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carpe diem Donating Member (769 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 10:30 PM
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Ill. Senators (Obama, Durbin) to Vote Against Roberts for Court
Good for them!!

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_265220941.html

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Illinois Sen. Barack Obama says he's not convinced Roberts is the best man for the job and questions the politicking involved in his selection.

"I ultimately have to give more weight to his deeds and the overarching political philosophy that he has appeared to have shared with those in power than to the reassuring words he provided me in our meeting," Obama said.

Obama told the chamber Thursday that he finds Roberts "humble" and "decent." But he says the judge appears to have used his skills on the bench for the strong "in opposition to the weak."

Sen. Dick Durbin says he too will vote against Roberts next week.
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Bjornsdotter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 10:33 PM
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1. Gotta Love Them!
These are my Senators and I will let them know how much I appreciate them.

Cheers!
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saged52 Donating Member (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 10:40 PM
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3. my senators, also!
will send along my appreciation notes first thing in the morning
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Tinksrival Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 10:36 PM
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2. Thanks for the update.
I love my guys!!
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daninthemoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-05 10:44 PM
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4. Hey Illinois, be sure to let these guys hear from you. Give em love.
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