Pelosi: "An army of allies stands ready to pass standalone DADT repeal in House"

[Clio the Leo]

On Senate Failure to Advance ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
December 9th, 2010 by Speaker Pelosi

The failure of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal, as part of the Defense Authorization bill, on a procedural vote in the Senate is a serious disappointment to the many who have worked so hard to close the door on a fundamental unfairness.

Since the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ has broad support among Senators, our troops, and the American people, it is my hope that that the Senate will move forward with an alternative legislative method. The bipartisan proposal from Senators Lieberman and Collins provides renewed hope that progress is still possible in the Senate; an army of allies stands ready in the House to pass a standalone repeal of the discriminatory policy once the Senate acts.

Moving forward to end the days of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ will honor the service and sacrifice of all who dedicate their lives to protecting the American people.

http://www.speaker.gov/blog/?p=3243

[AlinPA]

1. It will be DOA in the Senate. Filibustered. This country is screwed. nt

[Demoiselle]

2. I hope you're wrong. But at this point...

I'm just grateful for her fighting words.

[Teaser]

3. The senate is an instrument of oppression

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[Clio the Leo]

4. Lieberman Tweeted tonight he had 60 votes...

.... we shall see.

[AlinPA]

6. He tweeted the other day that he had 60 votes. I can't believe him.

[Phx_Dem]

5. Whatever, Nancy. The House isn't the problem. n/t

[donco6]

7. As much as I appreciate her effort - it'll never get out of the Senate now.

The Repubes will just adjust their votes to keep it out of reach. They have NOTHING to lose.

[Occam Bandage]

8. Congress has failed. It's up to the President now.

If Obama suspends DADT now, there will be, at the very minimum, two years before a Republican takes office. That is two full years to prove that gays serve just as honorably as straights. While I wouldn't put anything past the Republicans, I can't imagine any Republican canny enough to become President wanting to expend political capital on attacking the troops.