Amnesty tomorrow: Five to seven votes needed, 12 still undecided; Update: Webb to vote no? Update: Burr to vote yes; Update: Boxer a likely no; Update: Five votes short, says Numbers USA; Update: Bond, Cochran, Bingaman, Nelson all yes? Update: Boxer’s a yes too
posted at 2:14 pm on June 25, 2007 by Allahpundit
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We’re shooting at a moving target here but best estimates are that opponents are within six votes or so of killing this monster in its crib when the first cloture vote comes to the floor tomorrow. John Hawkins’s Senate source said last week that the first vote is the time to get it done, otherwise it’ll pick up momentum and force a do-or-die second cloture a few days later that will determine the bill’s fate. Here’s the list of undecideds, again per the Corner:
Bond (R-Mo.), Bingaman (D-N.M.), Burr (R-N.C.), Boxer (D-Calif.), Cochran (R-Miss.), Conrad (D-N.D.), Ensign (R-Nev.), Levin (D-Mich.), Gregg (R-N.H.), Nelson (D-Neb.), Hatch (R-Utah), Webb (D-Va.)
George Voinovich might be in play, too. One of our commenters claims to have called Ben Nelson’s office and been told that he’ll vote yes on cloture but no on the final up-or-down vote itself. That’s a transparent sham designed to give him political cover so that he can plausibly claim later that he voted “against” the bill. The critical vote is cloture, since it requires 60 to proceed; the final vote requires a simple majority, which the amnesty faction probably already has. They don’t need his vote for that but they do need it for cloture, and he’s planning on giving it to them. Here are the Senate phone numbers; even if, like me, you’re too apathetic normally to practice direct democracy, this is a special occasion. If you call Nelson’s office, you might care to mention this result from today’s Rasmussen survey, which, let’s hope to god, will prove to be the final “killer poll” needed to euthanize this sucker:
Among the public, there is a bi-partisan lack of enthusiasm for the Senate bill. It is supported by 22% of Republicans, 23% of Democrats, and 22% of those not affiliated with either major party. It is opposed by 52% of Republicans, 50% of Democrats, and 48% of unaffiliateds.
The closer we get to 41 “no” votes, the easier it may be to shame the other wafflers into joining us. The House GOP is threatening to hit Bush where he lives over this. Start calling.
Update: One down, four to six to go.
Update: Burr’s office is lying to callers.
Update: Damn it.
Update: Boxer says nay, hopefully.
Update: Damn — Noam Askew says Webb is still on the fence.
Update: Martin from MVRWC says he called Kit Bond’s office and was told Bond will vote yes on cloture if his amendment removing the amnesty provision from the bill is accepted. I think that means the second cloture vote, not the first one tomorrow. Presumably Bond’s voting yes on that, then.
Update: I’ve got a bad feeling about this.
Our date with destiny is Tuesday morning (tomorrow) at 11:30.
That is the schedule for dealing with two unrelated bills, including the cloture vote to allow the S. 1639 Kennedy/Bush Comprehensive Amnesty Bill back on the Senate floor.
Your NumbersUSA team of lobbyists — and our allied organizations and Senate staffers — feel that at this time we are 5 votes short of killing this monstrosity of a bill in the first round.
But those last five are proving to be extremely difficult votes to get. Constituency pressure is proving to be about the only thing that works — and it has worked remarkably well in places like Georgia, Texas and even beginning to work in Michigan.
Update: A Senate “insider” who spoke to Rich Lowry says he’s suddenly feeling pessimistic.
Update: Got an e-mail from a reporter friend who says Bond, Cochran, Bingaman, and of course Ben Nelson are all voting for cloture.
It’s going to pass.
Update: Boxer’s voting for cloture too, says Noam Askew.
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Already wrote to Gregg and told him that I will not vote for anyone who is for this piece of garbage.
crazy_legs on June 25, 2007 at 2:18 PM
The only thing truly bi-partisan about this shamnesty bill, is the collective outrage of the American people. {No Harry Reid I’m talking about the real American people the citizens not your 12 million illegal cohorts.}
Now if you will all excuse me I have to call ice and report a company who hire illegals knowingly.
Mojack420 on June 25, 2007 at 2:20 PM
If Kit Bond joins the Dark Side on this, I’m voting for whoever runs against him the next time he’s up for election, I don’t care if that person is Democrat, Libertarian, or Ross Perot.
Mindcrime on June 25, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Would have to agree with you, Mindcrime. Although I believe he will stay with us here.
JamesLee on June 25, 2007 at 2:25 PM
Or he might just break down and cry. Again.
saint kansas on June 25, 2007 at 2:26 PM
I’ve contacted Gregg’s office in NH twice now. As the husband of a proud LEGAL immigrant, our money and our votes are on the line.
I hope he’ll make NH proud and do the right thing!
proudinfidel on June 25, 2007 at 2:28 PM
Make those calls and mail, people!
Hopefully, these guys will fold and we can kill the bill.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Oh, and don’t forget the Zogby poll where they had 3% approval.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 2:32 PM
I know where one of my Senators (Kay Baley) is on this cloture vote. I have e-mailed her office several times on the issue and always get a response.
But cannot get a response from the other Senator (Cornyn)
Does anyone know where he stands?
conservnut on June 25, 2007 at 2:33 PM
My understanding is Cornyn is on our side on this, but I’m not 100%.
My senators are worthless, particularly Specter. I’m no use on my own state reps, but there are other places to contact and maybe influence.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 2:37 PM
My senator, Kit Bond, is taking counts of how many are against the bill…call his home office now at (314)725-4484 to let him know you are against the bill.
JustTruth101 on June 25, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Well, here’s a copy of the email I fired off to Senator Bond. Hopefully others will contact him with similar thoughts:
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Dear Senator,
As Missouri constituent who has been following the recent immigration debates quite closely, and who understand very well what is on the table vis-a-vis the up coming cloture vote, I strongly urge you to vote against it.
This entire amnesty affair is an absolute fiasco. It’s dishonest, and it’s certainly not in tune with what the majority of polled Americans think. According to the most recent Rassmussen Report, a meager 22% of people polled actually support the immigration bill.
I am in favor of the government creating a guest worker program, and I recognize the need for a bolstered labor force in our country. However, the immigration bill in is current form will only serve to make the illegal immigration problem a thousand times worse. At the very least, it will open gaping holes in our national security system. What will happen when terrorists take advantage of this and start homicide-bombing cafes and delis in our own land after crossing the southern border with little impunity? It could very well happen if the current amnesty plan is passed. It could happen right this minute unless we start enforcing the laws that are already on the books.
The legistration is crap, pure and simple. Please, vote it down. Work with someone who isn’t named Kennedy to craft a piece of well-written, well-thought out, and legal legislation that gets the job. Do not settle for the half-assed garbage being spearheaded by Sen. Kennedy and (sadly for me as a conservative), President Bush. It’s also pretty embarassing that someone as decidedly liberal as Ms. McCaskill is against it, while our honorable conservative senator is not.
Very respectfully yours,
Mindcrime on June 25, 2007 at 2:40 PM
I called Burr’s office this morning and told the guy on the phone that a yes on cloture and no on bill won’t fool anyone, and we’ll dump Burr next election if he votes this way.
tickleddragon on June 25, 2007 at 2:41 PM
I’ve emailed all 12 (again) to remind them who they work for. Blatantly ignoring your constituents is not good for your political future. And since I’m planning a move to Virginia soon, I will be voting for or against one of the 12 in his next election.
Privatestock on June 25, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Good on ya, Mindcrime!!
tickleddragon on June 25, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Here is Senator Kit Bond’s DC office number: (202)224-5721
I have already made my call and encourage you to do so too. They didn’t ask for my name or address either. I think Senator Bond is leaning No but a few extra calls can’t hurt.
Spacen on June 25, 2007 at 2:43 PM
I just got off the phone with Senator Burr’s office.
Amusingly enough the young lady who answered the phone didn’t know his position on the bill and couldn’t but me in contact with anyone who did.
So I politely asked her to pass along a message that if he voted for it he’d never receive my vote again. She’d heard the same from “a bunch of other people” and couldn’t understand why people were so upset.
Amazing, so I explained it to her in little words why I’m so against this PoS.
phineas g. on June 25, 2007 at 2:44 PM
I am absolutely flummoxedas to how this is stilltrying to be pushed through the Senate.
With only 23% of the population supporting this, how can these Senators wantonly give up their seats in the next election?
Oh, what evil forces must be at work here.
HarryBalzac on June 25, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Bush: build the fence first, then we’ll talk.
We don’t trust you, we don’t trust the government.
You had your chance to build the fence, you didn’t do it.
How can we trust you or Congress?
The politicians need to earn our trust first.
And in any case, we will not allow you to legalize what is illegal. If you do, you will hear from us at the polling places.
How sad! Is this the America of the 21th century? Lawmakers are becoming lawbreakers?
Indy Conservative on June 25, 2007 at 2:45 PM
One of my Senators is Senor Graham. Sigh. The other one, however, is DeMint and it is my understanding that he is firmly opposed to this Bill.
You know, I moved from NJ to SC 2 years ago and was THRILLED to have Graham and DeMint instead of Lautenberg and Corzine (Senator at the time) as my Senators. Now, not so much. At least in regards to Graham.
Lori_Z on June 25, 2007 at 2:49 PM
I cannot STAND Jim Webb, and am bitter that my state elected him. But on this, we are in agreement.
Vyce on June 25, 2007 at 2:50 PM
I like Webb (a little) if he votes no he earns a few more points in my book.
186k on June 25, 2007 at 2:55 PM
12- 20 million people are for it.
(As Quentin Tarantino said:)
KILL THE BILL!
profitsbeard on June 25, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Even if not on the list, call or email your senator. Everyone in this good ol’ boy club needs all our input. If we can get no on cloture we have a fighting chance in 08. If the bill passes the Reps will never get their act together for 08.
Limerick on June 25, 2007 at 2:59 PM
I agree Limerick, having amnesty pass will almost guarantee the Hildebeest’s coronation. Passing amnesty would be equal to the GOP throwing the itself on its own sword.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 3:02 PM
People seem to be less aggro about ending amnesty this time around. Don’t give up!
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 3:03 PM
I thought that KBHutchinson was waffling on the vote? I felt sure that Cornyn was against. Let me know if this is incorrect??? I live in TX and would be p*ssed to see this pass.
Aggie85 on June 25, 2007 at 3:05 PM
I wrote Senator Hatch a week or so ago when HA first had a post about the ‘vote for cloture but against the bill’ sham. I’m not in Utah, but, my big sister is and said I could use her address since she agreed with my position (but was too busy to write). I told him that a vote for cloture would be considered exactly the same as a vote on the bill and he would lose 2 votes (sister & brother-in-law) if he did that.
I got a letter back that actually addressed some of the points I made, but, he doesn’t say whether or not he’s going to vote for cloture.
JadeNYU on June 25, 2007 at 3:06 PM
Just noticed that one of my Senators is actually on the “maybe” list which is a shock because, I thought it was a guarantee that both of my CA senators would be voting yes. I wonder if Boxer’s issue is that the bill is not liberal enough? I suppose, a letter to her to encourage her not to vote for cloture couldn’t hurt.
My Mom’s in Missouri and will write/call Bond some more to let him know how she feels about it.
JadeNYU on June 25, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Aggie85 on June 25, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Kay Baley is now saying she will vote no on cloture.
conservnut on June 25, 2007 at 3:10 PM
Time to whip up some quick “I was for it before I was against it” ads for some key Senorators?
bdfaith on June 25, 2007 at 3:10 PM
Hmmm… just struck me…
After rereading the case against the two Border Patrol agents, it struck me that the Border Patrol policy is NOT to pursue anyone trying to run away… its one of the things which came out in the trial…
Now… they want a VIRTUAL fence, which will spot illegals, and then send BP agents to respond… and… pursue them?
Color me confused…
Romeo13 on June 25, 2007 at 3:13 PM
Totally agree.
Spirit of 1776 on June 25, 2007 at 3:14 PM
I’m screwed with both of my Senators: Martinez wants the piece of crap bill, as does Bill Nelson. I need to move back to TN!
BTW, a nice little old lady I know who lives in central MS informed Trent Lott that (a) she DOES know where Gulfport is; and (b) she will NOT support him in the next election if he votes for cloture and/or for shamnesty (should it get that far). I’m sounding the alarm to everyone I know.
crushliberalism on June 25, 2007 at 3:15 PM
When did illegal immigration become an “emergency”? 911 should have been a call-to- arms, but this administration refused to address the problem at that time.
The only “emergency” I see is that the presidential candidates don’t want to address this in 08. That’s the only urgency about this bill.
I say stall it, let it die and then let’s have a real discussion. Let’s see which of the candidates will pledge “Enforcement First”.
This bill is worse than the status quo.
TomNLA on June 25, 2007 at 3:18 PM
That’s true Tom, and you and I know that it would be a huge boost to a strong enforcement candidate. The lobbyists and left can’t afford that.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 3:23 PM
I’m with those who dislike Webb. I didn’t like him when he was the SECNAV either. But he could be counted on to crossover and vote against amnesty, if for no other reason to himself because Bush is for it…
stacman on June 25, 2007 at 3:24 PM
We are a family of conservative Democrats and along with family and friends are doing all we can to help defeat this junk legislation.
The reason the powers at be prefer a virtual fence is they know it is not as effective as a real double layered one.If Mexico,LA RAZA and these type entities thought a double layered fence like the one near San Diego did not work they would be all for building it.
PTN 39 on June 25, 2007 at 3:26 PM
Bill Handel said this morning, on his KFI 640 AM radio show, that Sen. Boxer called all those who call in to oppose this bill “racists”.
Entelechy on June 25, 2007 at 3:30 PM
I live in Utah and have spoken to Hatch’s offices three times.
Today the D.C. office took me 20 tries to get through. The person on the other end stated most people are calling about the bill. I told him that cloture is a vote for the bill he said that it wasn’t a given. I told him he knew that was wrong and that they will have the votes to pass this if he bends and allows them to vote on this.
I let him know that many Utahns I know are watching this knowing if he votes for cloture he is voting for this bill.
Before I let him go I made sure to remind him that this will tarnish his image in Utah for good and prove that Senator Hatch is falling to pressure from Bush and not listening to his people.
Ravenlike on June 25, 2007 at 3:31 PM
TX Senators Cornyn and Hutchison are both “NO” on cloture and “NO” on the bill itself. They both wavered a bit, but both have come out against it, finally.
pullingmyhairout on June 25, 2007 at 3:34 PM
That sounds more like Senator Boxer.
So, she probably is ‘iffy’ quite simply because she thinks the bill doesn’t go far enough.
JadeNYU on June 25, 2007 at 3:35 PM
Burr is such slime, and he better know better than to pull that crap.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 3:37 PM
Wasn’t Webb one of the senators who was bought off by allowing him to submit an amendment? And he’s going to vote no? Something doesn’t smell right about that.
db on June 25, 2007 at 3:40 PM
Maybe his amendment got struck down?
Whatever, start hammering Burr.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 3:46 PM
Just called Sen. Nelson’s office. I was told that he does not support the Shamnesty Bill. When I asked if he would vote for cloture the girl said she did not know. I asked if he intended to let his constituents know what his intentions are. She then said “As a matter of principle Senator Nelson always votes for cloture as he believes all bills deserve an up or down vote.” I told her that that was a cop out. He isn’t fooling anyone with that. I did not vote for him and if he voted for cloture that I would work tirelessly to ensure he is not re-elected again. She the promptly hung up on me. Think I’ll have to call back :)
plainspeakin_mom on June 25, 2007 at 4:02 PM
I just talked to Webb’s DC office. The Senator “has not reached a final decision on the bill because there are so many amendments”. It seems to be a similar line that someone at Ace’s site got from Burr’s office. It sounds as if he’s going to vote for cloture and vote against passage.
Keep calling, especially you Virginians!
The Hort on June 25, 2007 at 4:06 PM
Goddammit! Stupid Burr!
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 4:08 PM
I’ve been trying to get through to Burr’s office for more nearly two and a half hours now… nothing but a busy signal. Either he’s really feeling the pressure, or more likely, his staff took the phone off the hook.
nosliwelyk on June 25, 2007 at 4:21 PM
Is there a fax, email or something else you can hit, nos?
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 4:26 PM
Senator Boxer’s lines are all turned off. No voicemail either. They’re not answering.
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Believe me, his office has received many an email from this angry constituent. I just don’t think anything is quite as effective as a little one-on-one phone time.
nosliwelyk on June 25, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Senator Burr is answering. Tell them you’re from ‘Winston-Salem’ or some such nonsense.
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 4:37 PM
I’m impressed you made it through. I stand corrected then… they must just be getting slammed.
nosliwelyk on June 25, 2007 at 4:42 PM
In the immortal words of Don West, “BE DIALING, PEOPLE!”
Vyce on June 25, 2007 at 4:43 PM
I don’t know, gang. I understand that George P. Bush is all for this freakin bill.
“and with his dynastic connections, appeal to Latino voters (his mother, Columba, is Mexican),”
there it is on June 25, 2007 at 4:54 PM
I just called (my) Senator Ensign’s office and Pam said that he hasn’t announced his stance for/against cloture yet.
I reminded her in no uncertain, but polite, terms that all those high school seniors who slept through civics class have now learned how to spell “cloture” and know what it means. If he votes for cloture, at least he has his veterinary practice to go back to.
fred5678 on June 25, 2007 at 4:54 PM
I had the same experience with Boxer’s office. Just a recorded message.
HaroldFine on June 25, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Aggie85 on June 25, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Kay Baley is now saying she will vote no on cloture.
conservnut on June 25, 2007 at 3:10 PM
Aggie85 & conservnut:
NumbersUSA.com is now reporting that Kay Bailey of Texas will vote YES for Cloture. Sounds like someone might have gotten to her! Start callin’! She maybe flippin’ on us!
SouthernPride on June 25, 2007 at 4:56 PM
Just called Webb’s office in Roanoke. They said they have had hundreds of calls against the bill and only a handfull that support the bill. They also said the Senator has not made up his mind, but “hopefully he will vote according to the will of the people”. Other than the obvious, I’m rather surprised his office would be stating a position like that if he did not intend to vote against cloture. Cross your fingers and keep dialing!
The Hort on June 25, 2007 at 4:59 PM
What? Hutch flipped? Dammit!
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:01 PM
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 4:26 PM
As a matter of fact…yes there is……….
http://www.numbersusa.com/actionbuffet
doriangrey on June 25, 2007 at 5:02 PM
Much better to call yourself.
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 5:04 PM
Yeah, Allah, I got a bad feeling about this too.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:05 PM
Hey, shouldn’t this get bumped?
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:09 PM
Just emailed Burr:
Senator Burr,
If you vote yes on Cloture, and no on the Amnesty Bill, you will be fooling no one. Your constituents are against this bill, and we know that a vote for cloture IS a vote for this Sham.
If you do this, I and everyone I know will not only vote against you in your next election, but will actively support WHOEVER your opponent may be. That includes liberal democrats, libertarians and independents.
You are letting those of us that supported you down by suppporting this travesty of a bill. You will not only ruin this state (already drowning in illegals) but you will be signing on to the ruin of this great country.
Please, please, please…vote no, in any fashion on this bill. Yes, for cloture and no on the bill will not cloak you.
Respectfully, but will much disappointment and disdain,
Raleigh, NC.
tickleddragon on June 25, 2007 at 5:10 PM
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 5:04 PM
I don’t know…calling myself always gets me a busy signal…It seems like I only call myself when I’m on the phone to somebody…
doriangrey on June 25, 2007 at 5:12 PM
(FAX just sent - please feel free to plagerize!)
Dear Senator Ensign,
Please make a concrete stand against amnesty and vote NO on cloture of S. 1639.
Senator Ensign - it is very simple.
This awful bill has many too many rewards for illegal aliens.
It will only encourage huge increases in future illegal immigration.
We will thus have no effective borders.
With no borders, we have no country.
With no country, what else matters???
Please vote with your country and its loyal, (voting) citizens.
Please vote NO on cloture at every opportunity on S. 1639.
fred5678 on June 25, 2007 at 5:14 PM
Hey, here’s the Amnesty line again, it should patch you through.
From link:
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:19 PM
Cornyn and Hutchinson……the eyes of Texas are upon you.
Limerick on June 25, 2007 at 5:19 PM
Richard Burr’s Washington Office info:
Washington, DC
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3154
Fax: (202) 228-2981
tickleddragon on June 25, 2007 at 5:21 PM
According to the CBO’s of the bill, it’ll only reduce the flow of illegal immigration by 25 percent. I haven’t seen that number making the rounds much. Or have I not been paying attention?
If this weren’t my first day here, I’d link to my blog, where I have a link to the CBO report. But it is, so here’s just the report.
km on June 25, 2007 at 5:22 PM
I just called Burr’s office, using the convenient Shamnesty Approval Hotline http://michellemalkin.com/2007/05/24/flood-the-amnesty-hotline/
(thank you pro-illegal immigrant groups for making it so convenient). Unfortunately, I was connected with a staffer’s voicemail box and received a message that the mailbox was full. My guess is that it is mostly full of pro-shamnesty voicemails.
I was able to get through earlier and was told something similar as was reported in an update above. I was told that the cloture vote wouldn’t matter and that Burr would vote against the bill unless he was satisfied that the final ‘issues’ were resolved. She didn’t think that (his satisfaction with the outstanding issues) would be resolved.
I told her (and the other staffer I spoke with at the Wilmington office) that any vote for cloture would allow passage of the overall bill, and I would treat it (with my vote) as voting for the overall bill. I hope there is some chance we will get this thing stopped. Otherwise, get out the torches and pitchforks :-)
Abu Daboo Doo on June 25, 2007 at 5:29 PM
From USBorderwatch.com :
“We’ve just received word that Harry Reid is pushing for
a Cloture vote on the Bush-Kennedy amnesty bill by Tuesday!
This is it. All hands on deck. What grassroots
Americans do over these next 24 hours will determine the future
of our nation. This is not hyperbole. Unless we take aggressive
action, the “Amnesty Gang” of sell-out Senators will pass this
amnesty bill–a bill that will forever change the American landscape!
++ Call the 12 Key “Amnesty” Senators Today
The 12 Senators who are leaning against the bill itself, but so far
are planning on voting “yes” for cloture–which really means that they
would be helping to pass the amnesty bill!
we are urging ALL members of our team to call each
of these 12 Senators today. Remember, these are the 12 Senators
whose decision over the next 24 hours will likely determine
whether the amnesty bill passes or not.
Christopher Bond (R-MO) 202/224-5721
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) 202/224-5521
Richard Burr (R-NC) 202/224-3154
Barbara Boxer (D-CA) 202/224-3553
Thad Cochran (R-MS) 202/224-5054
Kent Conrad (D-ND) 202/224-2043
John Ensign (R-NV) 202/224-6244
Carl Levin (D-MI) 202/224-6221
Judd Gregg (R-NH) 202/224-3324
Ben Nelson (D-NE) 202/224-6551
Orrin Hatch (R-UT) 202/224-5251
James Webb (D-VA) 202/224-4024
Talking Points:
1. A “YES” vote on cloture is a “YES” vote for amnesty.
2. Vote “NO” on the “cloture motion to proceed”
for the S. 1348 Amnesty bill.
We also ask that you again contact your two senators in Texas:
Sen. Cornyn 202/224-2934
Sen. Hutchison (202) 224-5922
SouthernPride on June 25, 2007 at 5:31 PM
How difficult is it for these ding-dongs? Rasmussen is reporting only 20% of those polled WANT this bill to pass. I don’t get it, don’t get it, don’t get it.
mimi1220 on June 25, 2007 at 5:35 PM
Just got through to Burr’s office. Told them I voted for Burr, am a lifelong republican, poll worker, get out the vote caller here in Charlotte and I suggest he vote no on cloture if he wants to keep his job.
Mott on June 25, 2007 at 5:36 PM
Just faxed Burr’s office with the “you’re not fooling anyone” argument, and cut and pasted the latest Rasmussen numbers. I hope this guy is paying attention.
Dudley Smith on June 25, 2007 at 5:41 PM
Our Senators just don’t seem to get it. Border security and law enforcement first. Until both of these are demonstrated no action on the rest of the problem.
Skok on June 25, 2007 at 5:44 PM
I just faxed Barbara Mikulski(D) Maryland. She has already voted for cloture in past votes. I am going to get my 2 cents in regardless. I think everyone should contact their Senators any way they can, even if you may think it’s a lost cause. LET THEM KNOW WE ARE NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!
dddave on June 25, 2007 at 5:46 PM
BTW, Allah, I looked up donors to the potential “no” voters. Not good for us. A chunk of them had between several thousand and several hundred thousand donations from people who benefit from illegals.
amerpundit on June 25, 2007 at 5:53 PM
We have to start investigating why these people are voting this way. It makes no sense for most of them to do so, its directly against their interests. I wonder if they are being paid off or promised jobs if they are voted out of office. I’ve wondered as much for a while.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:54 PM
Amerpundit, that’s a good start.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:55 PM
But I will say theres got to be more, what good do campaign contributions do you if you are gonna get booted anyway?
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 5:56 PM
Everyone let your voices be heard–assume nothing!!!
Twoconservative on June 25, 2007 at 5:56 PM
If you want some real insight to the thinking that goes on in those DC offices, go here:
http://thecapitolist.com
jdawg on June 25, 2007 at 5:58 PM
Reid says he can only get 37 votes from Democrats, and is in fear of losing some of those.
amerpundit on June 25, 2007 at 5:58 PM
There has to be some sort of immediate, grassroots, systematic pushback if those “no” votes don’t come through. Only problem is so many people have dropped their Republican affiliation already it’s hard to know what there is to fall back on in the way of a visible mass protest. Other than staying home in 2008 (except when it comes to the presidency).
Mark V. on June 25, 2007 at 6:02 PM
From The Capitolist:
Good to see that our Senators and their aides care about us.
amerpundit on June 25, 2007 at 6:02 PM
Yeah. If you read further thru that mess, you’ll find nice quotes like, “voters are stupid”
The whole lot needs to be thrown out.
jdawg on June 25, 2007 at 6:04 PM
From Ace of Spades HQ.
The numbers again!
Amerpundit, yeah, that is pretty much unsurprising. I hope people are screencapping that site regularly. There can be some choice quotes to be used later.
Bad Candy on June 25, 2007 at 6:07 PM
After reading through the comments on that website, maybe it’s better if the amnesty just passes and we let the destruction of our nation just happen. The sooner the barbarians get to that hell-hole D.C., the better.
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Another lovely bit. Oh, and yes, Bad Candy. I’m screencapping.
amerpundit on June 25, 2007 at 6:16 PM
I think Washington is just a pile of coke, booze, and pot.
PRCalDude on June 25, 2007 at 6:21 PM
Assuming it’s real, that Capitolist site is frightening.
World B. Free on June 25, 2007 at 6:22 PM
Totally real. Totally frightening.
amerpundit on June 25, 2007 at 6:24 PM
What’s frightening is that THIS is what’s running our country.
It’s time to break out the pitchforks!
jdawg on June 25, 2007 at 6:25 PM
I called Senator Bond’s local office and emailed him telling him that if he supports this immigration bill, I will never volunteer for his campaigns again nor will I vote for him. I just called the Washington office and left a message saying the same. I cannot believe that I even have to do this with Bond. I am totally disgusted.
What is even more bizarre is that the ethically challenged, campaign promise breaker McCaskill is actually voting no. Go figure.
katieanne on June 25, 2007 at 6:28 PM
I’ve been reading this site since it started, and there’s some real juicy stuff in there.
Just gives you all kinds of warm fuzzies regarding our gov’t in DC, doesn’t it?
Thing is, these kids have no clue we’re watching…
jdawg on June 25, 2007 at 6:29 PM
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