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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied Bigotry & Obstruction In The U.S. Senate The Constitution is straightforward about the few instances in which more than a majority of the Congress must vote: A veto override, a treaty, and a finding of guilt in an impeachment proceeding. Every other action by the Congress is taken by majority vote . . . Democracy means majority rule, not minority gridlock. Over the two days I spent last week in Washington observing the Senate special session on "Justice For Judges" I heard lots of words—but not those above. Those erudite comments were nonetheless uttered...

Photo credit: Julia Ewan - The Washington Post A multitude of conservative and Republican groups came together Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to help Republican senators highlight the obstruction by the Democrats of high profile judicial nominations made by President Bush. The Justice for Judges Marathon began at 6pm Wednesday. It featured continuous debate on the Senate floor by both parties through Friday morning. The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic was honored to be asked to help. We were able to provide homemade food, assistance in the War Room and the Mansfield Room, moral support in the Senate Gallery, and hundreds...

...Republicans scheduled the talkathon, called "Justice for Judges," in hopes of rallying Americans against Democrats, who have blocked four U.S. Appeals Court nominees so far: Alabama Attorney General WILLIAM PRYOR, Texas judge Priscilla Owen, Mississippi judge Charles Pickering and lawyer Miguel Estrada...

As I write this column, a dramatic debate is taking place in the Senate chamber. The "Justice for Judges" debate initiated by Republicans began Wednesday evening as a last-ditch effort to compel filibustering Senate Democrats to allow a vote on four of President Bush's judicial nominees. Democrats have refused to allow a vote on these four well-qualified nominees largely because they embrace a Judeo-Christian perspective in their personal lives. It's important to note that several other Bush nominees face potential filibustering by Democrats in the near future. This type of filibuster has never before taken place in the Senate....

This morning, we know for sure: the Senate Republicans are serious about President Bush’s judicial nominees. There had been some question. Up until 6 PM last night, all the Majority Leader Bill Frist and his staff had to offer was talk. We heard from the Senator’s senior advisor that Frist had an “itchy trigger finger” to get something done about the nominees being filibustered by his Democrat colleagues. Months ago, they told us to “get ready for hardball.” Even before that, it was “Anything is possible, nothing is off the table.” And so when Frist’s staff told us last week,...

(CNSNews.com) - Is the 30-hour debate taking place in the Senate "a colossal waste of time" or a "bold step" toward ending an unconstitutional outrage? The answer to this question depends on whether you're for or against the "Justice for Judges" marathon. The Senate historian's office Wednesday stated that the Republican-led effort is the longest non-stop discussion in that chamber since a 30-hour, 41-minute session in 1994 on campaign finance reform. Even before the debate got underway at 6 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) called the GOP strategy "a colossal waste of time." He added: "The Republicans...

Press Conferences 11/136:30 am Liberty and Property in the Judicial Process Host: Americans for Tax Reform Speakers: Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform Charles Francis, Republican Unity Caucus Brian Robertson, Defenders of Property Rights Maria Heil, Second Amendment Sisters Jeremy Rabkin, Cornell University Jason Wright, Frontiers of Freedom Kent Scheidegger, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation 7:30 am Judicial Confusion: International Law or the U.S. Constitution?Host: Eagle ForumSpeakers: Jessica Eshard, Eagle Forum Wendy Wright, Concerned Women for America Bill Saunders, Family Research Council Austin Ruse, Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute 8:30 am Judicial Activism on Women's IssuesHost: Concerned Women for AmericaSpeakers:...

PROMINENT DEMOCRAT SENATORS ON THE RECORD: * Tom Harkin (D-IA) "Have the guts to come out and vote up or down….And once and for all, put behind us this filibuster procedure on nominations." (Cong. Rec., 6/22/95, S8861) * Joseph Biden (D-DE) "everyone who is nominated is entitled to have a … vote on the floor." (Cong. Rec., 3/19/97, S2540) * Richard Durbin (D-IL) "If, after 150 days languishing on the Executive Calendar that name has not been called for a vote, it should be. Vote the person up or down." (Cong. Rec., 9/28/98, S11021) * Carl Levin (D-MI) "If a...

 Tonight on RFR8pm eastern Always Right w/Chuck MuthKay Daly (President, Coalition for a Fair Judiciary and RFR Show Host) interviews Sen Orrin Hatch. Topic: The Justice for Judges Marathon10pm eastern On Fire! with Tom AdkinsWednesday: LIVE FROM THE SENATE5pm eastern: Kay Daly & Chuck Muth Pre-Game Marathon Show10pm eastern-midnight- Kay Daly and Chuck Muth: senate update and discussion Thursday: LIVE FROM THE SENATEWatch FR for updates on interview schedule Listen LiveChatJUSTICEFORJUDGES.COM 

After months of promising conservatives that they will confront the Democrats who are blocking President George W. Bush's judicial nominations, Senate Republicans will force a "real" filibuster to take place on the floor of the United States Senate beginning Wednesday evening. All 51 members of the Republican caucus in the U.S. Senate will be present for the "Justice For Judges Marathon" starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and ending at midnight Friday morning. The 30-hour debate is expected to demonstrate GOP solidarity behind Bush's judicial nominees. Several of the president's nominees have been prevented from having an up or down...

Kay Daly of the Coalition for a Fair Judiciary has asked the D.C. Chapter of Free Republic to assist in coordination efforts during the upcoming 30-hour marathon Senate session to call attention to the blatant Democrat obstruction of judicial nominees. The session will begin on Wednesday and end sometime Friday. All FReepers and Lurkers in good standing within the metro D.C. area or within easy driving distance in nearby states are invited and encouraged to show their support by their presence in the Senate Gallery and at press conferences to be held frequently during this extended session. If you cannot...

WASHINGTON — Weary of Senate Democrats' continued efforts to block President Bush's judicial nominees, Republicans have planned a 30-hour, all-night session Wednesday to force a marathon debate about Democratic stalling tactics that have left several nominations in limbo. The talkathon, supported by the entire 51-member GOP caucus, would freeze the business of the Senate, preventing further work on the nine unfinished fiscal year 2004 spending bills, a comprehensive energy measure and Medicare legislation. It also endangers the target recess date of Nov. 21. "The objective is to get an up or a down vote. These nominees deserve their day in...

A brewing rebellion by conservative activists has prompted Senate Republican leaders to plan to devote at least 30 straight hours of debate next week to their bid to confirm a handful of judicial nominees being blocked by Democrats. The Republicans are bringing in food and cots for the "Justice for Judges Marathon," scheduled for Wednesday night through Friday morning. Despite the showiness, neither side expects the spectacle to change a single vote or resolve the bitter impasse. Like previous acts in the high-decibel fight over the lifetime judgeships, the planned all-nighter is unlikely to stir the typical voter's attention or...

WASHINGTON — Weary of Senate Democrats' continued efforts to block President Bush's judicial nominees, Republicans have planned a 30-hour, all-night session Wednesday to force a marathon debate about Democratic stalling tactics that have left several nominations in limbo. The talkathon, supported by the entire 51-member GOP caucus, would freeze the business of the Senate, preventing further work on the nine unfinished fiscal year 2004 spending bills, a comprehensive energy measure and Medicare legislation. It also endangers the target recess date of Nov. 21. "The objective is to get an up or a down vote. These nominees deserve their day in...