I just spoke to Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, I serve as her spokesperson on the Rules Committee, and she wanted me to let you know that while Tom DeLay has pledged to keep the vote open (now approaching 30 mins over schedule) until they win, she and other Democrats will be working just as hard to make sure the interests of the American people are upheld.
I will continue to check in here with status updates and encourage you to leave your thoughts and comments. Also, please recommend this diary so others can join in the the fight to stop CAFTA and the Republican abuse of power.
UPDATE: we are at the 1 hour mark on what should be a 15 minute vote. Now thats democracy.
UPDATE 2Well they just announced the vote... and the GOP won by holding the vote open and twisting arms. Reprehensible. I'm sure the American people won't soon forget what happened tonight.
UPDATE FROM LOUISE: Congresswoman Slaughter wanted to relay this to you "Thank you for staying up late with all of us as we watched this abuse of power unfold in real time. The people deserve better from their Congress. Holding the vote open to twist arms and win a few more votes flies in the face of all we stand for as a democracy. Our work is not yet over. We must continue to shine the light on these and all future abuses."