Yeah, I get a lot of political email. So here's another one I got a few days ago from somebody, I think it was MoveOn, but I don't remember. Anyway it gave a list of 24 GOoPers in the Senate to contact. So I thought I'd share.
Ain't I just a swell guy??
As usual, most of the links will take you to a new page, except fot the half dozen or so that won't. Those Senators have regular old email addy's instead of webforms.
I also included my email as a sample. Write those cards and letters folks. The Democracy you save may be your own.
Soldiering onward, there's more below.
Ok, here's the list, ordered by state. Whee!
(BTW, the Senators marked with an asterisk (*) have standard email addresses, eg senator@senator.senate.gov)
Richard Shelby (R-AL) *
Ted Stevens (R-AK)
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
John McCain (R-AZ)
Richard Lugar (R-IN) *
Charles Grassley (R-IA)
Pat Roberts (R-KS)
Jim Bunning (R-KY)
Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Olympia Snowe (R-ME) *
Susan Collins (R-ME)
Thad Cochran (R-MS)
Chuck Hagel (R-NE)
Judd Gregg (R-NH *
John Sununu (R-NH)
Pete Domenici (R=NM)
Sen. Mike DeWine (R-OH)
George Voinovich (R-OH
Gordon Smith (R-OR)
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) *
Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)
Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
John Warner (R-VA)
Here's a copy of the email I sent to all of these guys:
Your vote on the "nuclear" option to end the filibuster
Dear Sen.
My name is Jake Thomson. And, although I don't live in your state, I want you to vote against a single party America. Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Frist plans to make judicial nominations immune to Senate filibuster, the so called "nuclear" option to end debate. With enough Republican votes, Frist will be able to lead a Senate confirmation of the Republican judicial nominations with little or no voice from Democrats in America. I want you to oppose such a plan.
The filibuster has served this country well for over 200 years because it requires broad bipartisan support for debate to be stopped. Having free and full debate on important issues allows differing views to be aired. It allows that the minority view be heard and its concerns acted on. Frequently, the minority has a better solution than the majority solution and to cut of debate before all views are heard is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. It's poor reasoning, and makes for poor policy and poor government.
This is your chance to voice your concern about a Republican controlled country. The branches of government were established to be a system of checks and balances. This latest effort by the Republican Party would have long standing consequences for all Americans. I believe that the majority of Americans do not want only one view represented in our government. Our country was established as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, not a government of Republicans by Republicans and for Republicans.
As a member of the U.S. Senate, I feel it is your duty to ensure that all Americans as well as all of your constituents have a voice in their government. I want you to consider the impact your vote has on the future of democracy in America.
Sincerely,
Jake Thomson
Go thou, and do likewise.
Thanks!