Senate debate..Let's thank these senators (a list, contact link & comment)

[wildflower]

I watched the debate in the Senate chamber (I didn't see the House debate), and these are the senators I counted as standing in support of the objection (11 in all):

Sen. Barbara Boxer D-CA (signed and voiced the original objection)
Sen. Richard Durbin D-IL
Sen. Debbie Stabenow D-MI
Sen. Edward Kennedy D-MA
Sen. Ron Wyden D-OR
Sen. Frank Lautenberg D-NJ
Sen. Hillary Clinton D-NY
Sen. Harry Reid D-NV; Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Tom Harkin D-IA
Sen. Barack Obama D-IL
Sen. Christopher Dodd D-CT

Most of them said they do not question the outcome of the election, but all offered evidence (general and specific) that there are problems in the voting system.

A couple of Republicans got up and quoted from newspapers in support of the outcome of the election. Then Trent Lott got up and essentially told everyone to be quiet so they could vote.

I think we should send the above Senators (esp. Boxer!) thank you letters, faxes, or e-mails (or call). For their contact info, see:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

What did you think of the speeches? I thought Hillary Clinton's was one of the best.

ON EDIT: I heard Boxer and Levin vote yes to object to certifying Ohio; the rest voted no.

ON EDIT AGAIN: I think Levin changed his vote to no. There was only one 'aye' recorded.

-wildflower

[housewolf]

1. Thanks for keeping track for us

Agreed, let's shower these senators with thanks,

[genius]

2. Sorry. Most of those opposed Boxer in the vote.

[mzmolly]

11. They did not desire to overturn the will of the people.

They said in their statements of support they don't question the "outcome of the election."

[FreepFryer]

21. I'll be right here when you get it. Until then, jeez.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. i will NOT if they vote to certify the ohio votes...i will leave the party

[Chimpanzee]

4. I don't care what they SAID - I'm basing it on their vote!

[wildflower]

8. But their speeches will get the movement started to fix things,

I hope. Some were quite passionate and cited specific evidence.

-wildflower

[Steve2525]

5. And Carl Levin-voted Aye, don't forget him! n/t

[Snivi Yllom]

12. I thik Levin changed his vote to No

[wildflower]

14. OMG I think you're right...

President just said there was only 1 'Aye' vote.

[katinmn]

6. When we asked Dayton to stand up, we didn't know he

would talk about "lack of precedent." I still don't know what he thought his point was in getting up there.

:thumbsdown:

[demo dutch]

7. It's important that we stay on them, so that it's not just a bunch of

BS, but that reform will be worked on!

[wildflower]

10. Yes, and positive reinforcement can be very effective. n/t

[Alisa]

9. I am still listening to the House, it is still going on

I wasn't able to hear our speakers in the Senate - I'd like to hear or read the transcripts of those speeches, it is important to me. I am underwhelmed with the effort of the house speakers, too much "we concede" this fraud! I am glad that they are taking some kind of stand but we much make more of this that a note in history and not be appeased by this flurry of activity.

[frictionlessO]

13. Ive sent lotsa thank yous heres another idea though thatll

speak columes if we do it right!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=247810&mesg_id=251913

sorry for promoting a thread of mine, just want to help.

[mamalone]

15. May I ask..

If you can summarize what Clinton said? Yesterday when I called her office I got the impression that she was gonna act somehow...am really disappointed that she voted no. I figured she would, but I was hoping....

[wildflower]

16. I can't remember exactly now, but I recall that..

she spoke without notes and with great feeling. She talked about how our democracy is the oldest but India's is the largest, and they had a fair election. I think she mentioned Ukraine and Iraq, and how our moral authority as a model of democracy is weakened if we don't take steps to preserve fair elections.

I'm hoping there will be transcripts somewhere soon.

-wildflower

[MadLinguist]

17. Hound em Hound em

These people have to be reminded over and over and over that they promised to get the machines out of private hands. So for them that talked tough and voted not to object, FAXes with measured disappointment that their money failed to follow their mouths, followed by polite FAXes wondering how that legislation is going. Hound.

[SaveAmerica]

18. Thanks so much for the list....

If I can remember how to use a pen, I'm going to hand write thank yous to all.

[Goblyn]

19. is the senate debate archived anywhere on the web ?

[snot]

20. YES!

Every one who spoke in support of reform. Pls see my post at http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x260451 for more about why.

[Catchawave]

22. Nah, I'm thanking Keith Olbermann and Countdown.....

..the only MSM (MSNBC!) show that addressed the historic nature of this day with Craig Crawford. Write KO at: [e-mail]