MyDD :: Chris Dodd is not alone on FISA

Chris Dodd is not alone on FISA

by Transplanted Texan, Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:28:45 PM EST

From the diaries, good to see Biden step up. Now how about Senators Clinton and Obama? - Todd

There has been much rejoicing in the Netroots over Senator Chris Dodd's announced hold on and potential filibuster of the FISA/wiretapping bill. I, too, greatly appreciate and approve of Senator's Dodd's efforts on this vital Constitutional issue. It is important to note, however, that he is not alone. At this very moment, Dodd's 2008 presidential rival, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joe Biden, is taking part in a live chat at washingtonpost.com. The following FISA Q&A just transpired.

San Francisco: Will you join Sen. Chris Dodd's hold and proposed filibuster on any FISA bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecoms? ...

Sen. Joe Biden: Yes.

Tags: Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, FISA, 2008, President (all tags)

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Re: Chris Dodd is not alone on FISA (2.00 / 3)

Well good for Joe Biden then. I find it hard to believe that Obama and Clinton will join in but one never knows. Again, good for Biden. He is doing what is right for America.

If it's good enough for Joey it's good enough for Hillary! Like two peas in a pod.

by Hillary Lieberman on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 05:27:32 PM EST

Where is Clinton and Obama? (2.00 / 3)

Finally, some backbone by some.

by dataguy on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:33:28 PM EST

But not from our "front runners"... (none / 0)

Our supposed "leaders". When will Senators Clinton and Obama join Joe Biden and Chris Dodd in agreeing to filibuster this horrible "FISA reform" (read DEFORM) bill? Our Constitutional rights are at stake now. And if the "front runners" can't lead on this, then why are we looking at them to lead our party and our nation next year?

No way, no how, no McCain! :-)

by atdleft on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:50:44 PM EST
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Re: But not from our "front runners"... (2.00 / 1)

If it were up to me, I'd flip the two tiers.

The Wayward Episcopalian

by Transplanted Texan on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 07:03:14 PM EST
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Re: Chris Dodd is not alone on FISA (2.00 / 2)

Good deal! Thanks Chris and Joe!

by benny06 on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:34:36 PM EST

Re: Chris Dodd is not alone on FISA (2.00 / 1)

This is why a long primary season is to our advantage. If you know what I mean.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:44:34 PM EST

Yep, I know what you mean... (2.00 / 1)

And this is coming from someone who's been supporting Barack Obama since February. However, I must admit that I'm getting increasingly frustrated over his inability to take charge and take the lead on issues like restoring our Constitutional rights. He made some statement today saying he doesn't like this bill, so why can't he match his words with action? Why can't he agree to filibuster this terrible bill? If Obama can't take the lead now, when we're in a Constitutional crisis, then why should I think he's better equipped to lead than any of the other Democrats running?

No way, no how, no McCain! :-)

by atdleft on Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 06:54:54 PM EST
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