Ted Kennedy: : Update on the Judicial Fight

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Received by email.



Dear (me),

Last week, we warned you about the right-wing attacks against Senator Kennedy and each one of us. In response, you sent thousands of people the facts about President Bush's unqualified nominees.

That response inspired me and the rest of the staff here -- you broke new ground by immediately taking word of the fight in the Senate to thousands of ordinary people across the country. I hope we can be a resource for you to stay wired into the crucial fights and decisions that will affect all of us.

This week the Senate is in recess, so Republican leaders are at home trying desperately to persuade a skeptical public that their power grab somehow makes sense. It's amazing that despite millions of dollars spent on advertising and public relations they have yet to make their case.

They know they can't win on the merits, so the right-wing ideologues have resorted to personal attacks. They have attacked Senator Kennedy and other Democratic leaders - you can see the latest ridiculous attack here:

http://www.tedkennedy.com/gopattackad

Their smokescreen isn't working. As the stage gets set for a showdown in the Senate next week, public support for their power grab is plummeting. Journalists are questioning Janice Rodgers Brown's judicial activism. Commentators agree that Priscilla Owen is not a mainstream appointment. And the Republicans themselves are deafeningly silent on William Myers' qualifications.

One Republican speaking up is George Bush - but unfortunately for Republican leaders he spoke out only to distance himself from Senator Bill Frist's incredibly divisive attacks.

Over the course of the next week TedKennedy.com will be featuring the comments of people like you who want to preserve an independent judiciary and protect the rights of the minority in the Senate.

If you want to speak your mind you can start right now:

http://www.tedkennedy.com/makeyourcase

Be sure to check back regularly and pass along the link to your friends so that they can join the fight. The latest comments will be featured on our Journal.

Thank you so much for your hard work and support.

Sincerely,
Tom Lopach


P.S. -- Remember to pass along to your friends the talking points and research about each of the judges that are ready to reach the Senate floor: http://www.tedknnedy.com/unqualified

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They Made Their Case -- Now Make Yours
Republican leaders will talk about anything but the qualifications of these judges. They talk about changing the rules, about they should have absolute power, they talk about anything -- they even attack those who have the audacity to challenge them.

They know they can’t win on the merits, so the right-wing ideologues have resorted to personal attacks. They have attacked Senator Kennedy and other Democratic leaders – you can see the latest ridiculous attack by clicking on the image at the right.

Now they they have made their case -- now make yours.

We will feature your comments on TedKennedy.com, and make sure the world understands not only what we are fighting for -- but also the danger posed if the GOP leadership completes its power grab in the United States Senate.

http://www.tedkennedy.com/page/petition/gopattackad

[FreedomAngel82]

1. I think

it's so disgusting how they are. I hate these people so much! Kennedy is one of the best senator's there. :mad:

[blogbear]

2. They ARE disgusting..Kennedy has a record of service (unlike so many

of them)..