DODD WILL FILIBUSTER FISA BILL!

[kpete]

Update 4 - 7:02 PM -- Dodd NOW on Senate Floor!!!

Update 5 - Saying it now

I will filibuster.

"I care deeply about this."

"The ability of one Senator to be significant."


Dodd will filibuster
by: Tim Tagaris
Wed Jan 23, 2008 at 12:55:43 PM EST

Lest there was any question about whether or not Dodd would follow through ... His office just put out the following statement:

"Few things are more detrimental to this country than the erosion of and attack on the civil liberties we enjoy. This isn't a Democratic issue or a Republican issue; this is an American issue. If after debate, the Senate appears ready to pass legislation granting telecom providers retroactive immunity I will use any and all legislative tools at my disposal, including a filibuster, to prevent this deeply flawed bill from becoming law. More and more, Americans are rejecting the false choice that has come to define this administration: security or liberty, but never, ever both. For all those who have stood with me throughout this fight, I pledge, once more, to stand up for you."

Such an action would probably take place tomorrow, is my best guess.

Time to look into that refund policy for flights to Davos ...

http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3390

[fascisthunter]

1. Is Anyone Else Supporting the Filibuster?

or is he the only one doing this?

[Inquiringmind2]

5. Is Anyone Else Supporting this Filibuster

I don't think so.

[Inquiringmind2]

8. I don't think so

[gateley]

7. I think Kerry, Kennedy and Boxer were there last time, as well as some others

whose names I unfortunately don't recall. I hope there will be a LOT this time.

[fascisthunter]

10. There Better Be

Time to call our Senators!!!!!!!!

[globalvillage]

13. Sen Kerry was asked on kos today

Can you please,,,, (82+ / 0-)

watch Dodd and Feingold's backs now?

by Miss Blue on Wed Jan 23, 2008 at 01:29:28 PM PST


voted with them from the start (84+ / 0-)

I voted with Russ Feingold and Chris Dodd against the motion to proceed with this FISA bill back before recess – and if you remember the Alito fight, you know where I stand on the Constitutional rights of the American people.

by John Kerry on Wed Jan 23, 2008 at 02:00:07 PM PST

[gateley]

14. But will he filibuster with him? The guy needs help! nt

[Purveyor]

2. Thank you Senator Dodd! K&R eom

[gateley]

3. K&R -- Has everybody signed the petition to Reid???? Here's the link:

https://secure.aclu.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=Reid_FISA_petition3&s_s=AO&JServSessionIdr003=9h5ejh8uc1.app26a

ALSO call your representatives.

[CorpGovActivist]

4. KNPnta

[jillan]

6. God bless you Dodd!

A great man that should have been a great President.

[Mojambo]

9. I support you, Senator Dodd. And I thank you. n/t

[gateley]

11. HELP! It's not on CSpan2 or CSpan1 -- is he still on?? 7:44pm -- thanks!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

12. Any other responsible Representatives care to participate in our Democracy?

Thank you Senator Dodd!

[msongs]

15. harry reid is a bush enabler is he not? nt

[jazzjunkysue]

16. Thanks. He's my congressman. Going to congress.gov now.

Everyone else, do the same!

[rateyes]

17. If Senator Clinton or Senator Obama don't make it back to

Washington to help Senator Dodd, neither of them deserve our votes.

This is put up or shut up time. This is when it counts. Will either one of them stand up and be heard, and filibuster with Senator Dodd?

I'm not holding my breath.

[keepCAblue]

18. Clinton, Obama both on record they will support a filibuster

Waaaay back in October, both HRC and BO said they would support Dodd and a filibuster.

Let's see if their actions live up to their words.

http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2007/10/hillary_says_she_would_support_filibuster_of_current_bill.php

[rateyes]

30. And, when that filibuster was coming...

they were not around to support it.

[wtmusic]

19. neither will show

It's just the Constitution, after all. Not a big topic for most Americans. :eyes:

[eomer]

20. They don't need to make it back to support the filibuster.

If it comes to a cloture vote, which is the only way to end a filibuster unless Dodd ends it voluntarily, then all they have to do is just not vote. To end a filibuster requires 60 votes in favor of cloture. Any Senators who don't vote have the same effect as Senators who vote against.

[old guy]

22. True,but it would be really nice to see them there,

side by side with Dodd. Just saying. Think I'll go to bed now. Nite all!

[rateyes]

31. They should be there to actually engage in the filibuster

when Dodd needs a break. The more who are there, the longer it goes, and the more chance of the filibuster being successful.

[bvar22]

38. Thank You!!

They should also use their Media Exposure to throw public awareness and support behind this issue.
Hillary can COMMAND Face Time on all major networks when it is about her campaign. I would LOVE to see her use this POWER to benefit America!

Saying you support something, and actually STANDING UP IN FRONT are two very different things.


"There are forces within the Democratic Party who want us to sound like kinder, gentler Republicans. I want us to compete for that great mass of voters that want a party that will stand up for working Americans, family farmers, and people who haven't felt the benefits of the economic upturn."---Paul Wellstone

[Ammonium]

21. Thank god

We still have some decent men in DC.

[Oilwellian]

23. Dodd was the only Dem candidate I donated to

Not because he had a snowball's chance to win the nomination but because I LIKE the way he thinks! :D

[rosesaylavee]

24. Senator Dodd

:patriot:

[bbgrunt]

25. Dodd needs to be speaker. k and r.

[MiniMe]

29. That would be Senate Majority Leader. Speaker is in the house.

[NewJeffCT]

32. He tried for Senate Majority or Minority Leader vs Daschle a few years back

Lost a fairly close race, if I recall.

I wonder how things would have been different if Dodd was the majority leader instead of Daschle?

[lovuian]

26. I love this man There is Hope

:woohoo: Dodd

[enigmatic]

27. I wish he hadn't dropped out

He was my pick; he would make such an effective President...

[AzDar]

28. Kick ...

For Senator Dodd, Champion of Democracy.

:kick:

[LiberalEsto]

33. How can we email Dodd

to thank him?

[havocmom]

34. Can someone open a paypal account we can contribute to?

Coffee for Dodd! Can someone in the D.C. area arrange for deliveries to the floor? Is that allowed? Gads, we have to show some support to the man.

[Atman]

35. YAWN. I've been to this dance before.

He'll cave. The democrats always cave. Won't be any different this time. Did he forget that he dropped out of the race?

.

[tbyg52]

41. I hope you're wrong.

I can understand dropping out of the race when you're in the single digits, you're not made out of money, and the M$M has already picked their candidates. But he can filibuster this thing with just a little help. I hope he gets it.

[Ganja Ninja]

36. Dodd for Senate Majority Leader.

Get rid of Harry Reid now.

[L. Coyote]

37. YES> Give the Great American your support!

[pleah]

39. K&R! Go Dodd Go!

[rhett o rick]

40. Where are we on this issue? Did they vote today? nm