Kerry asks Minnesotans to tell Sen Coleman to vote NO on Frist's attempt

[jean]

to nuke the filibuster. Here's the email Kerry sent:


Within a matter of days, the Senate could face a truly momentous decision - one with consequences that will reverberate across America for decades to come.

Senator Frist, the Republican Majority Leader, has a plan to make President Bush's judicial nominations immune to a Senate filibuster. If he can convince enough Republican Senators to go along, the nomination and confirmation of judges will become a tightly-controlled, one-party affair.

We're working hard to make sure the Senate doesn't cross this dangerous line. Here's how you can help.

Please Call Your Republican Senator Now!

Please contact Senator Coleman now. In polite and respectful language, make it clear that as one of his constituents you are counting on him to oppose Senator Frist's dangerous plan to deny millions of Americans any meaningful voice in decisions vital to America's future.

Senator Coleman's office can be reached at:
Mankato 507-625-6800
St. Paul 651-645-0323

To help us track the number of calls our campaign is generating and know where we need to place our efforts, please let us know you've made the calls.

http://www.johnkerry.com/callreport

There is so much on the line in this debate. And, I am convinced that if we mobilize as quickly and effectively as possible, we can prevent the Senate from taking the dangerous course that Republican leaders have called for. Remember, we're fighting for the strength and vibrancy of democracy itself.

Sincerely,

John Kerry

P.S. If you need extra incentive for making those calls:

* Imagine a world in which every appointment to the federal judiciary is a tightly-controlled, one-party exercise.
* Imagine the kinds of judges that will sit on the federal bench - even on the Supreme Court -- if George W. Bush never needs a single Democratic vote.
* Imagine the kind of decisions those judges will make that will directly affect your life and your constitutional rights.

[hippiepunk]

1. Christ almighty

a whole judiciary filled with fascists!:scared:

[MinneapolisMatt]

2. I've often thought...

...I wonder if the Republican's ever think of the day when they are no longer in power or are in a minority, and how changes like these would affect them then?

Stupid, stupid fools.

-Matt

[rodeodance]

3. he sent that email to all states with Repub. Senators

[catgirl]

4. My e-mail didn't specify Coleman (I'm in Minnesota)

it said to contact "your republican Senator".

[jean]

6. mine did - makes it handy to just pick up the phone

[Jensen]

5. Mine said to contact Sen Mel Martinez (r-FL)...

But I also contacted Sen B Nelson (D-FL) since his voting record is NOT much different than Martinez and told "My President" Kerry as much!