I wrote a diary yesterday about Washington Senator Patty Murray being undecided on whether to support Judge Alito or not. I was critical of her taking a meeting with the judge at such a late point in the game. Apparently, a number of Kossacks from Washington State took up my call to arms to give Patty Murray a call and let her know how her constituents felt... And we were apparently heard... The following is part of a statement from her web site...
http://murray.senate.gov/
"After meeting with Judge Alito, studying his record, and comparing his answers to my criteria for judicial nominees, I have decided to vote against confirming Judge Samuel Alito, Jr. as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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The next justice will have the power to change the Court, change the country, and change our rights for generations. Judge Alito has a very troubling record. In his hearing and in our private meeting, he did not show he will be an independent judge who will uphold the rights and liberties of all Americans. With our rights and freedoms on the line, I will not take a chance on Judge Alito because I have serious questions about his independence and commitment to protecting our rights and liberties. "
One down, one to go. I just got off the phone with Maria Cantwell's Washington, D.C. office. Maria has yet to make up her mind. I don't know if Hilary Clinton has announced yet, maybe that's what Maria is waiting for. If not, I am at a loss to understand.
I think it would be a good thing if all Washington State Kossacks could get on the phone to Maria's DC office and let her know that she really needs to keep her progressive base energized for the fight ahead. And to get off the damned fence and join the fight for the America we are guaranteed by our Constitution.
No make nice Maria... Alito is a judicial thug in an expensive suit.
Oh, yeah... her phone is
D.C. - 202-224-3441
202-228-0514 - FAX
Seattle: 206-220-6400
206-220-6404 - FAX
website:http://cantwell.senate.gov/...