My Senators are onboard for keeping fillibuster... Who else do I call?

[benburch]

I'm from Illinois and both Durbin and Obama are onboard.

So who should I call now? What Democrats are likely to defect? What GOPers are likely to support Filibuster if pressured?

[fertilizeonarbusto]

1. Call Specter n/t

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

6. Yes, call Specter. nt

[Dr.Phool]

2. Call them all

Tell them you live in their state!

[Blue_In_AK]

3. I'm blasting this everywhere....

Call Lisa Murkowski, R.Alaska. She's still "on the fence" and "keeping mum."

[sweetladybug]

4. Hey, do you think the Democrats can get my senators to change their minds?

I live in TN, so I don't think there is a snowball chance in hell haha. But, maybe some of the other senators will chance their minds.

[housewolf]

5. Here's the list and phone numbers

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3681471&mesg_id=3681553

[mtnester]

7. I would try DeWine from Ohio

he is vulnerable vulnerable in the next election, and was, at one point, on the fence. He is one of my senators, and I have done my damnedest to present the consequences of the nuclear option down the road.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

8. Sent this to Arlen Specter

Dear Senator Specter

Having watched you this morning on CSPAN I saw you at your best, striving to work towards compromise when others fail to. A voice of sanity amidst the partisan bickering that has all but ruined the discourse in this country. I implore you, please do not vote to end the use of filibusters in the Senate for blocking judicial nominees, it is a tool vital to the institution you serve in, and to the nation as well. Should Senator Frist call for the abolishment of the filibuster on this issue, there is no guarantee that it couldn't be eliminated in it's other applications, solely to fit the need of whatever party has the majority. Please vote NO on this rule change. The very heart of what makes American Democracy work is at stake.

Signed,
Me ;)

Here is the addy if any of my fellow PA DUers wish to use it:

http://specter.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactInfo.Home



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