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Dems may delay Rice Vote
Associated Press ^ | 17 Jan 05 | AP Wire / newschannel5.tv

Posted on 01/19/2005 1:30:15 PM PST by fidelio

BC-Senate-Rice, 14th Ld,320 URGENT Rice given approval by Senate panel; Democrats will delay confirmation at least until next week Eds: TOPS to UPDATE with Democratic plans By BARRY SCHWEID AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats intend to delay Condoleezza Rice's confirmation as secretary of state at least until next week rather than grant her Inauguration Day approval, a spokesman said Wednesday. "There are a number of Democrats not on the committee that want to have a chance to debate her nomination a couple of hours," said Manley, a spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. He said Democrats would not seek to prevent Rice's confirmation as the nation's top diplomat, and he predicted her approval within a matter of days. Rice cleared the Foreign Relations Committee earlier in the day, 16-2, a lopsided vote that belied hours of skeptical questioning by Democrats critical of President Bush's foreign policy and his conduct of the war in Iraq. By contrast, Manley said he expected that Democrats would assent to confirmation on Thursday just after the inauguration of two members of Bush's second-term Cabinet. They are Mike Johans, nominated as secretary of agriculture, and Margaret Spellings, named to take over as education secretary. The Senate developments unfolded as the nation's outgoing top diplomat, Secretary of State Colin Powell, bid farewell to the workers he called his "family" at the State Department. Powell has not yet formally resigned his post, and isn't expected to do so until Rice is formally sworn in. "You were my troops, you were America's troops," the former Army general told the workers. "You are the carriers of America's values." He called Rice "a dear friend" and said she would bring "gifted leadership" to the department. Rice surmounted two days of sometimes contentious questioning - mostly by Democrats - on the administration's prosecution of the war.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: boxer; condoleezza; confirm; democrats; dodd; kerry; nelson; rice; senate
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To: Mo1
It is delightful to see the Democratic Party COMPLETELY imploding. The people who may try to block the confirmation of Dr. Rice until AFTER the Inauguration, and who are just trying to be, what, difficult are nuts, really. But how did this once-strong Party become so radical in its approach to the loyal opposition? Marxism is more and more to the forefront of the Democratic Party. So sad. So accurate. So disgusting. I'll bet even FDR is turning over in his grave.
41 posted on 01/19/2005 1:45:30 PM PST by Max7
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To: Mo1

I honestly didn't think they would do this...the inquisition wasn't enough for them...


42 posted on 01/19/2005 1:45:38 PM PST by mystery-ak (Jack's Back)
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To: gopwinsin04

I guess they still have not got it. (good for our side) No lesson learned from Daschel.


43 posted on 01/19/2005 1:46:04 PM PST by Foolsgold (dumped daschel he he he he)
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To: Area51

I thought this went a bit too smoothly. It was too good to be true. Thats okay - the Dems risk alot by doing this.


44 posted on 01/19/2005 1:47:28 PM PST by areafiftyone (Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
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To: fidelio

Since they do not control the Senate why can they delay anything? Do we still have WIMP Republicans that will not take on any democrat for any reason in fear that they will not get invited to the next democrat party?


45 posted on 01/19/2005 1:49:56 PM PST by YOUGOTIT
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To: fidelio
The democrats will use all rules available to delay and obstruct... they never learn but I guess if enough of their 50+ million voters contact them then they have to show a little fight.....

Vote Delayed on Attorney General Nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General designate Alberto Gonzales will have to wait at least another week before getting a Senate committee vote on his nomination to be the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee decided Wednesday to ask for a one-week hold on Gonzales' nomination.

Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said the committee should not vote on Gonzales yet because the nominee has not yet answered all of the Democrats' questions. Democrats have complained that Gonzales has been evasive with his answers to their questions about White House policies on the war on terror and they want him delayed until they are satisfied.


46 posted on 01/19/2005 1:50:49 PM PST by deport (It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.)
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To: gopwinsin04

Yes it is disgusting, however, the democrats are known for their irate and bonafide stupidity. With the likes of old man Kennedy, John ( I was in Vietnam) Kerry, Barbara (botox) Boxer, Joe (I lost my brain) Biden, etc. is there any doubt they are on a downward spiral. Heck, I don't think this group even likes themselves. They'll rant and rave right to their grave! Want to see losers, look at the democratic party. UGH!


47 posted on 01/19/2005 1:52:10 PM PST by tuvals (America First - Support Our Troops!)
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To: shartman

These fools want face time and nothing else. Rice will be confirmed, everything else is just bull shit.


48 posted on 01/19/2005 1:52:54 PM PST by Bombard
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To: fidelio

Hey Dims! That tingle in your tastebuds is from the sh*t on the shoe on the foot that you keep in your mouth. Explains your collective bad breath too.


49 posted on 01/19/2005 1:53:07 PM PST by F.J. Mitchell (The Progrossive Democrats are never so small a minority that they can't screw every thing up.)
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To: areafiftyone

The only two Demonrats safe to go after Condi was Head case Babs and War Hero JF'nn K.

That's why all the sucking up by the likes of Biden et el.

This was a Reid orchastrated attack. Good cop bad cop routine.

What needs to happen now is for Colin Powell to call them both Old School Democrats living in the early sixties that still want to attack a person because of their skin color.

Then watch the fireworks. :)


50 posted on 01/19/2005 1:53:39 PM PST by Area51
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To: SF Republican

Democrats, the party that just keeps giving.

losers that keep on losing


51 posted on 01/19/2005 1:56:19 PM PST by bert (Don't Panic.....)
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To: Max7
It is delightful to see the Democratic Party COMPLETELY imploding. The people who may try to block the confirmation of Dr. Rice until AFTER the Inauguration, and who are just trying to be, what, difficult are nuts, really

As much fun as I am having at seeing them totally destroy what is left of their party

I'm also getting sick and tired of the temper tantrums

My 4 yr old acts better then they do

52 posted on 01/19/2005 1:57:31 PM PST by Mo1 (Does the distinguished Sen from VT wish to act as our treaty rep. for negotiations with Al Queda?)
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To: hipchic
Wow, did you guys see Senator Boxer from California? She sure has some big ones, heh?

Just like a leftist, judging a senator's intelligence by her breast size. Must be why they regard Teddy so highly.

54 posted on 01/19/2005 1:59:06 PM PST by LexBaird ("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats" --Jubal Harshaw (RA Heinlein))
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To: Area51
What needs to happen now is for Colin Powell to call them both Old School Democrats living in the early sixties that still want to attack a person because of their skin color

That would be SWEEEEEEEET!! And Colin Powell would be stating the truth!

55 posted on 01/19/2005 2:00:00 PM PST by areafiftyone (Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
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To: mystery-ak
I honestly didn't think they would do this...the inquisition wasn't enough for them...

This is only the beginning .. hold onto your hat .. the Dems WILL get even more outragous

And don't think for one minute that Hellary didn't give her nod to these games

She will make herself like center to right with the games the Dems are playing

56 posted on 01/19/2005 2:01:03 PM PST by Mo1 (Does the distinguished Sen from VT wish to act as our treaty rep. for negotiations with Al Queda?)
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To: fidelio

"Senate Democrats intend to delay Dr. Condoleeza Rice's confirmation as Secretary of State at least until next week rather than grant her Inaguration Day approval, a spokesman said Wednesday."






Whatever. Frist should just call their bluff. On January 20, after Bush formally nominates Condi, Frist should move to end debate and vote on her nomination. The Democrats would have to filibuster to keep the vote from taking place, and the obstructors would need 41 of the 45 Democrats to sustain the filibuster. There is NO WAY that more than a handful or two of Democrats would vote to filibuster Condi Rice.


57 posted on 01/19/2005 2:02:18 PM PST by AuH2ORepublican (Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.)
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To: Bombard
These fools want face time and nothing else. Rice will be confirmed, everything else is just bull shit.

Remember the far left hate Condi just as much as they hate Rummy

We are gonna see a lot of BS from the Dems over this

58 posted on 01/19/2005 2:04:13 PM PST by Mo1 (Does the distinguished Sen from VT wish to act as our treaty rep. for negotiations with Al Queda?)
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To: Mo1
If they're in town tomorrow, they're puerile.

If they're bugging out, they're gutless.

Either way, they're their own worst enemy.

59 posted on 01/19/2005 2:04:41 PM PST by mewzilla (Has CBS retracted the story yet?)
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To: fidelio

Can't Frist call the senate in tonight and call for the vote? How is it the rats can control when the up or down vote is held?


60 posted on 01/19/2005 2:04:50 PM PST by Big Mack (I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain TO EAT VEGETABLES!)
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