Live Thread: Estrada Confirmation Filibuster

http://www.freerepublic.com ^ | February 12, 2003

[Howlin]

As requested, a thread to follow the filibuster.

[montag813]

I think Frist will get tougher as it goes. He's not one that likes to be beaten or embarrased by anyone. (He was raised the youngest of his family, to which I can relate.)

As can I. Yes, I have been told that is the plan...escalation of the level of strictness of filibster rules, as this process goes forward.

[woodyinscc]

Where was the upstanding Sen. Leahy when Clinton was delaying and obstructing a "legitimate" investigation.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Here's some background. Study up. It's helpful when talking to the Senators' staff on the phone. Good for you!

An Ugly Stall, in praise of Miguel from a former boss, Rudy Giuliani.
Statement of support for the nomination of Miguel Estrada, Commissioner Jennifer Cabranes Braceras, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Second Democratic Senator Backs Estrada, Sen. Ben Nelson, also John Breaux.
Let the Dems Filibuster, Raul Damas.
Dems. Say they can block vote, AP (Dem. viewpoint.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

Landrieu?

[Mo1]

Now Layheee wants "REAL HEARINGS" what does he think is on that binder that Hatch keeps holding up!

Estrada had a hearing .. Now it's time to vote

Let put it on the Record who is for Estrada and who is not

The Public wants to know

[Sacajaweau]

But...But....It was too late.....Enter...and away she went...flying through the air....

[nicmarlo]

Rush on delay here....just played Hatch, very po'd (re "weapons of mass OBSTRUCTION") hehehehehehe

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Please see post #9 on this thread for contact links to the members of the judiciary. The Republicans need our support, too. They're surrounded by an army of Rats in DC.

[Republic]

I have called my senators, Ragtime. And I have called First's office, Durbin's & Harry Reid's!!!

Time to call dems racists....nothing will ensure a solid vote for Estrada faster than that and we all know that if this were flipped, the dems would be calling republicans anti-Hispanic so loudly and with such fervor that the caving would be immediate.

Use their game. Their sick game of character assination by stating that sense they have provided no cause for NOT going forward with a floor vote, it must be for POLITICAL reasons having nothing to do with Estrada, or it must mean they are racist, against placing an hispanic in the postition.

Then sit back...and watch um wail! hehe

[Republic]

I think Frist will get tougher as it goes. He's not one that likes to be beaten or embarrased by anyone.

When Harry Reid turned to Frist this A.M. on the floor of the senate and said that the democrats were NOT going to allow Estrada's name to go to the floor for a vote, that they would STOP IT, I wondered what went thru Frist's mind. (I little outrage, I hope. And a great big bunch of determination to do the right thing.)

[philetus]

I don't really understand why the democraps are not backing Estrada.

Would not a latino on the second highest court in the land help them with their illegal alien agenda?

[PhiKapMom]

Probably can count on Miller of GA as well!

[BaBaStooey]

ms. landrieu has flopped like a dying fish on this one. i think she is playing follow the leader like a good democrat.

[PhiKapMom]

Did you hear HATCH --

TYRANNY OF THE MINORITY

[mhking]

Will FNC PLEASE quit giving us these "Fox News Alerts" on Michael f$%&#&@ Jackson!?!!!

[Republic]

Now Layheee wants "REAL HEARINGS" what does he think is on that binder that Hatch keeps holding up!

Geez....these creepy dem senators make Saddam look like a piker when it comes to delay or obstruction tactics.

[jriemer]

Pancho Villa would have a better chance than Estrada of being confirmed by the Democrats.

Depends. What was his position on abortion?

Pancho Villa would be a slam-dunk for Democratic confirmation. He and his gang killed pregant American women without a moment's hesitation.

See http://www.usborderpatrol.com/borderframe92A.htm

[Political Junkie Too]

Reid was sputtering about his family running around buying duct tape and plastic sheeting, and how dare the Republicans use the term "Weapons of Mass DEstruction".

Ahhh. I love the smell of Righteous Indignation in the morning.

-PJ

[YaYa123]

Glory be!!! I just called Zell Miller's office and HE IS GOING TO VOTE FOR ESTRADA!!!!!

I called yesterday and he hadn't made up his mind.

folks we need EVERY SINGLE DEMOCRAT SENATOR CALLED. ASK THEM TO END THIS MADNESS, AND SUPPORT ESTRADA.

Rush did say earlier in his show that the democrats were having trouble finding democrat senators who were willing to go to the floor and defend the filibuster.

Come on folks, call those Democrat senators, and tell em to stop this madness. Our country is in peril, they should not be wasting their time on this meanspirited attack on President Bush and his judicial nominee.

[PhiKapMom]

You are into my pet peeve with Fox News -- their stupid news alerts and especially on Michael Jackson!

Wish we knew someone with a lot of money that would buy a cable news station and put "real" hard news on the air instead of some of the fluff of Fox News!