I JUST CALLED KENNEDY'S OFFICE!

[sasha031]

Fienstein is the turncoat, she is the one who will not support a filibuster!

[txindy]

1. Now there's a shock

Why is she still in DC, anyway? Besides the money, I mean.

[Skidmore]

2. This is war! Why does she do this over and over again?

DiFi needs to get hammered by Dems now. Start dialing.

[Name removed]

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[blm]

12. Call her, but, please edit the attack language.

.

[rucky]

3. LET"S CALL HER NOW

better to FAX

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[LynneSin]

4. I'm not ready to count Feinstien out

That woman receives a ton of money from Women issues group so I find it challenging that she would sell them out.

I think she, like many other democrats, are downplaying the filibuster now so republicans can't go crowing on the news about how they're going to do the "Nuclear Option"

Think of this hearing as a game of Poker. You might be holding four Aces in your hand but you're not going to let them know because you want to build that pot up and make a ton of money.

[Cooley Hurd]

10. That's what I've been thinking...

...and, quite honestly, I'm glad they're maintaining their poker faces.:thumbsup:

[FreedomAngel82]

20. Could be

This is the fight they've been waiting on their cards for. We have to keep putting pressure on.

[Cooley Hurd]

50. Many Democratic pundits and analysts said the same thing...

...during the Roberts hearings. Keeping their powder dry until the big battle.:thumbsup:

[hvn_nbr_2]

62. Keep their powder dry. Don't shoot till you see the whites of their...

rectal polyps. By then of course, the powder will all be covered with bullshit.

[Coexist]

78. I got a sinking feeling when Specter spoke of not limiting Dems

question time, because they could see "the light at the end of the tunnel".

I knew in my gut that a compromise had been worked out already. Alito would pass. There was no tension today.

[LynneSin]

28. Here's what I think is happening with Feinstein and the filibuster

The biggest thing outside of the Alito hearing is of course Jack Abramoff and the brewing republican scandal. Republicans are desparate to paint democrats as doing the same thing - taking money from Lobbyists and then procurring favors for the group and they would just love to find a few democrats they could paint in that picture.

In comes the Alito hearing. What better way to cull a candidate into the "Money for Votes" scandal then bring up Feinstein and the amount of money she has received from pro-choice groups. Mind you, she's never done anything illegal but to republicans that is something that doesn't matter when you need soundbytes on the evening news.

I have a feeling she's playing off the filibuster so she isn't a part of the evening news. Anything she says and does now isn't going to matter - we just need her vote when it counts!

[Cooley Hurd]

48. Great analysis - and the corporate media would be more than happy

...to assist them in this task. It's best DiFi keeps her head down until it's time to put the pedal to the metal, so to speak.:thumbsup:

[LynneSin]

60. Let's hope

I realize that all of this stuff I'm posting and I could be completely wrong.

But I've seen what happened when Daschle was the minority leader - repukes walked all over us.

Not happening again!

[FreedomAngel82]

64. Reid isn't Daschle

Just keep putting pressure on him and the others.

[LynneSin]

65. Amen and Alleluia

the only good thing the repukes ever did was get rid of Daschle. We are 110% so much better without him even though we now are working with less democrats than daschle had at any given time!

[rucky]

19. Call/Fax anyways!

maybe part of the poker game includes mobilizing US

[converted_democrat]

67. I hope you're right, but I've got a bad feeling..

I understand she gets alot of money from womens groups, but her hubby is making a killing on contracts right now.. If it is about the money, than we are screwed because her family makes a huge sum off of defense contracts. I hope she does what is right, but her family are huge profiteers so I'm not going to count on it. I hope you're right, but I wouldn't bet the house if I were you.

[acmavm]

5. And so many here think her s**t don't stink. I've never thought

that the small amount of good that she does makes up for stuff like this.

[yurbud]

36. she does well on cultural issues and gun control to cover business

boot-licking.

[blm]

6. Out of everyone, SHE should be the one supporting a filibuster.

She is SUPPOSED to be the prochoice female voice on that committee.

[sasha031]

18. I am sorry, I am just repeating what Ted's office said

I do not know if the filibuster originates in committee or they check the whole senate, you can call Kennedy yourself.

[in_cog_ni_to]

21. EXACTLY!

She had better be bluffing.:grr:

[sandnsea]

7. BS, it's Hillary Clinton

Wake up everybody. If Hillary Clinton wanted a filibuster, there'd be a filibuster. She is the block in everything, from Iraq to Katrina to Alito. I hate to say it, but maybe we should start hammering away on New York State and make her work to even keep her Senate seat. I'm sick of this shit too.

[aquart]

11. Did you ask?

[sandnsea]

23. I don't need to ask

and I don't care what she would have to say either, because it would just be some triangulating opportunistic lie. She is creating a persona and Democratic brand for 2008, and "obstructionist" isn't in the picture.

[Skidmore]

13. Hillary is stupid if she doesn't support a filibuster. If she did

she would have women flocking to her in droves for 08.

[sandnsea]

Most women aren't paying attention

And not every woman is pro-choice either. She's probably looked at ALL the numbers on abortion, which is why she's moved to the prevent abortion plan instead of protecting reproductive rights as a principle.

[annabanana]

24. I don't think she's on this committee...

Schumer is, not Hillary...

[sandnsea]

27. The filibuster happens on the floor

The committee is irrelevant.

[rucky]

30. Then call both offices!

just to be sure.

[sandnsea]

33. I agree with that n/t

[tiptoe]

53. kick

[ronnykmarshall]

63. Yes ...

once again the mighty Hillary has shown her power. :eyes:

[hang a left]

9. Got the recording with the 2 minute disconnect...

will be calling back

[rucky]

14. Her FAX number is: [phone]

that's what I'm doing.

[hang a left]

15. busy...

do you by chance have her California office number handy??

[rucky]

16. SF office - Phone: [phone]

[hang a left]

29. thanks rucky

:)

[Clark2008]

82. I'm just going to write, "FILIBUSTER" really big on a sheet of

paper and fax it.

Says it all.

[Jane Austin]

17. Is that what you told Kennedy's office or what they told you?

Thanks.

[sasha031]

22. they told me Feinstein does not support a filibuster

[Freddie Stubbs]

84. It's possible that the intern answering the phone doesn't know

what he/she is talking about.

[in_cog_ni_to]

26. It's what THEY TOLD HER. n/t

[Jane Austin]

57. Thanks.

Love your Cav!

[MadHound]

25. Still, that leaves enough Dems to hold together a filibuster

And we can deal with DiFi later, during her next election bid.

[in_cog_ni_to]

31. We only need 41 to filibuster.

I heard this morning that Snowe, Collins and Chaffee made campaign promises to protect Roe v. Wade and will probably join with the Dems in a filibuster.

[ronnykmarshall]

66. Buuwahhhhaaaaaa!!

:rofl:

[yurbud]

32. is that a real phot of bush kissing Abramoff? I don't think so--no tongue

[Justice Is Comin]

34. Any senator who wants to filibuster can filibuster

it is an inalienable right. No group decision is required. Don't let the staff tell you that stuff.

Strom Thurmond holds the record for 24 hours 18 minutes. He did it all himself. He had a can there to take a pee and took a steam bath prior to starting so that he would dehydrate and could drink without needing to pee.

Just tell Kennedy to get a can over there by the podium.

[hang a left]

35. Just got off the phone with Harry @ 415/393-0707

at Feinstein's office in California. Told him that is enough, "it's time". He asked for my zip code. Just an FYI.

[in_cog_ni_to]

37. Did he admit she was not going to join a filibuster or

did he play stupid?

[hang a left]

41. I didn't ask... I stated it as a fact that came from Kennedy's office.

He took note.

[Gregorian]

52. Thank you. I just did the same.

I feel it is our responsibility to keep Alito from becoming a supreme court judge, simply because he will most likely overturn Roe vs. Wade. And without the option to choose, women will suffer in this country for a long time to come.

That's it. I don't care about anything else. That alone, should keep him out.

[seabeyond]

38. where is her email address. sent an email, came back undeliveable

thanks in advance.

[jillan]

39. Hold on here! How do you know this?

Who told you this?

[in_cog_ni_to]

42. Staffer at Kennedy's office. n/t

[fujiyama]

40. Oh big fuckin surprise

I really despise that woman.

[EFerrari]

43. Feinstein Contact info here:

Washington D.C
Hart Office Building
Room 331
Washington, D.C. 20510
[phone]

San Francisco
One Post Street,
Suite 2450
San Francisco CA 94104
[phone]

Los Angeles
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 915
LA, CA 90025
[phone]


San Diego
750 "B" Street,
Suite 1030
San Diego, CA 92101
[phone]

Fresno
1130 "O" Street,
Suite 2446
Fresno, CA 93721
[phone]

[katinmn]

92. Thanks. Calling!

[EFerrari]

44. I called and told them I fully expected Dianne to support

a fillibuster if it comes to that.

She's up for re-election. She better damn well support a fillibuster.

[huskerlaw]

45. So if I call all 6 offices

does my opinion get counted 6 times or are they a bit more organized than that?


I'm so freaking SICK of DiFi, the DINO. I already don't support her re-election, but if she votes against a filibuster... :nuke:

[EFerrari]

46. kick

[jsamuel]

47. Called her: [phone]

http://feinstein.senate.gov/contact.html#phonefax

[sasha031]

49. you guys are great, I expected a filibuster

I am following this thing, I called Kennedy just to tell him how proud I was, I questioned the filibuster, that is when they informed me of Feinstein.

[EFerrari]

51. We need to keep DINO Dianne's phones busy.

She's up for friggin' re-election!

[sasha031]

55. Oh MAN

THE ARROGANCE OF THESE PEOPLE, SHE FIGURES SHE IS A SHOE IN, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A LIBERAL BEAT HER.

[cascadiance]

75. We will question her stances as a pro-choice candidate then...

in the coming election. Her support of this monster that would likely tear down Roe v. Wade shows that she prioritizes corporate cronyism over women's rights to choose! We have to all commit to getting another challenger to her in the coming primary then. Hope it's not too late to get someone good to challenge her then.

Just now called her office and let the staffer now that it's either fillibuster or expect me to vote against her in the upcoming primary.

[EFerrari]

77. I am SO with you on this one.

Her husband is a venture capitalist. They have business in Asia as well as in military contracts. She's just dirty, that's all.

[mzmolly]

88. Called Feinsteins office and was told "She will filibuster IF ...

she has EVIDENCE he will overturn Roe V. Wade. I replied - Alito's not going to come out and say it, the evidence is there for anyone looking ... I also said that now is an opportune time to oppose Republicans as public perception is not in their favor!

[Rainscents]

54. I just got off the phone with DiFi's office...

Lady said... DiFi hadn't made up her mind, however, she is very concern about womens rights issues! Please everyone, call her office now!!! We also need to call Harry Reids office!!!

[ClayZ]

58. Just called.

Hope they are keeping a TALLY!

:kick:

[longship]

56. Feinstein's contact information

Washington D.C
Hart Office Building
Room 331
Washington, D.C. 20510
[phone]

San Francisco
One Post Street,
Suite 2450
San Francisco CA 94104
[phone]

Los Angeles
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 915
LA, CA 90025
[phone]


San Diego
750 "B" Street,
Suite 1030
San Diego, CA 92101
[phone]

Fresno
1130 "O" Street,
Suite 2446
Fresno, CA 93721
[phone]

[redqueen]

59. Thanks... just called her office.

Took a while to get through, but it's possible.

[EFerrari]

61. , , ,

[Stand and Fight]

68. KICK n/t

[Rainscents]

69. I need Kennedy, Reid and Clinton's phone number!!!

[EFerrari]

71. Reid: 202 224-3542

[Strawman]

70. I hope Kennedy, Feingold, Boxer and others will consider walking out

during the floor vote if a filibuster is not possible. Show us that there are some of you who will still fight to the end for our rights. Show the people that there is a Democratic party out there that still has core principles. And leave those so called "moderates" to hang with their Repug buddies.

[eyesroll]

72. How does "walking out" = "fighting for our rights?"

It's symbolic. There's no actual fight.

I'm not sure if it's the right symbol.

[Strawman]

73. it is symbolic

It's the only way of symbolically saying we will not be complicit with this. It's a way to show extreme opposition in an extreme circumstance. A roll call vote no will not make the headlines. Nobody will notice. The liberal Dems who give a shit about our rights will just look like a powerless faction. If the others Dems won't filibuster, walk out of the vote in unison. It's a powerful public statement of disapproval.

[Generator]

81. I know for Christ sakes, hasn't any heard of the sixties?????????/

People actually used to have to put their life on the line to show they meant they weren't backing down. They actually risked being arrested!

Way to much to expect of a politican, I know.

[EFerrari]

74. kick

[cascadiance]

76. Call Senator Grassley's office!

Question his commitment towards supporting oversight of FBI and other security agencies if he doesn't ask Alito about his stance on executive power and State Secrets privilege usage in the courts! If he does ask this question, we win big on putting another dent in the armor. If he doesn't we have one more weapon against him in the coming election to question whether his support for Sibel Edmonds and other whistleblowers, etc. is sincere or not. Call him now!

[Generator]

79. Can we remove the (F) behind her name

No not the D, that denotes Democrat but the F for female. Because she's betraying more than 50% of all Americans! Way to go Di Fi!

[xiamiam]

80. just got thru with one try to her San Francisco office...n/t

[Dr Fate]

83. Her staffer I spoke with "does not know." n/t

n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

85. color me surprised

really, I am shocked I tell you!

[nadinbrzezinski]

86. just called

all their lines are a tad busy, not sure if that is a good or bad thing

[Edgewater_Joe]

87. Here's An E-mail I Sent To My CA Friends On This

Feel free to cut-and-paste to your friends to get this going.

========================================

Hey all,

I'm e-mailing everyone that I know is in California and/or people I know have friends in California, because from looking at some blogs it appears the Democrats may be getting wobbly about filibustering Sam "My Liege, Bush" Alito -- and the reason may be your senior senator.

At least that's what I've heard from a friend from MA who called Ted Kennedy's office. According to that aide, Sen. Feinstein is against Alito but doesn't support a filibuster -- and if that's the case, word is the Democrats won't even try.

Now, the guy may get in anyway and the Repunks might detonate the "NuKyuLur OpShun" anyway -- but if the Democrats are going down, then Goddammit let's go down swinging!

YOU are the ones that should put Feinstein's feet to the fire. YOU are her constituents. YOU are the ones that need to get everyone you know on the horn or on the e-mail lists to get her to not just oppose Alito, but to SUPPORT a filibuster.

There is too much on the line to do nothing. Do what you can, but DO SOMETHING.

[caligirl]

89. called and kicked. call to DiFi.

[Pachamama]

90. If Feinstein refuses to filibuster, she is dead in CA politics...history..

And I and many people will work hard from a fundraising and awareness standpoint to guarantee that...

[cally]

91. I just called her, and better yet I'm sending emails to

the fundraisers who keep sending me requests.

[lonestarnot]

93. kick