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Jackson: More Senators Back Bid to Save Terri
NewsMax ^ | Wednesday, March 30, 2005 | NewsMax.com Wires

Posted on 03/29/2005 2:48:53 PM PST by West Coast Conservative

Rev. Jesse Jackson said Tuesday afternoon that he has persuaded two Florida state senators to change their votes on a bill to save Terri Schiavo, leaving the measure just one vote shy of the majority necessary for passage.

"Two of them have committed to meeting with Gov. Jeb Bush. They say that they're flexible if they can find acceptable emergency language," Jackson told ABC Radio host Sean Hannity.

Targeting members of the state senate's black caucus in a bid to save Schiavo, Jackson explained: "While we didn't have the specific language today, if I could just get them to shift their will to do whatever [we can] within the law to help her live, that would be a victory."

"They've made that commitment," the civil rights leader added. "I hope it turns into something concrete, signed by morningtime."

Asked if he thought he'd convert the additional vote that would guarantee passage, Jackson said: "If we get two - with the help of Gov. Jeb Bush, we can get three. . . If I was able to persuade two - if he could persuade one, we can change that vote."

The top Democrat said he had contacted the governor's office and was awaiting a return call, saying, "I hope that he will call me and I hope to share with him my position."

Jackson said he would return to Florida tomorrow if he determines it is "the best, most effective way" to save Schiavo.

"I will fly to Tallahassee or Washington or anyplace," he said.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: florida; grandstanding; hopebeyondallhope; jessejackson; mootpointnow; opportunist; prolife; rainbowpush; repudiatejesse; terrischiavo; terrishope; toolittletoolate; whinniefreepers
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To: Jrabbit

Ignorance of the facts is no excuse. If he's supposed to be a leader, he should be better informed.


21 posted on 03/29/2005 3:00:33 PM PST by EggsAckley
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To: EggsAckley

Apparently he thought she was in a coma. You gotta understand a lot of people are taken in by the lies. That's why the polls should be disregarded. They don't know what they do.


22 posted on 03/29/2005 3:00:49 PM PST by johnb838 (Thy Will, Not Mine, Be Done; No abortion, no euthanazia. NEVER!)
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To: fooman

And pigs fly!


23 posted on 03/29/2005 3:00:56 PM PST by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Increase Republicans in Congress in 2006!)
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To: BMC1

You sound like a political hack. The Lord moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. This is the first break in days. Pray for him!


25 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:20 PM PST by johnb838 (Thy Will, Not Mine, Be Done; No abortion, no euthanazia. NEVER!)
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To: northernlightsII

Re#19 Agreed. The MSM has been (purposely, IMHO) derelict, indeed, downright fraudulent. With Je$$e's past, however, it is hard not to be cynical. Here's hoping the pro-death crowd has Terri snatched from their claws come tomorrow morning...


26 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:24 PM PST by eureka! (It will not be safe to vote Democrat for a long, long, time...)
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To: West Coast Conservative

I think it may be too little too late. I saw an article that said her kidneys had shut down. Even if they reinsert the tube NOW and IF she lives through it...there is likey irreversible damage. Still, God CAN work miracles if He chooses to.


27 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:27 PM PST by LadyJMayo
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To: West Coast Conservative

They had better hurry and do it NOW!!!!!!!


28 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:46 PM PST by TAdams8591 (Evil succeeds when good men don't do enough!!!!!!)
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To: West Coast Conservative

Something is ROTTEN in JESSE-land.

The last time it was voted in the Senate, it lost by 3 votes.

THAT MEANS if only 2 senators had switched their votes in favor of terri it would have passed.


THIS STORY SAYS that 2 senators will now switch their vote.
so it should now pass.... NOT that it still needs 2 more to switch.


29 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:57 PM PST by Future Useless Eater (FreedomLoving_Engineer)
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To: Coffeetime

Ya'll, I wouldn't get your hopes up. It may happen, and it may not. I've gotten my hopes up way too many times and have been let down.

Let's just watch it take its course. Whatever happens happens.


30 posted on 03/29/2005 3:02:57 PM PST by blakep
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To: West Coast Conservative

I repeat - only two changed votes are necessary. Jesse - let's see you put your money where your mouth is. Get those two senators to change their vote and Terri lives.


31 posted on 03/29/2005 3:03:17 PM PST by Shethink13
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To: West Coast Conservative

Where was he last week???
Yes, I know....MJ, a more pressing issue; a previous commitment.

I don't care right now what his motives are (most influential man (person) in America or whatever), we need to keep praying for God's sustaining Terri and pull together across all divides and back this man and his efforts, regardless of the delay.


32 posted on 03/29/2005 3:04:16 PM PST by Fam4Bush
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To: Fatigued Mother

Jesse smell's two of his favorite things: major media attention, and a big cash sellout. Considering the number of cameras involved, it was just a matter of time before he showed up. Also, consider the book and movie deals that both sides no doubt will soon be cashing in on, and maybe a mailing list or two for him to buy (now that he's on the "right"). How Jesse stayed away this long is a mystery in itself.


33 posted on 03/29/2005 3:04:25 PM PST by Steel Wolf (Try new Free Republic Lite! - Lite on reason, but with 1000% more hyperbole!)
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To: Future Useless Eater; TAdams8591

Rush said he wasn't invited until now.


34 posted on 03/29/2005 3:05:48 PM PST by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: johnb838

You gotta understand a lot of people are taken in by the lies. That's why the polls should be disregarded. They don't know what they do.


This is true. Everybody seems to have an opinion on this case and very few people actually know what's really going on!


36 posted on 03/29/2005 3:06:00 PM PST by seawolf101
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To: Shethink13

I am not going to condemn anyone who comes and tries to help, and I will do my best to give credit, where credit is due.


37 posted on 03/29/2005 3:06:32 PM PST by tessalu ( A)
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To: eureka!

Praying,and hoping.


38 posted on 03/29/2005 3:06:42 PM PST by northernlightsII
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To: West Coast Conservative

Great! It'll pass two days after she dies. Good thing Jackson got involved so early in the process! [/sarcasm]


39 posted on 03/29/2005 3:06:49 PM PST by montag813
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To: BMC1
Look, I don't like JJ either. But I am all for him trying to save Terri Schiavo's life. This is a window of hope. And God bless him for trying.

Concerning Terri being minutes from death, Randall Terry says she's still conscious and responsive. Keep up your prayers and phone calls!

40 posted on 03/29/2005 3:07:08 PM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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