How is Durbin going to vote?

[orthogonal]

Dick Durbin, senior Senator from Illinois, strongly criticized Rice but didn't actually say he planned to vote no.

Which makes me think he'll end up voting yes.

What do you think?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

1. I Think He Votes Yes...

He spoke of his long discussion with her on AIDS and women's issues...

[Hippo_Tron]

2. Dick Durbin is such a DINO

:eyes:

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. He Was A Liberal Luminary Up Until Today...

I would vote against Rice because she lacks the wisdom and judgment to be the Secretary of State but it's absurd to make this vote a litmus test...

[in_cog_ni_to]

5. He DID vote for her??????

:grr:

edit...typo

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. He Didn't Announce His Intentions Yet

but reading the tea leaves I will be suprised if he votes against her after all the apple polishing...

[Hippo_Tron]

7. I was joking, Dick Durbin is my favorite Senator

I was responding to the absurdity of those on DU who are calling every dem senator who isn't militantly anti-rice a DINO. Dick Durbin has more integrity than almost any person in that body. He's a great senator and a great American.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. I Agree... I Think Making This Vote A Litmus Test Is Absurd...

That being said this is a "free" vote for Durbin and he should vote no....

[in_cog_ni_to]

3. I thought he voted no?

I heard part of his speech today and from what I heard, it sounded like he was going to vote no??? :wtf: I just sent him a thank you for voting no. shit.

[jean]

8. he said he was 'troubled' but I don't know how he voted

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. the vote won't happen until tomorrow

according to NPR.

[in_cog_ni_to]

10. whew! My email didn't make it to Durbin! Wrong addy!

So, I sent him another one asking him to vote against her and Gonzales.