Dodd Goes to the Mat: Says he will filibuster FISA (Hamsher, FDL)

[swag]

http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/19/dodd-goes-to-the-mat-says-he-will-filibuster-fisa/#comments

from the Dodd campaign:

Are you willing to go to the mat to restore the Constitution?

Just last night, we heard there are plans to disregard Senator Dodd’s intention to place a hold on a FISA bill that includes amnesty for telecommunications companies.

That would be a pretty extraordinary move, but Chris Dodd has pledged to stop this horrible bill any way he can.

So if the hold is not honored, he is prepared to go to the Senate floor and filibuster.

Rolling back the Bush Administration assault on the rule of law has been a major focus of Chris Dodd’s work in the Senate — and it’s also a centerpiece in his campaign for President.

[grasswire]

1. If you support this defense of the Constition

...I suggest sending Dodd a campaign donation of $17.76. Right now. He'll get a message that people are responding to his courage.

[rocktivity]

2. It's supposed to be a compromise bill? What's the compromise?

It sounds like Bush gets exactly what he asked for. What concession does he make to the Dems?

:shrug:
rocknation

[robinlynne]

4. exactly. All the compromises seem to end up that way. I want no more negotiating with

republicans in back rooms at all!

[orleans]

11. the ugly concession bush makes to the dems:

bush: i'm gonna let harry reid blow me
reid: ok

[NewYorkerfromMass]

3. Wow. I may have to dig in for another $100

on top of yesterday's 100 for FISA.
Dodd is impressing me for sure!

[flyarm]

5. Dodd just got a donation from me and alot more than $17.76!! eom

[Benhurst]

6. Our other three presidental candidates in the Senate -- Clinton, Obama and Biden-- should join him.

edited :spank: to include Biden.

[rocktivity]

8. Obama's come out against it

(link). But I don't know if he's officially standing with Dodd. He should DEFINITLEY be encouraged.

:headbang:
rocknation

[Benhurst]

16. Good! And he should join in a fillibuster with Dodd if one is necessary, as should

all our senators, especially the presidential candidates.

If Reid brings the bill to the floor it will be a disgrace and he should be forced to resign as the Majority Leader.

[swag]

7. Looks like Feingold might have Dodd's back:

http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/19/feingold-to-back-dodd-up/#comments

[Benhurst]

17. Feingold? Feingold! Wow! Great! What about Boxer?

[Hawkowl]

9. He will get my vote

I will vote for any of the candidates that take a stand to stop our fascist, criminal, dictator.

[The Stranger]

10. "ONE MAN WITH COURAGE MAKES A MAJORITY."

-Andrew Jackson

[bunkerbuster1]

12. Can you say "Top Tier Candidate?"

Can you say "Dodd's my guy now?"

I know I can.

Can you say that, boys and girls?

[The Stranger]

13. DODD FOR PRESIDENT AND STARK FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.

[spanone]

14. Go Senator Dodd

[The Stranger]

15. Kick it!