Posted on 03/20/2007 7:54:01 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The most outspoken critics of the $124 billion wartime spending bill in the House are facing withering support in their fight to defeat it.
California Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters and Lynn Woolsey said that many of their liberal colleagues were caving under pressure from Democratic leaders who, according to at least one congressman, have threatened to block requests for new funds for his district.
They also cited MoveOn.org's endorsement of the measure Monday as a blow to their efforts.
"For people who are undecided and looking for a reason to vote for the supplemental, MoveOn is going to make a difference, providing instant cover for these members," Woolsey said.
"In six months, I fear they will be really sorry because the president isn't going to do what they want," she added, referring to waivers in the bill that allow the president to circumvent certain requirements.
The $124 billion emergency spending bill, backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), includes not only more funds this year for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan but also new military readiness standards, benchmarks for the Iraqi government and an Aug. 31, 2008 deadline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
A floor vote is planned for Thursday.
Democratic leaders have also added billions in funds not related to wartime spending in a bid for more support.
That additional money was attractive for at least one lawmaker, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), an Out of Iraq Caucus member. His spokeswoman, Danielle Langone, cited $400 million for a one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
"That's pretty vital for our district, so we'll be voting for the bill," Langone said.
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I hate all of these idiots.
Now that Moveon owns them, all they have left beyond lining their pockets at the expense of us all, is their mutual treason.
Liberal DINO Extinction Alert!
DeFazio, a not so great American, proves once again that prostitution is still legal in D.C.
Indeed. But there's more at work here - Moveon and its fanaticism and electronic agitation is a phenomena of the times which cancels out any serious thought by Congress.
It is a significant step on the road to totalitarianism. It is easily manipulated and is not unlike the mass indoctrination of fascism and communism.
Indeed. But there's more at work here - Moveon and its fanaticism and electronic agitation is a phenomena of the times which cancels out any serious thought by Congress.
It is a significant step on the road to totalitarianism. It is easily manipulated and is not unlike the mass indoctrination of fascism and communism.
"...are facing withering support in their fight to defeat it."
Withering support? I think whoever wrote this meant "opposition" instead.
"...and an Aug. 31, 2008 deadline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq."
I'm surprised. I thought any date they'd propose would be mid November 2008 for example.
MoveOn.org owns the Democrat Party. Reading the entire article shows how and why.
It's a good thing we have McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance "Reform". That way, billionaires like Soros can't run the country! /s/
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