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| I think the Dhimicrats are cracking, but not enough. |
| 2005-05-17 |
| According to the article several groups of Dems are trying floats different proposals to end the standoff. To Frists credit he hasn't capitulated from his original stance. The fact that Dems are floating proposals shows they are concerned about the CONSTITUTIONAL option that may be used this week. Their threats of shutting down the Senate are cute but not a viable option given the LOW poll numbers supporting that action. Also looking ahead to the 2006 elections (no it is not too early) the Dems realize that they are facing an uphill battle and may lose as many as four seats in next cycle. Truth is nobody is talking about Democrats taking any seats away from the Republicans, but there are a few Democrats running for re-elections in very blue states. Also some retiring Democrats are not likely keep the seat in the party (see Robert Byrd). So the Dems NEED to find a solution that doesn't make them look like obstructionists. They only have to look no further than FORMER Senator Daschle to see how that plays at home. Also they can't pretend to be the party of Blacks when they are blocking a Black potential Supreme Court Justice. Also I think Frist has the votes to use the constitutional option or the Dems would be smug, loony, and silent. |
| Posted by:Cyber Sarge |
| #13 No compromise is possible with the Dhimmicrats. They only care about their power. The MSM is part of the enemy. The lobbyists are paid tools. Politics ain't beanbag. Get it done. Not one dime until the filibuster of nominees is ended. |
| Posted by: SR-71 2005-05-17 22:16 |
| #12 Totally agree with the "no donations until we see results" line, but I'm still going to vote a hard R ticket whether I donated to them or not. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2005-05-17 21:12 |
| #11 Jackal that is the script we (Conservatives) should be running with. Enough of this pussy-footing around and trying to compromise with the Dems. When is the last time they "compromised"? My memory fails to conjure up a single issue in which their side compromised to us. Call it nuclear, constitutional, byrd, plane, or the superman option but just GET IT DONE NOW! |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2005-05-17 18:06 |
| #10 Chris W: I probably won't go so far as to vote for a third-party candidate, but I have repeatedly told the various callers asking for money in the past few weeks "Not one dime until I see some judges confirmed." "But your contribution will help us get more..." "I said, not one dime until I see some judges confirmed." "If we can get a larger majority..." "I SAID..." I hope they get the point. I am not wealthy, and didn't contribute the maximum to any campaign last year, but did give a lot to Coburn, Thune, et al. |
| Posted by: Jackal 2005-05-17 17:23 |
| #9 Don't be hasty. So you're saying the only hope for change is open revolt and exile? - Calvin n' Hobbs |
| Posted by: mmurray821 2005-05-17 15:07 |
| #8 Those ticked off about the Reps dragging their feet are absolutely right, however I think dropping your support for them is premature. Transforming the DC mindset takes time, and by that I mean decades. Reps have had a hold on Congress for a little over ten years and that is simply not long enough to change the basic lefty thinking that permeates DC, the press, the lobbyists, etc. First we hold our nose and elect Reps as often as possible, and once their presence becomes the mainstream the rest of the ideological turnaround in the US can begin to take effect. Voting for anyone other than a Rep is a vote for the Dems in today's climate, and at least the Reps are 50%-60% honest vs. the Dems 5%-6%. It's a long road to getting the nation back on track but once these Reps settle into Washington and realize their true potential things will happen in a positive way. Just be patient. The fact that they are willing to challenge these filibusters, to appoint non-polis like Bolton, and to call the Dems out in those judicial TV ads is very promising in my view, and although I wish it would move along faster, it is still better than the way things were prior to 1994. Don't be hasty. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2005-05-17 15:04 |
| #7 I think that if Byrd retires it would be easy for the Republicans to pick up that seat. I could be wrong but I think WV could turn into the next red state. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2005-05-17 14:27 |
| #6 You don't really believe Byrd can be beaten do you? When he dies people there will still vote for him. He doesn't even have to campaign. |
| Posted by: dj 2005-05-17 13:47 |
| #5 Also some retiring Democrats are not likely keep the seat in the party (see Robert Byrd). Byrd has raised only a modest amount of funds for a new campaign but that doesn't mean he is retiring. As of today, to the best of my knowledge, there has been no announcement one way or another. |
| Posted by: mhw 2005-05-17 12:41 |
| #4 I live in Tennessee and have already let Frist know how I feel. He has stated he won't be running again but I pointed out that's no reason to turn chicken on those of us who voted him in. If he doesn't act it won't hurt HIM in the next election but WILL hurt other Republicans. If he does act, as he should, It can only help other Republicans in the long run. I know he won't take political advice from a mere citizen but I at least let him know that us rubes here in East Tennessee aren't as clueless as people might think. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2005-05-17 12:40 |
| #3 I agree eLarson. If Frist doesn't get this through I will not support any against it. I will send money to those I think will take a Dem seat in the next election, but I wouldn't give a dime to McCain (Senate or President funds). We need to get rid of this "Business as usual" party and get back to the party of ideas and action. There is NO reason that Justice Janise Rogers Brown should wait ONE MORE DAY to have her vote in the Senate. This women represents EVERYTHING that is right with America. A woman who started with LESS than nothing and went on to become a respected Judge. It's a shame that we lack men/women with backbones in the Senate. Yes it is to OUR SHAME, we know the dhimicrats have none. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2005-05-17 11:21 |
| #2 If Frist doesn't take action soon, I will never vote Republican or give any money to them again. Last election was the first time I registered from indepentant to republican and voted for everything with an R by its name. Pull the g0dd@mn trigger and send the damn Dems packing. Enough of this gingerly dancing around the damn issue. Grow some balls and a backbone and act like the fooken majority that you are. You mooks were put in power for a reason. Now do your fooken job! |
| Posted by: mmurray821 2005-05-17 11:16 |
| #1 The WashingPost has reported that "talks have broken off" on their front page. (Huh. Wonder if that's true.) If Frist doesn't take the action needed, a lot of GOP money will remain in the wallets of small donors. And worse, Uriah Reid will call every bluff that he makes from here to the end of the session. |
| Posted by: eLarson 2005-05-17 11:04 |