Democratic Senator’s Judicial Nominee Vote Angers Black House Members

[babylonsister]

Democratic Senator’s Judicial Nominee Vote Angers Black House Members
By Jonathan Allen | 1:15 PM; Aug. 03, 2007 | Email This Article

Members of the all-Democratic Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) strongly oppose President Bush’s nomination of Judge Leslie Southwick to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — taking particular issue with Southwick’s role in a Mississippi Court of Appeals decision that upheld the job reinstatement of a social worker who had been fired for using a racial epithet to describe a colleague.

So when California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday cast the deciding vote on the Judiciary Committee in favor of forwarding Southwick’s nomination for Senate floor consideration, she quickly drew flak — and a threat of political retribution — from California Rep. Maxine Waters, an outspoken African-American Democrat.

Waters’ threat to oppose Feinstein’s future re-election to the Senate would depend on two uncertain factors. One is that this incident is still an issue when Feinstein is next up for election in 2012, as she just won a third full term last year by a landslide margin. It also depends on Feinstein seeking re-election that year, when she will mark her 79th birthday.

Several CBC members criticized Feinstein not only for casting the offending vote, but for ignoring their pleas and declining to return their phone calls.

“If, in fact, Sen. Dianne Feinstein continues to relate to this Caucus in the way she’s been doing ... We will have no alternative but to not only share the information but to fight against her coming back to the United States Senate,” Waters said.

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http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/08/democratic_senators_judicial_n.html

[BuyingThyme]

1. Go Maxine!

[NV Whino]

2. Yay, Maxine!

[wryter2000]

3. Go, Ms. Waters!

For ages, I've thought of suggesting to Barbara Lee that she oppose Feinstein in the primary. It didn't occur to me that another CA dem might be just as good. A real head-slapping moment for me.

[BuyingThyme]

4. Oh, I didn't read it that way.

You think Maxine is thinking about running?

[wryter2000]

6. Hmmm

I don't know another way to oppose returning her to the Senate. It'd be the easiest way, I would think.

[truebrit71]

5. GO MAXINE!!!

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[LiberalFighter]

7. What the hell is wrong with Feinstein?

Constituents from her state need to blast her for voting the wrong way. Doesn't she have an ef n conscience?

Groups that should castigate her:

All ethnic groups
All labor groups
All church groups
All women groups
All county and other local Democratic Party organizations
Anyone else that I missed


Remember, it is important that the above are only from the state of California. They are the ones that vote for her.

The only other groups that should be included are the national organizations of the above because of their financial backing.

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. Whoa! I sure wouldn't want Waters to come after me!

:scared:

[AnnInLa]

9. 79? I would never have guessed it.

I hope I age as well as she does.

[scarletwoman]

10. Why the hell are the Dems forwarding ANY of bush's judicial nominees?!?!

For cripessakes! All they get is stonewalling from the White House, they should be stonewalling right back! Hasn't our judicial system been corrupted enough by right wing radicals?

GAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Why aren't they telling that miserable sociopathic martinet: "Sorry, no judicial nominees forwarded until you stop witholding documents and ignoring subpoenas." Or: "Sorry, no judicial nominees forwarded until you fire Gonzo." Or: "Sorry, no judicial nominees forwarded until you sign a troop withdrawal bill."

SOMETHING! ANYTHING! Blackmail the fuckwad! Play some fucking hardball! Why give him ANYTHING?!?!?

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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[babylonsister]

12. I share your anger; I think Feinstein is the only culprit, but because of

her vote, the process moved forward.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1499051

[scarletwoman]

13. Thanks. Yes, it appears she was only the (so-called) Dem to vote yes.

I wonder what the quid pro quo is for her vote? More fat defense contracts for her hubby? :grr:

[in_cog_ni_to]

11. GO, Maxine!!! I love, love, love that woman! She never minces her words.

:loveya:

Maybe Maxine will run for her seat!

[Warren Stupidity]

14. Dianne Feinstein? I'm just shocked!

Maxine Waters absolutely ought to retire Feinstein.

[DeepModem Mom]

15. When do we stop these Bush judges? Not in the Black Caucus -- but I'm livid at Feinstein! nt