Four Senators Join Boxer, Seven House Members Join Conyers

[sarahlee]

Five Senators and Eight House Members to Challenge Election
By David Swanson, ILCA
http://www.ilcaonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1445


Senator Barbara Boxer was the first, and Kim Gandy of the National Organization of Women announced it at a rally in Lafayette Square Park Thursday morning, across from the White House. Senator Boxer would be joining Congressman John Conyers and other House Members in challenging the electoral votes from Ohio in a joint session of Congress called to certify the election.

Nearly two hours later, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., took the stage -- the final speaker before the crowd of about 300 activists in orange clothes (as worn in the Ukraine) headed down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol. Jackson told the crowd - to shouts and cheers, and in some cases tears - that Boxer would be joined by Senators Chris Dodd, Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, and Barak Obama. From the House, Jackson said, Congressman John Conyers would challenge the Ohio vote, with the support of Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Dennis Kucinich, Jesse Jackson Jr., Maxine Waters (who also spoke at the morning rally), Robert Scott, Mel Watt, and Jerrold Nadler.

Senator John Kerry, Jackson said, was in Baghdad. "And we need him here in Washington today. Those who cannot lead today cannot lead in 2006 or 2008. This is the moment of truth!" Jackson spoke, as many of the speakers did, of building a coalition of blacks and progressives. The cheers cannot have been missed inside the walls of the White House.

Jackson left by car to go lobby senators. Phone both of yours right now -- of either party -- right now!! [phone] or 1-800-839-5276.

[KaliTracy]

1. only 300? we had 800 in Columbus.... n/t

[mdhunter]

2. He's right about Kerry

Leadership is stepping up at exactly the time when it pains you most to do so, when you will draw the most fire, and when your presence means the most.

He is, of course, free to run again if he wishes - and I will not now or in the future denigrate his contributions to the party or to people generally - but I will actively campaign against him in 2008.

[Benhurst]

6. Jackson's wrong.

Kerry can't be in Baghdad. I'm here in the states and he's covering my back.

:hurts:

[oldtime dfl_er]

3. wearing orange!

good for them!!! and I bet anything it's a lot more than 300...



www.cafepress.com/showtheworld

[puddycat]

4. Kerry purposely went to Baghdad to avoid standing up and be counted

It was a sad day when Democrats decided his wimpy ass got the nomination instead of Dean.

[jean]

7. It's not about Kerry. "It's the vote, stupid!" (not saying you're stupid)

With Gore having to preside over the 2001 objection effort, plus with him telling all the Senators not to support the objection, we lost sight of the fact that 'It's the vote, stupid!.'

It wasn't about Al Gore then and it's not about John Kerry now.

Our right to vote has been in mortal jeopardy for years now - let's take it back. To hell with the candidates or the prez elect.

By the way, Kerry being 'over there' makes it hard for media to photo op him and characterize the objection as sour grapes. If any news outlets do show pix of Kerry in Iraq, it'll just remind people - why isn't bush there and jeez, wouldn't we love someone other than bush handling that quagmire.

[Blue_In_AK]

9. Absolutely n/t

This isn't about Kerry ...

[puddycat]

10. if its about the votes, then why isn't Kerry there?

your argument is upside-down. If its about the votes, and not about Kerry, then he SHOULD be present. think about it.

[zann725]

11. Right on, "puddycat!" It can't just be about the votes...Kerry was

and IS connected to those votes inextricably. He needs to be here...not AWOL...letting others fight his (and our) fight. And since he told us he "had our back." I'm waiting, JK. I'm waiting.

[emlev]

5. kick

[YellowDoginthehouse]

8. Mel Watt-very cool!

Watch for these same names to pop up again at nomination time.

Dick Durbin is giving Gonzales hell.

http://www.markfiore.com/animation/alberto.html

[sendero]

12. I might have to ...

... change my mind about Hillary. I said *might* :)

Seriously, this move on her part surprises me. Pleasantly.

[sarahlee]

13. Donate to Boxer's PAC:

http://www.changethecongress.com/