Ken Salazar on CSPAN will support Gonzales.

[El Supremo]

Where is his damn Dairy Queen in Denver? Where is his office? I want to picket them.

He is a tool of the Republican Party and I should have never campaigned for him!!!

:mad:

[Pam-Moby]

1. I agree. I bet the repubs like him real well. n/t

[drummer55]

2. demopublicans and republicrats. Hello! One party nation people. n/t

[CODem]

10. Wait a second

There are no Republicans like Barney Frank or John Lewis. There are no Democrats like Tom DeLay or Rick Santorum.

Do you really think that we would be in Iraq today if Al Gore had been elected president in 2000? Would a President Dukakis have put Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court? Of course not.

There is a real difference between the parties.

[illflem]

3. You would rather have Coors?

[tridim]

5. I'd rather have Miles.

A real Democrat.

[CODem]

9. Mike Miles

Believe me, I like Mike Miles, too, but he couldn't win statewide. If he had been nominated for the Senate, Coors would have beaten him, just as Republicans defeated other progressive Senate candidates, such as Tom Strickland (who wasn't even all that progressive), Dottie Lamm, Josie Heath, and Nancy Dick.

Colorado is a pretty conservative state. Salazar won because he was perceived as being moderate.

[rawtribe]

6. If we are going to be

a rogue nation then let it be on the backs of the pukes. The Democratic party should never be seen as the party of torture. I will never vote for a torturer no matter what the party.
I will never cast a vote again for Salazar.

[rawtribe]

4. Salazar

Washington, DC Office


SDB-40A Senate Dirksen Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-5852 (Phone)
202-228-5036 (Fax)


Denver, CO


2300 15th St, Suite 450
Denver, CO 80202
303-455-7600 (Phone)
303-455-8851 (Fax)

[flordehinojos]

7. some brotherhoods are simply wrong. salazar may be supporting a hispanic

but gonzalez is the WRONG hispanic...so, here we go... further dividing, not uniting, the country.

[paulk]

8. I would encourage everyone on this thread

to e-mail or write the Senator and explain why you think his decision is wrong.

He needs to hear from us -

[bush_is_wacko]

18. I emailed him before AND after the vote. I guarantee a lame response

This was about his homie and he needs to get the message we didn't elect him to vote for homies that condone torture!

Gonzales isn't HUMAN let alone representative of the Hispanic community!

[paulk]

22. it's all you can really do -

tell him we're not happy with his vote.

Hold his feet to the fire.

[mandyky]

11. You think he'll switch parties?

I just heard him on CSpan 2 about Gonzales! I am enraged - hopefully Coloradan DUers are calling his offices and complaining to high heavan!

[El Supremo]

12. Here is the Congressional Record starting with a BS letter from Gonzo.

DEAR SENATOR SALAZAR: I have appreciated our ongoing conversations, and I thank you for the dialogue we have had about my nomination by the President to serve as Attorney General. I am pleased to reaffirm for you my positions on several issues I know are important to you.

I understand, I agree with, and I will act in accord with the principle that the Attorney General of the United States is the nation's chief law enforcement officer, with client responsibilities and other important duties to the people of the United States. If confirmed, I will lead the Department of Justice and act on behalf of agencies and officials of the United States. Nevertheless, my highest and most solemn obligation will be to represent the interests of the People. I know that you understand this solemn duty well from your prior service as Chief Counsel to the Governor and as Colorado Attorney General.

I do not condone torture in any form. I confirm to you that the United States of America does not condone the torture of anyone by our country or by anyone else. The laws of the United States and the international obligations of the United States prohibit torture in all its forms. These international obligations include the Geneva Conventions, which I consider binding upon the United States. I reaffirm to you that, if confirmed as Attorney General, I will enforce these laws and international obligations aggressively to prohibit torture in all its forms.

I pledge to do so for two reasons. These are the laws of the United States, and I am obligated to uphold those laws. And, secondly, any action by the United States that undermines the Geneva Conventions threatens the safety and security of our troops.

Also, I agree with you that our country should continue its broad and healthy debate about the provisions of the USA Patriot Act, particularly with regard to the necessary balance between civil liberties and the ability of law enforcement and other officials to protect public safety. I keep an open mind on these issues. I welcome your views on these matters, and I look forward to our continued discussions.

I understand your concern about increased funding for state and local law enforcement. As Attorney General, I will work with you and our state and local law enforcement community to do the best job we can to make our communities safer.

Finally, I understand the importance of civil rights and equal opportunity for all Americans. I will work to uphold those rights and opportunities as Attorney General.

Thank you for the opportunity to explain my position on these matters for you. I appreciate your friendship and your support.

Sincerely,

Alberto R. Gonzales,
Counsel to the President.

Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I have spent the last 6 years of my life as the attorney general of the great State of Colorado working with people I consider to be my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. I have met with the widows of fallen officers, and I led our State efforts to train Colorado's 14,000 peace officers.

I have deep respect for the 750,000 men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives every day to keep each of us and our communities safe. These men and women will be the backbone of our Nation's Homeland Security efforts. I respect their judgment and opinion. In that regard, I stand with the Fraternal Order of Police, the National District Attorneys Association, the FBI Agents Association, and the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, all of whom have endorsed Judge Gonzales as Attorney General.

I have spoken to Judge Gonzales about the needs of law enforcement around the country. He has pledged his support and has pledged to come to Colorado to meet and learn from Colorado's heroic law enforcement officers about their experiences and their needs.

Finally, Judge Gonzales, I believe in his heart, knows about the importance of civil rights and liberties. He knows first hand of the indignities of a society that turns a blind eye to discrimination and prejudice. Because he knows that reality of the American experience, I expect him, as Attorney General, to help lead the way for the creation of an America that despises hate and bigotry and recognizes that every human being deserves a government that will fight for the dignity and equality of all.

I will vote to confirm Judge Alberto Gonzales to be the next Attorney General of the United States.

I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.

[RobertDevereaux]

13. The ignominious five...

Democratic senators who voted for Gonzales:

o Ken Salazar
o Joe Lieberman
o Ben Nelson
o Mary Landrieu
o Senator Pryor (Ark)

Shame on Ken Salazar!

[Democrats_win]

14. Ken "Turncoat" Salazar Nighthorse

Dems must stop giving this republican money. I'll never vote for him again. Better Coors, an enemy we know than the enemy we're seeing now.

[El Supremo]

15. Yes, at least we wouldn't feel betrayed.

I don't care about Ken's ulterior motives. The AG is a very important office and this "Torquemada" is a dangerous demented devil.

[paulk]

16. better Coors?

Why don't you wait awhile for some votes on legislation?

Christ - it's bad enough reading stupid shit like this over in GD, now it's come to this forum.

:puke:

[Democrats_win]

20. He voted like Coors.

Will you appologize after he switches parties? The first thing several people told me is that they wouldn't be surprised if he switched parties like Ben Campbell did.

We were fooled once, not again. No more Bens!

[paulk]

21. Salazar is on record as opposing a constitutional amendment

that would ban gay marriage, he is on record as being opposed to Bush's Social Security privatization plan. Pete Coors would have been for these things.

One vote does not define someone as a Republican except in the "Chicken Little" world of DU.


Salazar is a moderate to conservative Democrat and the sky isn't falling. Get a grip.

[bush_is_wacko]

17. I will no longer support him either. it is clear he is going the way of

Ben Nighthorse-Campbell Demo-thug and Webb cronyism! Did Pete Coors completely poison the political water around here? It's time to let Ken know he is OUT in the next election! He has been spineless and ball less long enough! We can't afford to wait for him to grow a set!

[El Supremo]

19. Salazar rips Republicans - huh?

Sen. Ken Salazar crossed party lines to help Alberto Gonzales win confirmation as U.S. Attorney General Thursday, but he also accused Republicans of playing a "race card" in characterizing the 60-36 vote.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news/article/0,1299,DRMN_3_3521807,00.html