LATimes: Reid "It's up to the president. We're not the obstructionists...

[understandinglife]

... He is."

Senate Impasse on Bolton Persists
The White House rejects Democrats' proposal to obtain information on the U.N. nominee. The GOP seeks the 60 votes needed to end debate.

By Mary Curtius, Times Staff Writer

WASHINGTON — The Senate standoff over John R. Bolton's nomination as ambassador to the United Nations continued Tuesday, with the administration rejecting what Democrats said was their latest compromise offer.

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"I think Chris Dodd made a very reasonable and practical proposal," said Feinstein, who voted before the recess against limiting debate on the nomination. "At best, this is a questionable nominee, and I think the questions should be answered." Asked whether she was prepared to join in a Democratic filibuster of the nomination, Feinstein said: "At this stage, yes."

Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), who voted last month to cut off debate on the nomination, said that after hearing Dodd, he was uncertain how he would vote. "Sen. Dodd tried to be very reasonable in finding a compromise solution here," Pryor said.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-bolton8jun08,0,7591122,full.story

If they filibuster, it will be interesting to see how extensive the various leaked British documents, including the "Downing Street minutes" will factor in the discussion.

Clearly, the UN took a victorious swipe at Bolton, Bush and the neoconsters in forcing them to give up on their attempt to force out Mohamed ElBaradei as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/07/AR2005060701542.html


Peace.


www.missionnotaccomplished.us - We support Apian's goal of 10,000,000 signatures on Congressman Conyers letter by June 21, 2005; make it happen! http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/6/214643/6438

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Just spoke to Sen. Pryor's office, urging him to hold the line.

[dogday]

2. Absolutely - We have nothing to lose at this point.....