Posted on 05/17/2005 5:41:19 AM PDT by CWW
"Chafee breaks with party on upcoming filibuster vote; The senator says he'll oppose changing procedure to cut off debate if a compromise can't be reached on judicial nominees"
Wow, Big Surprise Here -- NOT!
Oh, and get this, the Democratic Underground advertised a Meet & Greet with Chafee held in Wakefield on May 4.
Pubbies better run someone against this RAT!
United States Senate
141A Russell
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2921
170 Westminster Street
Suite 1100
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 453-5294
320 Thames Street
Room 272
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 845-0700
1-877-762-8762
Get a grip.
RI is 80% Democrat. Chafee is the best the GOP will ever have from that state.
Call the number today!
I know. R.I. is very Blue, and we're probably stcuk with Chafee for a long time. But the other Republicans and the Whitehouse can withhold favors from RINO Chafee and R.I.!
I have to agree with you. Frankly, I'm not sure it's really in our best interest to change the rules now anyway. Make the Dems do a real filibuster first. See if they can justify their behavior to the American people. If there is enough public pressure, they'll cave, and there will be no need to change the rules.
If not, then we can change the rules.
Tthe ones that I expect to vote against it are Chafee, Snowe, Collins, and McCainiac.
I think McCain and Chaffee are givens, and Snowe is all-but a given against restoring Constitutional order to the Seante, regarding voting on nominees. Collins is iffy too. GOP leadership would "permit" one more to vote for status quo with no repurcussions from the national party.
2006: Old Guard GOP Eunuch season is open! No bag limit, no size limit, all methods authorized.
Hugh Hewitt has said that, if Chafee bolts for this, he will give and advocate giving money to whichever Dem runs against him. I think he said that'd be the first time in his life.
Dan
When does this show start? Today?
Gotta make sure I have plenty of snacks on hand.
First needs to get this done in the next 24 hours before more "Profiles in Moderation" RINOs happen.
"I know. R.I. is very Blue"
Rhode Island is a classic "People's Republic"; I know this from experience. RI does occasionally elect Republicans, but they are of the squishy "purple" variety. Classic RINOs (like Linc's dad, the legendary John Chaffee). Conservatives couldn't get elected animal control officer in Rhode Island.
Lincoln Chaffee - slithering through his father's treadmarks.
this is why you don't let children take over for the family without first some proof they can do a job.
The DEMs have successfully used Senate rules to implement delaying tactics to prevent a measure from being voted on. By the Senate's definition of "filibuster," the DEMs have mounted a "real filibuster."
filibuster - Informal term for any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.If you mean "make them talk," I am a stick-in-the-mud who, even after searching for several hours, including Riddick's Senate Procedure, can't find the "talk or vote" rule. The fact that many Senators have taken to the floor doesn't mean they can be forced to.http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/filibuster.htm
Nice turn of phrase.
They might cave UNTIL the Supreme Court comes open and then they would lose their political base if they caved.
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