Biden not giving up on EFCA. Working on Specter

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Biden hopes Specter backs card check compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he believes Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter would have "an open mind" on voting for a bill that makes it easier to form unions if a compromise emerges.

Specter's party switch puts Democrats within reach of a 60-seat majority, which could overcome an expected GOP filibuster of the controversial Employee Free Choice Act.

The Pennsylvania senator disappointed labor leaders last month when he said he would not support the bill — also known as card check — in its current form. But he left the door open to supporting other labor reforms.

Biden told regional reporters in a telephone conference that he had not spoken with Specter about his position on the bill.

"But knowing Arlen, I believe Arlen will probably have an open mind if there's a compromise offered," Biden said. "But I don't know. That's my 34-year history of dealing with him. He's an intelligent, open-minded guy and I think he would listen to alternatives."

Biden said he remains hopeful that Congress will pass the bill, saying the White House is in "constant discussion" about it with labor and business groups.

"We are working very closely with labor, we support card check," Biden said.

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[Ian David]

1. "Anything to make him stop talking!" n/t

[Political Heretic]

2. Go Biden Go! Great news - need to know what the compromise would be.

Woo hoo!

:party:

Fight fuckers! Fight!!


There might be a compromise that is worth it, but it will really depend on what it is.

[Jennicut]

3. Good. Keep on him, Joe.

[jillan]

4. Go do your magic, Joe. Dazzle him with that smile.