stand

they would only say so at the very very last minute in order to protect themselves from KKKarl Rove.

[FreepFryer]

4. Good to hear! Have hope. Believe in reality-based Democratic politics.

Contact your reps politely, and ask them to consider the Conyers report!

[Firespirit]

5. Nobody has said yes because of sites like DU!

I'm not saying they know us by name, although some might be familiar with the site -- I have a contact who's a state senator (not my state) who is very familiar with the site.

But they know what would happen if they told a caller or e-mailer yes. It would be leaked big time on the Internet.

Seriously, if any of us had received a definite yes, would we be able to stay quiet about it? :D

[genius]

6. I notice that people who are not standing are saying.

So maybe this is a a trend.

[OneBlueSky]

7. she won't . . . none of them will . . .

the LAST thing a senator is going to do is be the only one standing with Conyers . . . they don't like being out on limbs like that . . . all they can envision is a bunch of people with chainsaws . . .

[krrywon]

8. Is she suicidal???

[insane_cratic_gal]

9. No

she's from Cali! Blue state.

Again I bring up the fact that this bullshit over political suicide.

If you from a blue state, like Cali which is very active Dem's and you don't contest the vote, that is political suicide.

I'm starting to think we need to inflitrate the biggest votes for the electoral college to win these elections lol. OH, PA, etc.