Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) rebutting Hatch's lies on C-Span now.

[CottonBear]

He's correcting Hatch's lies about the Senate record of the fillibuster.

Now speaking about the Senate's role as a type safety valve where the majority doesn't always rule (like in the house). "Most Americans are opposed to doing away with checks and balances. ....especially when it comes to the Federal Judiciary."

Now speaking about the Repubs wanting to "impeach" "anti-Schiavo" judges and threatening violence against those judges.

edit: Caller asking about "abortion litmus test." Leahy said just because you have a particular view doesn't mean you can't uphold THE LAW."
"If it's a lifetime appointment then 60 votes is reasonable."

[babylonsister]

1. I'm listening, and just heard a voice of reason.

"I don't agree with all your stands (guy was pro-life), but this is a bigger issue." Leahy is doing well!

[CottonBear]

2. Leahy was a voice of reason! He did great! n/t