SENATE ESTRADA FILIBUSTER (Live Thread)

[RobFromGa]

Senate Takes Up Estrada again-- 930am EST

Up Now...

C-SPAN2 Internet Link

[PhiKapMom]

I got Hillary's comments last night on the floor in an email and I just put in a request for Leahy's which need posted and highlighted.

Those highlighted comments need to get to every Hispanic organization in the Country.

I am just stunned at what Leahy had to say!

[PhiKapMom]

I have heard she is running the War Room and her staff is writing/approving speeches.

This one was a doozy. Those comments by Leahy need out in public!

[woodyinscc]

They are pulling out all the stops!! Its war!

They are putting everything on the line!

These were the most blatant(coded)raciest statements
that Leaky just made, that I have ever heard on the floor of the Senate! This line of argument is beyond the pale,
and the RNC and the RNSC better get down in the dirt with
them and expose them for what they are. Scumbag Rats!!

[woodyinscc]

Hatch is on the floor right now!

[Mo1]

OMG .. He said that?

[Mo1]

Hatch and Frist are on the Floor .. Oh GOOD!!

[Txslady]

WoW... just turned on CSPAN... looks like quite a bit of Senators (R) are on the floor right now. Frist and Hatch going back and forth. Wonder if they are about to ask for 24/7

[StevieB]

This "he's rich enough" glass ceiling stuff is just the kind of sound bite to save for the future. There are going to be a lot of Hispanic parents out there that won't like the idea that their children and grandchildren can go only so far. Basically the Democrats are starting to say "every American child can grow up to be the President -- just as long as they are not Hispanic, because Hispanics need to be kept in their place."

Unbelievable!

[woodyinscc]

I am on the west coast, it is already 9:30 in D.C.

[Mo1]

Chuckie was saying the same type of thing earlier about Estrada having a nice 6 figure income

[PhiKapMom]

I agree with you -- I am just stunned because that is exactly what they are telling Hispanics -- no need apply if you make money -- US Government doesn't want you!

I find it appalling!

[Txslady]

it is 8:30pm here - I say make them do a 24/7 filibuster!

[Diana Rose]

Earlier Boxer said Estrada was TRAINED not to answer questions. It sounded like she was talking about a dog.

[PhiKapMom]

I cannot believe it! I have sent a request in to get this Leahy floor speech! Hispanics need to see those comments!

[11th_VA]

I guess the RATs were on the floor while Bush gave his speech? and now the Pubbies are back on the floor ...

[PhiKapMom]

RNC and NRSC are both watching these same hearings we are! Hope to have something from one of them tomorrow on Leahy!

[Mo1]

LOL .. Hatch just said that Durbin was hardly had the hearing to even ask Estrada any questions ..

Oh The Republicans are just warming up .. hehe

[woodyinscc]

Hatch is even wondering why the dims are going to such
great lengths to defeat Estrada!

[Mo1]

Earlier Boxer said Estrada was TRAINED not to answer questions. It sounded like she was talking about a dog.

I heard that and you are right

[Samurai_Jack]

This is great, Mike DeWine is setting up Orrin Hatch with strawmen, and Hatch is comparing Estrada to Jesus Christ being ensnared by the pharasees...

LMAO

I notice that nobody says 'democratic' anymore... Its always.. DEMOCRAT