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Sessions: Sotomayor filibuster not "in the works"
Politico ^ | 5/27/09 | Glenn Thrush

Posted on 05/27/2009 9:08:35 AM PDT by bdeaner

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1 posted on 05/27/2009 9:08:35 AM PDT by bdeaner
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To: bdeaner

Now where did I put my spine?


2 posted on 05/27/2009 9:09:54 AM PDT by Republic of Texas (Socialism Always Fails)
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But I would think that we would all have a good hearing

That's nice. Blatantly racist judge but won't filibuster her because it's a her and she's a hispanic. Thanks for fighting the good fight.

3 posted on 05/27/2009 9:10:20 AM PDT by exist
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To: bdeaner

Weak.


4 posted on 05/27/2009 9:11:05 AM PDT by RedCell (Honor thy Father (9/6/07) - Semper Fi)
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To: Republic of Texas

well, maybe the spine is in the same place as the “pick your battles” place where one weighs winning.

Unless they can get a dem or two on board, a filibuster won’t work and the chances of that may be slim.

I don’t know that a filibuster doomed to be stopped is worth it.


5 posted on 05/27/2009 9:12:05 AM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: bdeaner

Elections have consequences. And before people get their panties in a wad, remember the threats to block Roberts and Alito from the left and the reactions people had to that noise.

Run a bad candidate in the national election then lose a bunch of seats because the candidates can’t win local races.


6 posted on 05/27/2009 9:12:53 AM PDT by misterrob (A society that burdens future generations with debt can not be considered moral or just)
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To: exist

Even Ken Starr said with the exception of the fireman case her general judicial record was good. Yes, she is liberal as snot. Yes she is racist. But, think of some of the folks out there that Obama could have chosen. I’m not sure that beyond what we know the Repubs could have brought a strong case against her.


7 posted on 05/27/2009 9:12:57 AM PDT by Blogger (It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins. - Ben Franklin)
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To: exist

Just want them to use the word “racist” in every sentence they speak to about/her.....watch her squirm.


8 posted on 05/27/2009 9:13:48 AM PDT by hoosiermama (Berg is a liberal democrat. Keyes is a conservative. Obama is bringing us together already!)
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To: bdeaner

The over/under for the confirmation is 88 votes.....


9 posted on 05/27/2009 9:14:11 AM PDT by Always Right (Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
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To: Blogger

The Republicans should use her words against her. Publicize them loadly and tie them to Obama and the Democrats.

Then vote against her.

But don’t filibuster.

Public perception must be constantly crafted.


10 posted on 05/27/2009 9:16:00 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler ("Mr. President, I support you but not your mission. I'm showing my patriotism through dissent.")
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It's not "in the works" because it's a function of mathematics, not ideology. In a few weeks, Franken will be seated and the Dems will have the magic number of 60.

The GOP should question her aggressively and also call the CN firefighter who's lawsuit was dismissed by Sotomayer and then use him and Sotomayer in select campaign commercials, especially in the suburban districts that have moved to the left in the last four years. Those suburban districts are filled with whites who don't like reverse discrimination.

11 posted on 05/27/2009 9:16:04 AM PDT by Big_Monkey (Obama Motors - you're going to pay for my cars whether you bought one or not.)
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#5. I agree with you. I do not think the GOP could get the necessary votes to make a filibuster successful.


12 posted on 05/27/2009 9:16:32 AM PDT by mono
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Title: Republican Sr Senator (AL)

Phone: 202-224-4124

Fax: 202-224-3149

Website: http://sessions.senate.gov

Mailing Address: 335 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510

Sessions has decided to restrict contact by not publishing an email address. Instead, contact is only allowed via a web form at http://sessions.senate.gov/email/contact.cfm

13 posted on 05/27/2009 9:16:52 AM PDT by chuck_the_tv_out (click my name)
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I’m waiting to see how the mainstream media investigates Sonia Sotomayor compared to its furry over Sarah Palin.


14 posted on 05/27/2009 9:18:48 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: bdeaner

Think about this:

Abrasive, bullying newcomer whom few associates apparently like, in ill health, full of herself.

We might consider that she’s going to have a hard time playing with the big boys, that she may well be very ineffective, that she may be the best we can get out of the 0 White House.

If the Republicans defeat Sotomayor, it will be harder to fight the next pick. Better to let Barry have his way on this one and mount a full defense next time.

This old gal is the diversity candidate. The next one may be a charismatic leftist, whom we REALLY don’t want.


15 posted on 05/27/2009 9:19:01 AM PDT by Jedidah ("Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana)
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To: Republic of Texas

Apparently, Kyl counted votes and told Sessions (or McConnell, who then told Sessions) they don’t have nearly enough to sustain a filibuster.


16 posted on 05/27/2009 9:19:19 AM PDT by savedbygrace (You are only leading if someone follows. Otherwise, you just wandered off... [Smokin' Joe])
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To: Big_Monkey

good idea.


17 posted on 05/27/2009 9:19:43 AM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: cajungirl

Good thing Winston Churchill wasn’t a “pick your battles” kind of a guy. This is a LIFETIME appointment to the USSC. This is a battle you pick, even if it is hopeless. Ask Harriet Meier about that.

NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP.


18 posted on 05/27/2009 9:21:16 AM PDT by Republic of Texas (Socialism Always Fails)
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They are spineless but the marxist empty suit knows no one can fight the first hispanic, as this is all they headline. With Obama headlines, Hitler like campaigns of hope and BS and teleprompters rule.


19 posted on 05/27/2009 9:21:16 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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Don’t you just love it when Republicans concede the battle before it even starts?


20 posted on 05/27/2009 9:21:40 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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