Gonzales Vote Delayed… Kerry, Boxer Vote No on Condi

[kerrygoddess]

Democrats asked for a one week hold on the vote to confirm Gonzales as Attorney General today. Ted Kennedy recommended that the committee should withhold their vote on Gonzales until he answers all of the Democrats' questions. Democrats have made complaints that Gonzales has been evasive with his answers to their questions on White House policies, including the war on terror.

"If we are to meet our constitutional responsibility in the confirmation process, we must insist that Mr. Gonzales provide responsive answers to these fundamental questions," Kennedy said. "He should not be listed on the agenda for a committee vote on his nomination until he does so."

Relentless questioning of Condoleezza Rice by both John Kerry and Barbara Boxer evidently did not produce the answers they were looking for. Both Kerry and Boxer have voted “No” on the nomination of Condoleezza Rice.

Pending approval by the full Senate, Rice would be the first black woman to hold the job. She was confirmed by a 16-2 vote with Democrats John Kerry of Massachusetts and Barbara Boxer of California voting no.

Kudos to Kennedy, Kerry, and Boxer for making a stand against these nominations. Although both nominations will no doubt go through, due to the Republican control of the Senate and the House, I feel that is important that it be noted that not everyone approves of the tactics of either of these nominees. Their lack of clear and concise answers should be a concern for all Americans.

We will continue to watch for Kennedy, Kerry, and Boxer to stand up against the wrong - minded policies of the Bush administration.


Links to quotes from news on blog - http://www.lightupthedarkness.org/blog/default.asp?view=plink&id=247

[livinginphotographs]

1. Haven't been saying this too often recently...

But good for Kerry. (and Boxer, but that's understood)

[kerrygoddess]

6. I think we will see

I think we will see a lot of good things come from Kerry in the weeks and months to come.

[saltpoint]

2. Yes. Now let's have more of the same.

I would really love to see a principled stand by many Senate Democrats against Alberto Gonzales.

[Benhurst]

3. So would I; but I'm so desperate I would settle for

any principled stand by many Senate Democrats. Three cheers for Boxer and Kerry this morning. To hell with the rest.

[kerrygoddess]

4. And Kennedy

And Kennedy for standing up to Gonzales!

[Larkspur]

5. About time Kerry started acting like a Democrat

but he's got a long way to redeem himself in my eyes.

[Misskittycat]

7. Boxer and Kerry did very well! n/t