John Kerry Supports Filibuster on Nomination of Judge Alito
by Pamela LeaveyThis just in… The Official Statement from John Kerry’s office on the filibuster of Samuel Alito:
“I support a filibuster of Judge Alito’s nomination. Judge Alito’s confirmation would be an ideological coup on the Supreme Court. We can’t afford to see the Court’s swing vote, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, replaced with a far-right ideologue like Samuel Alito.
“Judge Alito will take America backward, especially when it comes to civil rights and discrimination laws. His record speaks for itself. Rather than live up to the promise of ‘equal justice under the law,’ Judge Alito has consistently made it harder for Americans to have their day in court. He routinely defers to the power of the government, no matter how extreme. And he doesn’t believe women have a right to privacy that’s protected by the Constitution.
“The President has every right to nominate Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. It’s our right and our responsibility to oppose him vigorously and to fight against this radical upending of the Supreme Court.”
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Please let me repeat:
IT”S TIME TO STOP MAKING DECISIONS BASED ON FUTURE ELECTIONS. THE ONLY TIME IS NOW. IF TH RIGHT THING IS DONE THE FUTURE WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF.
JEEZISS CRIPES!!!!!
I stand firmly and fearlessly behind John Kerry who always tries to do what’s best for this country. And he takes big chances.
Godspeed.
They need to filibuster the nomination of Alito. The candlelight of our democracy has been all but extinguished. God bless you John Kerry. God bless America.
Peter
It appears to be happening… more here –
Let JK know you’ve got his back -
http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=1762
Go John, go! I hope the rest of the Dems have the stones to stand up to this trashing of our constitution by the neo-con right(WRONG).
I hope you realize that, this time, you must see it through. You have now taken on the hope for our constitutional liberties.
It is truly ” a test of conscience “.
Senator Kerry
Keep Going …. You are a brave fighter, and you have taught me much about determination, courage, and strength. I have a small sign here under your photo which simply says: “A Champion Always Manages to Smile.” Keep smiling …. We’ve got your back for sure. My prayers are with you on a daily basis.
Thanks again for all your efforts.
i am so glad that john kerry is going to attempt a fillibuster.
Tiffany, he is showing that he never lost his steam. He and Kennedy are leading the way to take back our country from those pirates in office now.
Tiffany
We all are. It’s a valiant effort, we need to keep up the momentum of keeping the pressure on.