[Publius]

That makes it two-step process.

The first step is to continue the efforts in the House to provide the cover for the president to call the House back into session.

The second step is to shame the Senate into coming back into genuine session to address the issue. That one is going to be difficult. The only way I can see it working is if the people raise absolute holy hell with Democratic senators.

I think this is a job for Rush.

[Just Lori]

Brother! Another great American heard from!

[Dawnsblood]

I agree entirely with the first. The second is a bit easier I think. To call the Senate into session only requires a quorum I believe. Article 1 Section 5 of the Constitution says this about a quorum:

Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

If I am reading this right all we need is 51 Senators. If we can whip all the repubs into line, all we need is two dems. I am no lawyer but it seems clear to me.

[Zevonismymuse]

I think this is a job for Rush.

I just email Rush. I told him to get a lawyer to sue Pelosi to turn the camera back on. Ann Coulter could do it but I don't know how to email her.

I am also working the phones. CSPAN promised they would broadcast the feed if the camera is turned back on. I am also going down the list calling congressmen. I have left two voice mails for Pelosi. My primary message is: We can't afford to take a vacation because of you so it is really insensitive for you to be on vacation. My second point is on the totalitarian tactics of the CSPAN blck-out.