More on Kerry Backing Filibuster

[kerrygoddess]

More on Kerry Backing Filibuster
January 26th, 2006

As Ron just reported a short time ago, William Pitt has reported at Democratic Underground that John Kerry “is supporting a filibuster.”

I have confirmed through my sources tell me that both John Kerry and Ted Kennedy spoke up yesterday about the importance of stopping Alito. I suspected something was going down yesterday when Kerry’s floor speech got pushed back by an hour or so. There was deep frustration on the floor yesterday amongst Dems, that was clear to anyone watching the proceedings.

Word has it that the two Senators from Massachusetts, shocked those Senators who had declared that the Alito nomination was a done deal, by arguing the merits of a filibuster. They both know they face steep odds on this fight, but Kerry and Kennedy are known to work very closely together… and are not afraid to stand up.

This fight is one I feel, that we will see the sort of passion that a lot of us remember from 1971. It is clearly not over. My sources tell me that Kerry has been unequivocal and has passionately talked to colleagues — trying to get the ball rolling.

I urge everyone to stand up with Senators Kerry and Kennedy on this fight! Let them know we have their backs. Our focus is to lobby our Senators — last night I reported on the NY Times editorial calling for a filibuster… I said then “I personally can not sit back and watch this happening with out making a stand.”

There’s a Senate Phone List here, with numbers to all the Democratic Senators and the key moderate Republicans. There are also two toll free numbers - 888-355-3588 or 888-818-6641.

http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=1759

Spread the word! Can someone diary this on Kos? Other places ? Let me know - I will check back soon. More on this coming as well I believe...

[TayTay]

1. Kick!

Thanks for the clarification.

Sen. Kennedy is due some major DU 'love' for doing this. I just adore that man.

[ProSense]

2. Another wonderful chapter

for the children's book for sure. Kennedy rocks!

[kerrygoddess]

3. So CNN confirms now

I hope everyone is calling their Senators.

http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=1759

[whometense]

4. GRRRRRRRR

:grr:

Get your unbiased reporting here.

CNN: Looks like they may gety as many as 70 votes for cloture, as there will be a backlash among dem moderates.

Any confirmation of this newsbite anywhere else??

[_dynamicdems]

5. We have to hit them moderates HARD. n/t

[BlueIris]

7. What _dd posted.

I'll show them a BACKLASH. I've been holding off on truly harassing my reps over the Alito nomination--for various reasons, I did the standard two phone calls voice respectful opposition and went back to my other efforts. But this response? FROM MY OWN PARTY? Is unacceptable.

[jenndar]

6. Isn't that what Frist said?

I'm pretty sure it's spin.