Comments on: The amnesty cloture vote — in order

By: Replacing one idiot with another? « I’m Surrounded By Idiots

Replacing one idiot with another? « I’m Surrounded By Idiots — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:45:14 +0000

[...] Hell, Webb has more conviction than you Warner, at least he didn’t wait until cloture had already failed to vote “nay” on the immigration bill. [...]

By: EckerNet.Com » Blog Archive » He Voted For It Before He Voted Against It

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:06:49 +0000

[...] I’ll give you a hint, it was the last option as he was the 47th “Nay” vote…when only 40 were needed. In fact Coleman cast his vote directly after Brownback’s infamous switch. [...]

By: BizzyBlog » Quick Thanks to Dirk Thompson; Additional Info on Voinovich and Brown

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 05:03:02 +0000

[...] Dirk brought up a must-be-known point about Voinovich, originally covered at Hot Air (which should be read in full), that he posted at his now-blogrolled blog on Thursday: Forty members voted during the alphabetical roll. Note that fully six of them switched — and only five switches total were needed to kill the bill. The other fencesitters must have noticed, sensed the momentum, and recalibrated their own votes accordingly. [...]

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Brownback: On second thought, I’m not sure why I switched

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:17:36 +0000

[...] Specifically, he concluded this while he was on the floor after he’d already voted and the bill had already gone down to defeat. So his insight into what America is “ready” for is basically of the same order of profundity as a kindergartner who can count successfully up to the magic cloture-busting number of 40. [...]

By: Denver Metro Young Republicans » Dead - For Now

Denver Metro Young Republicans » Dead - For Now — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:15:59 +0000

[...] Likewise, the candidacy of Sam “Switchback” Brownback, who will now be facing comparisons to John “I voted for it before I voted against it” Kerry due to his last minute, purely opportunistic switch from yea to nay. [...]

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Brownback on vote switch: I meant to do that

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Brownback on vote switch: I meant to do that — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:39:28 +0000

[...] Ah, well, his spokesman confirmed it. That makes all the difference. Funny that he didn’t think to make this bold yet opaque gesture of dissent during the cloture on Tuesday, when he voted yes. Nor did he think to make it during the cloture vote that killed the first iteration of the bill on June 7th; in fact, he didn’t even show up for that one. Most curious of all, rather than switch his vote immediately after casting it, he waited ten minutes until the bill’s fate was decided to cast his by-then entirely meaningless “no.” And he did it all during a presidential campaign in which Republican voters are unusually nervous about the candidates’ commitment to conservative values. [...]

By: Ace of Spades HQ

Ace of Spades HQ — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:18:27 +0000

That Senate Contact List Again……

…because I think positive reinforcement is almost as effective as the negative sort. The order of voting, as a guide to when Senators voted. This list is partly misleading, because it’s just not the case that those who voted later……

By: politicalpartypoop.com » Blog Archive » A new attack ad: Meet Senator Switchback

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:52:37 +0000

[...] This is from Michelle Malkin I just happened to go to Hot Air first thing on my daily morning blog scan and I find this about Senator Brownback, who will forever be know as, thanks to Hot Air, Senator Sam Switchback. Being that I can’t stand this dude, I am so glad they did this. At 7:49a it made my day! Bryan and I cooked up another Kaus-inspired shamnesty Hot Air ad just for Senator Switchback. Thanks to Allahpundit for clipping the switchback moments that will live in infamy. Enjoy: [...]

By: Amnesty Bill II: My Final Roundup | Slobokan’s Site O’ Schtuff

Amnesty Bill II: My Final Roundup | Slobokan’s Site O’ Schtuff — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:28:55 +0000

[...] Sam Brownback had trouble following the leader. Maybe he couldn’t decide which vote would be most popular until the end. Tsk tsk. He probably wishes now that he missed the vote. Not quite the type of person we need in the White House, is it? [...]

By: Freelancer

Freelancer — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:22:41 +0000

The Republican “extremists” voted with the Dem’s, and when Kyl said 40 Senators were thwarting the will of the majority, he was off by six.

Not to quibble, but it would be off by 13. The no votes were 53.

By: 13times

13times — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:45:45 +0000

Brownback + liar cheat corrupt bought sellout bribe loser

By: NoisyRoom.net » Blog Archive » Noisy News Around the Web - 6/28/07…

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:48:30 +0000

[...] The amnesty cloture vote — in order – Hot Air [...]

By: The Warrior Class Blog » Transparency and Appearances

The Warrior Class Blog » Transparency and Appearances — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:08:34 +0000

[...] For example, in the Senate vote today on the Immigration bill, the bill failed because the Senators realized that everyone was watching. This not only cause them to vote for what most people wanted, but many Senators to change their vote when they realized that the bill was going to fail. Meanwhile, while no one was looking, the House voted a pay raise, even the Republicans who claim to be against such things. Those Republicans calculated that this was safe because no one was watching, at least partly because of the Immigration conflict in the Senate. [...]

By: JM Hanes

JM Hanes — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:59:52 +0000

Not sure who linked the summary on Breitbart earlier, but an image perfect opener like this one is rare and beautiful thing:

“The Senate drove a stake Thursday through President Bush’s plan to legalize millions of unlawful immigrants…..”

What I love most though, is what the vote tally does to media CW:
Yeas 46 (28.6% Republican) to 53 (28.3% Democrats).

Parse that, pundits! No party line, “polarized” vote to work with here. The Republican “extremists” voted with the Dem’s, and when Kyl said 40 Senators were thwarting the will of the majority, he was off by six. What’s left in the toolbox but A Stunning Setback for the Prez or the ever popular Conservative Fright Night?

By: Slublog

Slublog — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:48:57 +0000

Collins’ Brave Stand…

Susan Collins voted against the immigration reform bill this afternoon, shortly after the 40th and deciding vote had been cast. I hear she took quite a pounding on talk radio this morning, so her vote may have been a response……

By: hollygolightly

hollygolightly — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:47:32 +0000

Strong work AP! So glad you’re here to keep us informed!

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Fred: “This has been a good day for America”

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:10:52 +0000

[...] Meanwhile, enjoy this CYA press release from Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, who also seems to think it was a good day for America even though he voted against cloture on Tuesday and didn’t dare chime in today until the bill’s fate had already been decided. [...]

By: JamesP

JamesP — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:10:01 +0000

Brownback = weak as piss

I’d respect him a lot more if he voted yes even though I would disagree with his position. Have the courage of your convictions!

By: Newman

Newman — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:03:09 +0000

Coleman is a disappointment, can’t be counted on to do the right thing. I’m sick of career politicians. We need term limits.

By: SouthernGent

SouthernGent — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:58:29 +0000

It’s obvious Mexico is plying Kennedy with tequila. Mr. Graham is the worm in the bottom of the bottle.

By: dingoatemebaby

dingoatemebaby — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:56:40 +0000

By the way, Specter is also from Kansas

By: Balloon Juice

Balloon Juice — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:48:49 +0000

[...] Sam Brownback provided some evidence today to support what we already know- creationists aren’t very bright: [...]

By: Brownback - Vote Switching Douchebag | Douchebag Report(tm)

Brownback - Vote Switching Douchebag | Douchebag Report(tm) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:48:19 +0000

[...] This Hot Air article analyzes the Amnesty vote, showing the order in which the votes poured in, ultimately killing the bill. You’ll also find Sen. Sam Brownback caught on tape, changing his “yes” vote to a “no,” undoubtedly after realizing the bill would die. [...]

By: Yakko77

Yakko77 — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:47:12 +0000

Interesting. Nebraska’s Dem Senator (Nelson) voted Nay but our “Republican’ Senator (Hagel) voted Yea. Not too surprising as Nelson is generallu about as conservative as they come for a Dem and Hagel has worked very hard to earn his “RINO” title on a few too many issues lately.

By: dingoatemebaby

dingoatemebaby — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:45:44 +0000

Living in Kansas, I’ve always been embarrassed of Fred Phelps. Now I get to add Brownback to the list, sigh.