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ESTRADA Live Thread- 3/06/03
self | 3/6/03 | RobFromGa

Posted on 03/06/2003 6:18:33 AM PST by RobFromGa

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To: woodyinscc
Graham punted and now he can say as a Presidential candidate that he would have voted to invoke cloture if that positions suits him!

The other candidates all voted "NO" which we need to keep reminding Hispanic voters!
461 posted on 03/06/2003 8:17:19 AM PST by PhiKapMom
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To: Steven W.
Before the enactment of the 17th amendment to the US Constitution (ratified April 8, 1913), Senators were chosen by their respective state legisltures. Governors were (and are) permitted to make the equivalent of recess appointments, should the office become vacant during its term. (Article I, Section 3 of the US Constitution).

That "pocket Constituion" of mine is dog-eared, but comes in very handy.

462 posted on 03/06/2003 8:18:06 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: PhiKapMom
What did he say?

I have noticed that the elite media has a full on onslaught,
against the President and his policies.
More so then normal.
463 posted on 03/06/2003 8:19:42 AM PST by woodyinscc
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To: Miss Marple
They went to closed session during impeachment at least once. My group had just been seated in the gallery & they kicked us out.
464 posted on 03/06/2003 8:20:11 AM PST by nina0113
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To: Cboldt
Actually, before the 17th Amendment, a number of states had laws that their legislatures would select the person who had won a popular election for the Senate seat in question. This was a "reform" of the Progressives that was gradually winning sway in more and more states. The 17th Amendment made popular election mandatory for all the states.
465 posted on 03/06/2003 8:20:32 AM PST by aristeides
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To: woodyinscc
My radio said Graham did not feel up to being on the floor of the Senate yet and he had not decided how he would vote! PUNT!
466 posted on 03/06/2003 8:20:42 AM PST by PhiKapMom
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To: conqueror
Thanks for the number!!

FREEP (CALL) Mark Pryor, Dem Arkansas. Might cave.

1-800-648-3516
467 posted on 03/06/2003 8:22:11 AM PST by Cordova Belle
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To: steveegg
That is an excellent question!

What was the purpose of this vote if they were going to allow other matters to be considered??

468 posted on 03/06/2003 8:22:14 AM PST by irishfest
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To: PhiKapMom
I am still waiting for somebody to explain to me how Graham can be ON the floor and abstain because of health reasons.
469 posted on 03/06/2003 8:22:20 AM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin; Miss Marple; Dog
This doesn't surprise me......Frist needs to get off his butt and stop worrying about offending people .......and keep them there 24/7.....and end this crap!!!!

BY DOG

YEP OLD TLBSHOW IS RIGHT AGAIN NOW THE TWO OF YOU NEED TO GET ON BOARD AND DEMAND A 24 7 FROM FRIST AND GET HIM OFF HIS BUTT
470 posted on 03/06/2003 8:22:31 AM PST by TLBSHOW (God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
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To: Howlin
It's a Senate Rule, right under "we will allow scantily clad women to bring us brews in closed session."
471 posted on 03/06/2003 8:23:33 AM PST by mabelkitty
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To: aristeides
I didn't know that. Very interesting tidbit. The Constitution does not say how the Senator is chosen, only that the state legislatures do the choosing. Thank you for the education!
472 posted on 03/06/2003 8:23:45 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: PhiKapMom
25% more Senators (11 more) voted to end the filibuster than continue it, we will win this one but it will take some time...
473 posted on 03/06/2003 8:24:26 AM PST by RobFromGa (All Real Americans Support our Troops 100%)
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To: PhiKapMom
Tony Snow on Fox. I missed it!

It is so slow this morn!!!
474 posted on 03/06/2003 8:24:51 AM PST by woodyinscc
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To: PhiKapMom
I agree with you on Tony Snow. With the exception of Hume, and checking in to see who Greta has on (she is surprisingly objective on many topics despite her bad rep when she joined FNC), I am watching them less and less.
475 posted on 03/06/2003 8:25:42 AM PST by Dolphy
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To: alnick
FREEP LANDRIEU (she might cave.)
1-800-648-3516
476 posted on 03/06/2003 8:26:10 AM PST by Cordova Belle
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To: RobFromGa
Just back from another school trip (grin) -- is all over for the day re Estrada? Anyone picked up any hints on what happens next?
477 posted on 03/06/2003 8:26:27 AM PST by GOPrincess
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To: steveegg
Because Frist is a weak leader what was the point of getting rid of trent lott, can't wait for Rush I hope he gets over being lied to.
478 posted on 03/06/2003 8:26:36 AM PST by TLBSHOW (God Speed as Angels trending upward dare to fly Tribute to the Risk Takers)
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To: mabelkitty
Oh, look, misinformation spamming is back.
479 posted on 03/06/2003 8:27:05 AM PST by Howlin
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To: steveegg
You want a 24/7 filibuster during a war?

480 posted on 03/06/2003 8:27:38 AM PST by Howlin
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