Dodd: "I'm not afraid to do this alone" (telecom immunity filibuster)

[wtmusic]

Dear wtmusic,

Let's get right to it and talk about how we stop retroactive telecommunications immunity from becoming law.

The way I see it, there are three ways to get this provision stripped from the final bill:

1.) The first step would be to make sure the idea doesn't make it out of the Senate Judiciary Committee -- where it will be considered shortly.

If we can get it stripped there, it will have to be offered as an amendment to the overall bill where it will be a lot easier to get 41 votes against retroactive immunity than 41 to sustain my filibuster if necessary.

Take a moment and call up members of the committee, let me know what they said, and join others in tracking our progress in stopping the provision right there.

http://chrisdodd.com/immunity

The other two ways:

2.) If retroactive immunity does make it out of committee, Senate leadership can honor the hold I've placed on any legislation that includes retroactive immunity.

3.) If leadership does not honor my hold, I remain committed to filibustering, and working to get the 41 votes necessary to maintain it.

This has the potential to be a long fight -- so let's build a solid foundation for our effort today by asking members of the Judiciary Committee to vote against any FISA bill that includes retroactive amnesty.

http://chrisdodd.com/immunity

I'd like to see a little more spine, frankly, on these issues. People tell us they want to lead, but a little leadership right now would certainly be welcomed on these questions.

I don't want to, but I'm not afraid to do this alone.

Chris

[Richardo]

1. I've said it before and I'll say it again

This guy gets all my 4Q contributions. :patriot:

[wtmusic]

2. You and me both

:thumbsup:

[KittyWampus]

4. please add to thread title "action on telcomm immunity" . People might not realise

[KittyWampus]

3. this might sound trite- but I like the way this info is presented. Dodd requires ACTIVE SUPPORT

this is something proactive DU'ers can do.

Let's see if this sinks to the bottom.

[mmonk]

5. Dodd is a leader.

Like his father was. Both have viewed the rule of law as fundamental.

[wicket]

6. K & R

:kick:

[natrat]

7. wtg dodd--stay off small airplanes

[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. K&R

:kick:

[judaspriestess]

9. I have always liked and respected Chris Dodd

He is the one I voted for yesterday on the dupoll of which candidate would you want to have a beer with. I would love to sit down and chat with him.

[DearAbby]

10. Kick, and Rec

this man needs our support. Sure he can do it alone, but why should he? Got anything better to do, than saving our consititution?

[DearAbby]

11. Kick n/t

[Horse with no Name]

12. WTG Senator Dodd

Actions do speak louder than words.

[ideagarden]

13. Call em' up

Sweet I just got this email. Common people DO IT! Give them a call. Two calls. How many phones do you have?

[wtmusic]

21. Undecided Dem senators in the Judiciary Committee:

Feinstein [phone] easier -> FAX [phone]
Durbin [phone]
Kennedy [phone]
Cardin [phone]
Schumer [phone]
Whitehouse [phone]
Leahy [phone]
Kohl [phone]

PS welcome to DU

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[spanone]

14. i'm with you senator

[DearAbby]

15. kick

[WI_DEM]

16. I'm warming to the idea of supporting Dodd in '08

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

17. They're Going To Make Him Apologize nt

[kath]

18. yeah, he'll have to apologize for being an eeeevul obstructionist.

I'm so sick of the so-called Democrats that I could just :puke: :puke:

[Uncle Joe]

19. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread,wtmusic.

[creeksneakers2]

20. Great move! n/t

[Purveyor]

22. I too found this email from Chris Dodd in my mail. Thank you for posting, K&R eom

[BelgianMadCow]

23. Real action. Real courage. Leadership.

[autorank]

24. His finest hour bar none.

This guy lives in the "real world" but he's behaving like a hero. I like it. More of the
same from the long timers.

[DearAbby]

25. kick...It's important

[DearAbby]

26. to the top

[Lucinda]

27. Can't rec so I'll just kick!