Posted on 11/21/2004 6:53:58 AM PST by NYer
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two senators who actively filibustered ten of President Bush's pro-life judicial nominees during his first term have become the new leaders of the Senate Democrats. One has a mixed voting record on abortion while the other is pro-abortion -- but both have voted for measures that would have gutted pro-life legislation.
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats chose Nevada Senator Harry Reid to replace pro-abortion Sen. Tom Daschle as their new Minority Leader. They also selected pro-abortion Illinois Senator Dick Durbin to move into Reid's vacated number two slot.
Reid has a mixed voting record on abortion issues, compiling a 55 percent pro-life voting record during the last session of Congress.
However, in addition to voting for every filibuster of Bush's judges, the Nevadan has often attempted to gut pro-life legislation by voting for competing measures that would render the bills useless.
Reid also met earlier this month with representatives of NARAL and Kate Michelman, the group's former president, to shore up his standing with the key pro-abortion group.
"Although casting some pro-life votes, Senator Reid is no ally of the pro-life movement," Douglas Johnson, legislative director for National Right to Life, told LifeNews.com.
Meanwhile, Durbin, who was unopposed in his bid for the Minority Whip post, has compiled a 0% pro-life voting record almost every year he has been in Congress.
The primary job Reid and Durbin have will be blocking pro-life judicial nominees with filibusters -- a task they excelled at during Bush's first four years.
Reid takes over a party that lost seats during the presidential election and now has just 44 members and the support of one independent.
However, they have more than enough to prevent Senate Republicans from closing off debate and having an up or down vote on any nominee. That's despite losing pro-life Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson, a Democrat who has consistently supported Bush's judicial picks.
The two new Democratic leaders will have outside pressure from pro-abortion groups to continue stalling on nominees they oppose because of their abortion stance.
Ralph Neas, head of the pro-abortion People for the American Way, told the Associated Press he hoped Reid and Durbin "would continue that strategy" of filibusters.
But pro-life groups say that Senate Democrats could lose again at the polls in 2006 if they follow Neas' advice.
"If Senate Democrats continue to obstruct well-qualified judicial nominees like Janice Rogers Brown, and to obstruct pro-life bills supported by 70 percent or more of the public, Senator Reid probably will find himself the leader of an ever-diminishing minority," NRLC's Johnson told LifeNews.com.
Ping!
So What...?
"Senators Who Oppose Bush Judges On Abortion Will Lead Senate Democrats"
Who else would lead the party of sodomy and abortion?
Why should this be surprising to anyone. Did folks think the Dems were going to all of a sudden become more conciliatory? Frankly I'm glad these two are in the leadership. The more trouble they cause, the harder it will be for Dems to gain seats in the next Congressional elections!
P.S. To remember...
Ok, I'm somewhat better now.. and must say one positive thing about 'my Senator' (and "out of the mainstream" leftist extremist) - he answers ALL of his email. He knows I oppose him on everything yet answers each time with a very courteous letter. And it's actually on the topic I write him about and addresses specifics from my letter! How about them apples.
A courteous communist - who'd a thunk it?!?
Man, I feel much better knowing we have Senator Arlen Specter, to head these guys off at the pass.<(•¿•)>
I am pessimistic enough to believe that the Republican leadership has no intention of ever letting Roe be overturned. There will be enough well known RINO's to block these appointments, and provide cover for the leadership.
Congress could take this issue out of the hands of the Court anytime it chooses, but it won't happen, because the Court give congress cover to do what they really want, without taking the heat.
Being surrounded by "the enemy" both North and South' with China making inroads in Haiti and S. America, and the Anti-Bush Socialists in Canada; with Russia and China allying, North Korea threatening; with the Communists coming out of closets everywhere in the USA; and Iran gathering them all against us, have a nice day. We may not have too many left unless Almighty God intervenes.
Oh yes, I almost forgot.
THANK YOU WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON!!!!
Thank you for posting this, NYer. We must all fight this old media white-wash that "Sen. Reid is pro-life". The Democrats need to come around on this issue, but they still haven't yet.
This article was posted sometime back. In case you missed it, this should really make your day!
As for asking Almighty God to intervene, I sincerely believe that He did on November 2. God has extended the Bush term another 4 years, thus granting us one last chance to remedy the damage already done and prevent the further spread of the pro-death agenda. May He have mercy on us all!
Tragically, yes, my brother in Christ. Over 20 years ago I saw the signatures of members of Congress and the Senate on a document so like the Communist Manifesto, the Humanist Manifesto. The American people prefer sand dunes to looking at facts, (and who can blame them as hideously frightening as they are, and scoff at the messengers of so unpalatable information. And so this is where we now find ourselves.
Yes, God did, indeed, deliver George Walker Bush to America as a last reprieve, bless His Holy Name. May America open its eyes, remain alert, pace knowledgable votes in 2006, and, if necessary, fight to the death for the survival of Gods country. Again I say, repent your sins, my beloved country, change your ways, and pray.
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Well, it's gonna be 'put up or shut up' time about putting their faith into action, and I don't mean taxing us more to help poor people.
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