Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) plans to vote yes...now taking TALLY!

[Wordie]

His office is taking a tally of support/oppose Alito calls. Call NOW!

Ben Nelson (D-NE) 202-224-6551

You can also use these toll-free numbers (and ask for the Senators by name): 888-355-3588 or 888-818-6641.

Don't even take the time to explain WHY, just tell them that you think he should oppose Alito and support the filibuster. Be quick, so other calls can get through.

Please keep this kicked while Senate offices are open!

[blm]

1. KICK !!!!

.

[sasha031]

14. TOWNS AND ZIPS IN NEBRASKA

http://www.555us.com/555NE/555ne_zipcodes.htm

[boston bean]

31. I called, got right through. He knew I was calling from MA tho!

they must have caller ID.

[Freddie Stubbs]

43. Yes, they do have called ID

[AntiFascist]

114. um, can't you turn off caller id during that call? n/t

[mom cat]

95. When I called and told him I was from Boston. he still said that he would

pass it on to the Senator. Every call helps!

[Amaryllis]

52. Got through! Remember if you call local offices, you have an extra hour.

[indigo32]

2. are they screening for residency?

[Wordie]

12. They asked, but said I could participate in tally anyway! eom

[txaslftist]

3. kickn/t

[Clark2008]

4. Can't call, but is there an email address?

(I'm at work)

[Wordie]

18. Here it is:

Direct link to the Senator's email contact page: http://bennelson.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm
FAX: [phone]

[Clark2008]

44. Thanks.

I sent him a note from one Democrat living in a red state to another.

[TransitJohn]

121. Me too.

One redstate dem to another....please back the filibuster.

[JanusAscending]

113. DONE!!

I sent him an email, and told him although I wasn't one of his constituants, I do contribute money to the Dem. Party through the DNC. I implored him to STAND AS ONE, UNITED, DEMOCRATIC PARTY along with the BRAVEST of the Senate and vote NO on Alito, and to support the fillibuster. For once, I wish they would vote for the people instead of POLITICS!! DC

[fooj]

5. Holy crap! Dial the dude and give him a tally in the "no" column!!!!!!

peace.

[Beetwasher]

6. Wow!! That Would Be A Huge One!

n/t

[Avalux]

7. I called - very nice!

I told his office I wasn't a constituent and he said "that's fine - it doesn't matter" asked for my name and where I was from. He said I was marked down and thanked me for calling. :D

[Wordie]

41. Yes, very nice staff people. eom

[eek]

70. we are ALL constituents in these matters.

If it affects everyone, we are all constituents.

(especially the Presidential Aspirants)

[joeybee12]

8. I would suggest using the "imperial presidency" reasoning...

...how Alito would not be an adequate supporter of checks and balances...he could sell that better to his constituents than Alito gutting Roe.

[tblue37]

115. I sent an email with the argument against the

unitary executive and insisting on the importance of protecting the Constitution.

[RevolutionStartsNow]

9. I called

I wonder if he is just tallying from NE residents, or from everyone. But I called anyway.

[Avalux]

13. He told me EVERYONE - I'm in Texas.

:applause:

[Blue_In_AK]

10. Done - I got through the first time

Staffer said he'd pass it on. Did NOT screen for residency.

[mzmolly]

11. All circuits are busy! Calling again RECOMMEND THIS - EVERYONE!

:kick:

[JesterCS]

25. Called

Staffer Answered " Nelson's Office? "

"id just like to let Senator Nelson know he needs to vote No on Alito "

" ok I will let him Know, whats your name? "

" Chris "

" Ok Chris, I will let him know you called "

" Thank you "

[tblue37]

116. Not just vote no on Alito--

but also to support the filibuster.

[cal04]

15. thank you for the post. I just called and said PLEASE tell him

to vote for the fillibuster.
K&R:kick:

[Coexist]

16. On hold now!!!

this is a big one!

[Coexist]

55. got through - and they didn't care I was out of state.

[berni_mccoy]

17. Done

Kick

[KittyWampus]

19. can't believe I got through.

[Reader Rabbit]

20. Woot! Done!

I told him I was not a constituent, and he said, "I know." Was very polite, took my name, and recorded my vote! Could we be witnessing democracy in action? I think I may faint!

[JackORoses]

21. if Washington line is busy

try this:
[phone]

I just did.

[IndyOp]

40. PHONE NUMBERS FOR NEBRASKA OFFICES:

Thanks JackORoses for the inspiration!

Scotsbluf: Tel: [phone]

Chadron: Tel: [phone]

Lincoln: Tel: [phone]

Omaha: Tel: [phone]

[Niche]

22. busy, busy.... didn't Nelson vote "yes" on the floor?

[JackORoses]

28. there hasn't been a floor vote yet

he just said he just said he was leaning that way...

but that was then, this is now ;)

[mom cat]

23. I just got through the first time... DO IT!

[terip64]

kick

[Coexist]

24. done!

[sasha031]

26. I CALLED, THEY SAID HE IS VOTING FOR

:thumbsdown:

[mzmolly]

30. Don't believe it yet, keep calling!

I've been misinformed by "staff" on various occassions.

[Sydnie]

32. I just called, they didn't say that to me n/t

[debbierlus]

39. Can they detect phone number if you are calling through the toll free line

???

Toll free number:

1 888 355 3588

[Sydnie]

62. They didn't seem to care where you were calling from

This is of national interest and they should be listening to any American, on either side, that wants to express themselves on this issue.

[brook]

89. Every citizen. Yes.

I have mentioned that in all my emails and in some phone calls. This is a national crisis and must be looked at that way.

[unc70]

94. Caller ID always provided on toll-free numbers - no blocking

Always been that way, because called number pays for call.
No caller ID blocking on toll free calls.

[Wordie]

38. Yeah, that's what they said. But they are taking a tally, so it seems the

vote he announced could change. It looks like they are gauging the support. Let them know that Alito is OVERWHELMINGLY opposed!

[Sydnie]

27. Done - really fast!

Name, where you from ... gone! :woohoo:

[understandinglife]

29. Done.

Peace.

[Pachamama]

33. Done! n/t

:kick:

[debbierlus]

34. WOW! We are having an impact - GREAT WORK, EVERYONE

Thank you all.

You have made this week bearable.

:yourock:

[MelissaB]

35. done! Took three times to get through, but it was quick and easy.

[bear425]

36. Lines are busy, busy, busy. !!! Keep trying!

edit: Got through and asked staffer to tell him to please oppose Alito. Staffer said, "And support the filibuster, right?" I said, "Please and thank you."

[BigBearJohn]

37. I called and had everyone in my family call too!!!

[Gregorian]

42. Called. Urged to vote for a fillibuster.

Now we just wait? Argh.

[IndyOp]

45. Done! CALL NEBRASKA folks - you will get right through!

Lincoln: Tel: [phone]

Scotsbluf: Tel: [phone]

Chadron: Tel: [phone]

Omaha: Tel: [phone]

[sproutster]

46. Called. :)

[meganmonkey]

47. Kick & Rec!

Woohoo!

[Efilroft Sul]

48. Done! Kicked! Staff was helpful and appreciative! Go DUers!

[JackORoses]

49. while you're at it

go here click send message, and send Ben an Efax: (free mind you :) )
http://capwiz.com/thedeanpeople/bio/?id=10748

A message in the Hand is worth 2 in the Ear...
The fax lines are Open!

That site also has a listing for the rest of the Senate if you feel the urge to easily send your same message to others.

[Sparkman]

50. done...20 seconds well spent.

[radio4progressives]

51. K&R

:kick:

[wookie294]

53. Staffer just told me Nelson is voting YES on Alito, not filibuster n/t

[Wordie]

57. The hope is that the tally will convince him to change his mind on both!nt

[wookie294]

60. Thanks, then you're right -- CALL CALL CALL CALL CALL !!

Call Nelson! What the hell. It's worth the try!

[oregonindy]

54. call, call, call, call CALL!

[meganmonkey]

56. I just hung up 10 seconds ago

and he thanked me, said he'd "let him know", didn't say anything about already being decided....

[timber84]

58. ON HOLD

OK i'LL PASS THAT ALONG IS ALL SHE SAID

[Armstead]

59. Done

Knocking on as many pieces of wood I can find

[Liberal In Texas]

61. Done. Very polite staffer.

Mentioned that I used to live in Omaha, my mom still does and we're not in favor of Alito etc. Don't know if that was necessary or not, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

Got right through on the Lincoln number.

[fooj]

63. Just called...the guy who answered was informative, IMO...

He asked where I was calling from and I said "Well, (short pause) I'm calling from California." He said "That's ok. That works." He asked my name and the city I lived in and then told me that he has had quite a busy afternoon. I thanked him for his time and hung up. "That's ok" and "that works"...and telling me he was having a busy afternoon were all positive responses, IMO.

Peace.


KEEP CALLING THE SENATOR!!! IT 'AINT OVER TIL IT'S OVER!

Peace.

[justice1]

71. I'm from Nebraska and called

The woman in the Lincoln office said that he planned on voting for Alito.

[fooj]

77. Hope springs eternal!

Peace.

[AndyTiedye]

64. You Can Also FAX Them Via capwiz.com

:kick:

Can also FAX or email from this web form (FAX is better):

This one for Nelson:

http://capwiz.com/thedeanpeople/mail/?id=10748&type=CO&state=NE

This one for Chafee:

http://capwiz.com/thedeanpeople/mail/?id=40039&type=CO&state=RI

[jonas_stradlater]

65. Just called

They said they are getting a lot of calls from both sides, so I encourage everyone to call in!
Oh and does anyone know how when the offices close? Thanks!

[Liberal In Texas]

67. Probably 5 central time. But call anyway and leave voice mail.

And welcome to DU jonas_stradlater!

:hi:

[jonas_stradlater]

87. Thank you very much!

I'm just a long-time lurker, newbie poster. And I'll definitely be calling, you can bet on that!

[Wordie]

92. Yes...(a belated) welcome to DU! Glad you will call.

:hi:

[sundancekid]

66. got through ... as a doctor outside of NE, I asked he vote no on Alito &

yes to the filibuster, or at least ABSTAIN because I'm an American also in a red state, deeply concerned about this imperial presidency ... staffer was very gracious AND efficient ... yes, they are tallying!

[fooj]

69. Yes, they are. He said he had my name down on a list!

Peace.

[Wheezy]

68. What a sweet young woman...

...who answered the phone. Got thru pretty quickly.

[Zan_of_Texas]

75. I called. Got through to DC first try.

No quizzes, just took the plea for NO on Alito, support the filibuster or at least Don't Support Cloture.

[satya]

72. Got thru to a staffer after a couple of busy signals. nt

[KAZ]

73. Done..

Took a few tries, but they were polite. "They'll pass it on".

[Fiendish Thingy]

74. Done! asked my name and location, said I was counted n/t

[babylonsister]

76. All circuits busy; will keep trying/Update: DONE! nt

[PBass]

81. just got through

[me b zola]

78. done

[wryter2000]

79. Done

The fellow said they're really interested in hearing from his constituents, but he listened to me, anyway. On edit: He added "and support filibuster, right?" I said right.

Everyone if you call, please be pleasant.

[DancingBear]

80. Here is a verbatim conversation with a staffer in Ben Nelson's office

staffer: "Senator Ben Nelson's office"

me: "Yes, I'd like to voice an opinion on the Alito confirmation please"

staffer: "You'd like to him to vote against Alito?" <pause> "and support the filibuster"

me: "Yes, I most assuredly would"

staffer: "Thank you, I'll let him know"

me: "Thank you very much"


Notice that the staffer was literally able to fill in the blanks as to why I was calling. I made NO mention of what my stance on Alito was, but I am guessing that he is getting one hell of a lot of calls AGAINST the good judge.

CALL BEN NELSON"S OFFICE, DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[debbierlus]

82. I did it, too. Told him to come away from the dark side - & FILIBUSTER

[wryter2000]

83. You're right about that

He didn't have to ask my opinion. He already knew it. But he confirmed it with me, anyway.

[Wordie]

85. Same thing with my conversation. They must be getting flooded!

Good work, DUers! We are doing GREAT!

:applause:

[wryter2000]

84. I gotta say

If we get Nelson, we are something else!

[KAZ]

86. There is no way.

But we've got to try.

[lyonn]

96. Wonder if my e-mail to him a couple of days ago

will count in this effort? He wrote back saying the usual, thank you but he believes that Alito will following the law type info. I'm from another red State.

[smartvoter]

88. Done. nt

[huskerlaw]

90. Nelson's office put me on hold...

after I said I was calling from California.

I think they meant to hang up on me. :shrug:

Stupid ass Nebraskans. :P

[LiberalAndProud]

100. I resemble that remark!

[huskerlaw]

101. I'm a native Nebraskan

that was sarcasm...mostly. ;)

[LiberalAndProud]

103. Yea, I know. You GOTTA have a sense of humor if your a Dem in NE.

[huskerlaw]

104. Laugh, cry or move

It's certainly not easy. I don't miss it a bit, but more power to ya!

[BobMorr]

91. Told Randi Rhode

Called the Randi Rhode show to tell her to announce Nelsons and Salazars poll. Gave the numbers to her too.

[Wordie]

93. Great idea, BobMorr!

:applause:

[coffeenap]

97. Just got through to the Washington office. No questions, good manners.

[Wordie]

98. If he changed his vote, it would probably mean that

in his next election, he would have 1000s and 1000s of Dems faithfully making their way to the polls, to proudly vote for him, just out of gratitude. (Not a reason to change one's vote, I realize, but that's probably the outcome, were he to do so.)

[LiberalAndProud]

102. Would save my vote

It's that important.

1000s & 1000s of Dems in NE?! What a concept!

[StoryTeller]

105. Are there that many dems in NE???

I live in Omaha, and I sometimes feel my husband and I are the only ones. Though I know that's not true. :)

I called earlier in the week, and again today after seeing the notice about Kos' post urging people to call. I took a little extra time (figured why not, since I'm a constituent who voted for him) and asked why he was voting for Alito. The staffer gave me the usual answer, and I told her that it really confused me how he could support Alito, knowing the record the good judge has on things like individual civil rights and executive power. I asked her to explain this to me, and she said she couldn't, but that she'd pass along my concerns. And then I did the "please support the filibuster, or abstain from the cloture vote" thing and that was all.

But I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. I NEVER called any of my representatives (except once regarding some adoption legislation) before hanging out with all you DU'ers. You have inspired me. :)

So do call! But I would recommend not even mentioning the abortion issue. You won't win with that one. Focus on the concerns about executive power and the story about the farmer and family that was evicted. We're a rural state, and these are things that he can take back to his constituents as reasons why he changed his vote, (if he does) and hopefully they are reasons that will be acceptable because they affect the people here.

[Wordie]

106. Don't forget the Nebraska State forum, here on DU. eom

[StoryTeller]

107. Oh yes, I couldn't forget that.

I pop in there from time to time. I tend to read a lot, and not post often, because you all are much more knowledgeable than I am. :)

[acmavm]

99. Just called. The guy in Nelson's office doesn't sound too damn

interested. But I did leave a respectful message for Nelson to 'do the right thing'.

[electropop]

108. Got to Nelson's voicemail.

Allen's voicemail box was full. Now the Capitol switchboard is constantly busy. Good news.

On edit: reached Allen's Herndon office, and Warner's direct line. Left messages on both. Told "make my day" Allen that if he votes for Alito, we will ruin his day this November.

[DemonFighterLives]

109. Ben Nelson voice mail = Full = goodbye

I hope his constituents say goodbye to him next time.
:argh:

[MH1]

111. FAX # - [phone] (D.C.)

http://bennelson.senate.gov/contact/

[annabanana]

110. We can still get word through...

Lincoln: Tel: [phone] (mailbox full)

Scotsbluf: Tel: [phone] (mailbox BROKEN.. I think we busted it! lol)

Chadron: Tel: [phone] (left a voice message here just now)

Omaha: Tel: [phone] (left a voice message just now)

[Wordie]

112. Great thinking, annabanana! There is always his email, too, for the

weekend, posted upthread.

[NYFlip]

117. Just called Omaha number

Got through and the mailbox wasn't full. Asked him to vote no and support a fillibuster. Said it was important for the country.

[Vektor]

118. K&R

[progressoid]

119. called his Omaha office yesterday

[Straight Shooter]

120. Omaha mailbox full. It's 7:44 a.m. Pacific time, Saturday.

I'll try other avenues. I guess when he asked for a tally, he didn't realize how important this is to Americans.