[lesser_satan]

President Bush is putting his influence within his own party to the test Tuesday as he pleads personally with skeptical Senate Republicans to resurrect his immigration bill.

What influence? He no influence, respect, or credibility left.

[tiger-one]

A new calling plan, “Call All”

It is time to call beyond the published phone numbers. Example; 202-224-3121 is the published number for the Senate Switchboard. If you dial 202-224-2887 you get the Senate Commerce Committee answer line. 202-224-3445 end up with the Senate Building Health Unit The idea is to work through the last four digits in sequence who answers give them the message. Some of you geeks, I say that with admiration; can probably develop a list of all the combinations which will keep us busy from the calling end. Are you with me?

[the anti-liberal]

"Senate Democratic leaders wrote Bush on Tuesday saying it was up to him to lean on Republicans to back the measure."

Well there you have it.

[Robert A Cook PE]

In case you haven’t seen this.

Mexican Amnesty Activists’ Have A Direct Line to OUR Senators!
Vanity

Posted on 05/24/2007 11:44:47 AM EDT by Scarpetta

For those of you having difficulty getting thru to your senator, here is the 800 # paid for by the Mexican Amnesty Activists:

800-882-2005

This will get you directly to your senator unlike the #’s available to the US Citizen.

Press 1 when you hear a Spanish message, then Press 1 again to be transferred to your senior senator’s office

OR

Press 2 when you hear a Spanish message, and you’ll be transferred to your junior senator’s office.

You get through immediately and the call is paid for by the enemy!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1839080/posts?page=1,50

(Just a reminder - The Illegals HAVE ACCESS to (who are supposedly) our Senators.

Use their money to talk to a live person directly on the first call, not a busy phone message center or an (all too often ignored) fax machine..

[chrisser]

Bush immigration bill push tests wastes clout

[TomGuy]

If Bush tries too hard, and suffers another defeat, his remaining months would be better served on a golf course, as he wouln’t even be able to get a Congressional raise approved.

[SevenMinusOne]

God love the man - I don't agree with The President on this one (in total)....but he is a leader and stands firm on what he believes in....come hell or highwater...

Men like him are needed....

[RegulatorCountry]

"President Bush is a force of nature on Capitol Hill"

So is water circling the drain.

[sheana]

Still, even with his stature diminished, supporters of the measure say a strong nudge from Bush could give Republicans the political protection they need to back the contentious bill.

Any Republican up there that thinks that is sorely misguided.

[BeckB]

Poor Bush. He doesn’t realize he has already lost all clout with conservatives.

[Shermy]

“Jacoby said the immigration measure is “dangerously close” to being killed by a small but vocal conservative minority...”

Amen! Bush needs to use his wealth of political capital to force this through, surely it surpasses a small minority of senators! He has not shown the mettle and leadership he did last year when a bill passed the Senate. Bush needs to get on the road, take the bull by the horns, and usurp McCain’s “straight talk express.” Like last year he needs to tell the people that religious and family values do not stop at the Rio Grande, that opponents are vigilantes, that we are not “welcoming” if we don’t support his bill, and gosh dern it, opponents are un-American.

Also he needs to meet with Calderon more, and release more P.R. about how he talks with Calderon daily by phone about how the Senate bill is in the best interests of Mexico.

[Uncle Miltie]

"while tightening border security"

We were promised Border Security, Employer Sanctions, Deportations and Reduced Illegal Immigration in 1986.

Where is it?

Where is Border Security now, Mr. President? Are you failing to discharge your responsiblities under the law?

[tumblindice]

“Each time this debate comes up, the president’s approval ratings go down . . . “

He’s like an Irish setter trying to pass a peach-pit (I saw this once) on his tip-toes, crouched over, bottom under him like a greyhound, legs trembling—first time I’ve seen a dog sweat—in a lather, hopping around, yipping, grunting, tensing, squeezing . . . the other dogs gathered around, watching.
He finally passes the pit, that’s the climax, so then what does he do?
Eats it again.

[WOSG]

“Bush lacks the strong influence that helped him muscle through other signature initiatives that divided the GOP, such as the No Child Left Behind education law and the Medicare prescription drug benefit.”

YOU DID ENOUGH DAMAGE WITH THOSE TWO BILLS. SPARE US FROM THE THIRD ONE.

[conservativecorner]

Clout? Right now President Bush has lower numbers than Richard Nixon at his lowest point. He’s got a big fat goose egg when it comes to clout unless you mean the Swimmer Teddy or La Raza.

[Moonman62]

Jacoby said the immigration measure is "dangerously close" to being killed by a small but vocal conservative minority that is incensed at Bush for his position and fighting to keep Republican lawmakers from following him.

It's dead and should stay dead because a majority of people from all across the political spectrum are against it.

[Reaganwuzthebest]

This is the best article I've seen yet on the realities of getting the bill passed.

Let the beast die already...

[DB]

So Bush is determined to completely implode before his term is over... And possibly take 2008 with it... I don’t understand this foolish behavior...

[pollywog]

"UNLAWFUL", Presidiente Busho, "UNLAWFUL".... even the AP has this one right.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Just say NO to Amnesty!! Keep calling!! It’s NOT OVER!!

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