Durbin and Whitehouse will oppose Mukasey’s nomination.

[tekisui]

In an impassioned speech, Sheldon Whitehouse rejects the AG nominee who has no opinion on torture techniques. Dick Durbin joined Whitehouse in saying no way.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) sent Mukasey a letter today, co-signed by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Warner (R-VA), indicating support for his nomination.

How can John McCain support him? He knows what torture is and how it feels.

video of Whitehouse at link: http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/31/durbin-and-whitehouse-will-oppose-mukaseys-nomination/

I always appreciate when Whitehouse speaks.

[atreides1]

1. Because McCain is an asshole

He's delusional and probably thinks that if he supports torture, that'll get him the "we hate all brown skin people" vote. Warner doesn't give a damn this is his last hurrah, and instead of going out with dignity, he's finally showing his true colors. As far as
Graham is concerned, I think he's looking for the Brigadier General's star, and the more he proves his loyalty to Bush, the more likely he is to get it.

[crickets]

4. That's "hypocritical asshole"

Jon Stewart just showed a clip of McCain last night talking about how horrible torture is and how he disapproved.

[Solly Mack]

2. the illustrious (snort) authors of the MCA of 2006

No surprises there...

[bdamomma]

3. Senator Whitehouse was on PBS Newshour last nite

with Lindsay Graham, and Senator Whitehouse said under no circumstances should the US being doing torture. Senator Whitehouse stand firm, I am so glad I voted for him!!!

[Virginia Dare]

5. John Warner is back in the hospital..

His health is failing badly. I wonder if he'll even be around for the vote?

[spanone]

6. mccain is a disappointment to mankind

[Blackhatjack]

7. Whitehouse continues to impress ... He is a rising star in the Dem Party

Wish he would move to North Carolina and run against Dole here.