Support thread for Senator Jeff Merkley. Holding the floor all night.

[nolabear]

He plans to hold the senate floor all night in opposition to Gorsuch. He's in hour three.

Let's show some love!

[Heartstrings]

1. Hang in there....

[TrishaJ]

139. So they ARE doing the filibuster it the

old fashioned way??

[Marthe48]

2. Kudos Senator Merkley

Please do not read Green eggs and ham. Please do not, do not.


But definitely, talk about all of the trump-putin dots, talk about all of the lies, all of the cheating, all of the conflicts of interest, all of the Russian treason. You ought to be able to go on all night just with those topics!

Love you dearly.

[lastlib]

21. A-honkin'-MEN!!!!!!

[font size=6] THANK YOU, Sen. Merkley!!![/font size]

We owe you a HUGE debt of gratitude!!!

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[Alice11111]

37. Great applause and recognition, last lib

[WheelWalker]

3. He's been vocal the whole way... there is no legitimate nominee but Garland. Walking the walk.

[Amaryllis]

74. He is just as articulate and substantive now as when he first started. Using his time to educate and

inform.

[dchill]

4. He's not my Senator, but I'm extremely proud of his courage...

and moral authority. Is it too much to hope that a few Republicans will get the gravity of their imminent actions and vote against "going nuclear" AND against Gorsuch?

[Marthe48]

24. Alien invasion

The Dems are like the remnants of humans fighting technically advanced aliens in Independence Day. Except the Dems are fighting insurmountable cruel and stupid repugs.

[Alice11111]

39. Yep! Yep!

[Amaryllis]

60. Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

[Paka]

82. He is my Senator!

Consistently on the progressive side of issues.

[fun n serious]

91. He's my senator too

He is the only senator to endorse Bernie, and then he did the right thing and endorsed Hillary after the primary. He'a good man

[MurrayDelph]

140. He IS my Senator

and I'm very proud to say that.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. K & R

[Raster]

6. Go Jeff, GO!

[dubyadiprecession]

7. Senator Merkley deserves our support as history will tell, he is on the right side of it.

As usual, the gop prides itself as a pig wallowing in shit!

[sheshe2]

8. Kick!

[rhiannon55]

9. Kick kick kick

[nolabear]

10. When they support us, we support them!

[aidbo]

11. My senator! K&R

[3Stones]

14. Our Oregon Senator!!

[krispos42]

12. Here's some love!

K&r

[brer cat]

13. K&R

[judesedit]

15. Thank you so much for caring about Americans

It is wonderful to see you stand up for the principles, morals, sensibilities, and humanity shared by Democrats. Bravo Senator Merkley. We will stand behind you.

[debsy]

16. Senator Jeff Merkley - representing our country and showing us the true meaning of patriotism.

Thank you, Senator Merkley! We support you completely.

[Qutzupalotl]

17. Thank you, senator!

[milestogo]

18. Thank you, Senator Merkley. Fight for us!

[Barack_America]

19. K&R.

[furtheradu]

20. Thank You!

GO, SEN. MERKLEY! Stay STRONG!

[PatrickforO]

22. Merkley is a good guy. One of our really good people.

[JCanete]

23. my first K&R! nt

[myrna minx]

25. K&R

[lunamagica]

26. K&R. Thank you, Senator Merkley!

[zentrum]

27. Thank you!

[nolabear]

28. Looking in on him, he's measured and holding his own.

Lots of visuals. I hope he's got staff working like little beavers keeping him supplied.

[Amaryllis]

65. He has a tremendously loyal staff. He inspires loyalty.

[stonecutter357]

29. K&R!

[nolabear]

30. You can tweet support @SenatorJeffMerkley #HoldtheFloor

This just might get collected and tallied.

[Amaryllis]

67. You can also like him on FB live:

https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/videos/vb.74374931545/10154431245691546/?type=2&theater

https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/videos/10154431245691546/

[defacto7]

31. Go for it, Jeff..

[notdarkyet]

32. Thank you for fighting the good fight, less the people fall into depression and despair, without

Champions who have power take a stand. You are speaking for millions.

[Achilleaze]

33. K & R

[calimary]

34. Good job, Senator Merkley.

[Norbert9]

35. So does anyone know what happens?

Does at least one repuke have to be present all night too or what? I'm sure most of them slither off.

Hats off to Senator Merkley.

[BadgerMom]

36. Thank you, Sen. Merkley!

Get that man some coffee for the long night ahead!

[ismnotwasm]

38. K&R

[Lilly52]

40. Thank you, Senator Merkley!!!

[Alice11111]

41. Thank you, Sen Merkley! We support you 100pc!

[Luciferous]

42. Thank you!

[herding cats]

43. My respect is his.

[dalton99a]

44. Kick.

[Delmette2.0]

45. Thank you Senator

We need your strength tonight.

[Hulk]

46. A corageous Senator who puts his constituents first.

A rare trait in Congress these days. There are others, of course, but he is without a doubt one of the best!

[Dem2]

47. I wish I could stand for that long

Ain't happening - he's doing a good thing.

[Cha]

48. To the Democratic Senator, Jeff Merkley!

Thank you! Mahalo, nolabear!

[Honeycombe8]

49. Love from this corner! They really are working hard on this one. The fighting Dems! nt

[jeaps]

50. Thank you! 👍

[TygrBright]

51. Tweeted @SenJeffMerkley: "Thank you for illustrating 'leadership' and 'public service.' n/t

[Snotcicles]

52. Thank you Senator Jeff Merkley. nt

[Viz]

53. Great work for We the People

we thank you from our hearts!
and we have your back!

[love_katz]

54. Love and support!

[skylucy]

55. K&R

[klook]

56. What a guy!

Those of us with no U.S. Senate representation -- i.e., only two backward Republicans (I live in Georgia) -- feel that progressive members of the Senate from other states are "America's Senators" and "our voice in Congress." I very much appreciate Sen. Merkley's progressive ideals and tenacious spirit.

[mountain grammy]

57. Thank you Senator Merkley!

[BigDemVoter]

58. Let him read poems and recite limericks all night long. . .

Or sing. . . or tell those motherfuckers where to shove it.

It's so GOOD to see somebody pushing back.

[Amaryllis]

59. You can like him on FB - he's on FB live here:

https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/videos/vb.74374931545/10154431245691546/?type=2&theater

https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/videos/10154431245691546/

[nolabear]

64. Thanks! I've been checking CSpan2 on and off.

[NBachers]

75. Thanks for the link.

[volstork]

61. Go, man, GO!

Thank you for standing up for us-- literally!

[yortsed snacilbuper]

62. K & R

[Guilded Lilly]

63. stay on course!!! save us from Gorsuch!!

[ornotna]

66. Bravo Senator Jeff Merkley

[Leghorn21]

68. Bravo, good sir. I am so proud to share a country with a gentleman like you.

His DC phone # is 202/224-3753...I have learned that I can call any Senator or Rep. I care to and say "Thank you!" - whoever's manning the phones is always glad to hear friendly words, and it's just - cool as hell.


Merci, nolabear!

[sprinkleeninow]

102. Just put a call in to the outstanding Senator. Gave him a big bouquet

of compliments/praise for what he's doing.
Wished him strength and a blessing to stay safe and be well.
Way to go! A bucket of love to Sen. Merkley. 💓🇺🇸

[proud patriot]

69. Thank you Sir

[TexasTowelie]

70. K&R. nt

[denvine]

71. Thank you!

I'm so glad we have some Senators that are willing to fight for what is right!

[vanlassie]

72. THANK YOU!!!

[Langkous]

73. Good Good Good

Good Vibrations
Smiling and supporting you
As you speak through the night
Gracias
Thank you
Dank u
Merci

[BHDem53]

76. Merkley! Merkley! Merkley! Merkley!

Thank You!!

[L. Coyote]

77. Thank you Senator, making us Oregonians proud.

Bravo!

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[Docreed2003]

78. Much love Sen! Thank you for fighting for us!

[California_Republic]

79. It's on!

Proud!

[3catwoman3]

80. One of the good guys, that I'd for sure.

My respect and thanks, Senator Merkley.

[Jim Lane]

81. He should be in the conversation for a spot on the 2020 ticket.

I'm not saying this in a sudden gush of enthusiasm for this one anti-Gorsuch stand of his. Merkley has a consistently good record. He doesn't have much national name recognition, but neither did Jimmy Carter in 1973.

[mr_lebowski]

83. WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!

[blue neen]

84. You are a patriot, Senator Merkley!

Thank you.

[still_one]

85. I hope there are allies to relieve him and each other

[AgadorSparticus]

86. Thank you, senator Merkely!

[Amaryllis]

87. FB no longer live. Here is another live stream:

http://www.kgw.com/news/politics/sen-merkley-speaks-for-hours-to-protest-gorsuch-nomination-to-supreme-court/428665857

[Amaryllis]

88. Daily Kos live blogging:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/4/4/1650291/-Merkley-filibuster-live-blogging-2

[NYFlip]

89. Lick

[JTFrog]

90. K&R

Not only holding the floor, but making an excellent case against Gorsuch.

It's been very enlightening.

[LakeArenal]

92. Gracias. Usted es un gran americano.

[Amaryllis]

93. Go to his website to sign his petition saying you stand with him in the filibuster:

http://www.jeffmerkley.com/petition/stand-with-jeff/e/

[Judi Lynn]

95. Thank you. n/t

[sprinkleeninow]

100. We just signed. Appreciate the info. you provided. 👌

[burrowowl]

94. Thank you Senator Merkley, thank you!

[flamingdem]

96. Strength to Senator Merkley

A patriot and not a sleepy head!

[Warren DeMontague]

97. Merkley is also the first US Senator to come out in support of the legalization of marijuana.

Go Jeff!

[certainot]

98. fantastic, the plagiarism puts gorsuch right there with clarence thomas

imagine how fast he'd be done if he was a democrat, with 1000 radio stations screaming away all day

OUTRAGE!!! what fucking hypocrites.

[MarinCoUSA]

99. Go Jeff! Go! No Tax Returns No Peace

n/t

[denbot]

101. K&R

Bravo Senator Merkley!

[GallopingGhost]

103. Thank you

thank you, thank you, Senator Merkley.

You are the best!

[NotMyPresident]

104. You will go down in History protecting our Democracy and the Constitution from Gorsuch

The plagiarizer and dangerous enemy of women. There are many with you in spirit!

[WyLoochka]

105. C'mon the rest of you Dems

Get down there and help Sen Merkley #holdthefloor - as long as it takes.

Don't change the rules - Change the nominee.

If he can't get 60 votes he failed the test. Next.

[MFM008]

106. Some democrats

Should go and carefully study his SPINE.......
Take notes.....

[nocalflea]

107. Much appreciated. Harris & Feinstein , feel free to jump in at anytime.

[moondust]

108. All Night Long!

[Mme. Defarge]

109. My Senator!

[democrank]

110. Thank you, Senator Merkley.

Stay strong

[Bigredhunk]

111. Thumbs Up

Do your thing Senator.

[VOX]

112. Thank you, Senator Merkley.

Thank you for doing the right thing in a very dark and anxious time.

[Sun shadow]

114. Bravo!

[stuffmatters]

113. Jeff!Jeff!Jeff!Jeff!

Always fighting for The People from voting ag TPP to standing against this SCOTUS vessel of dark, soulless ideologies and even darker antidemocratic money, means and motives.

[synergie]

115. Thank you, Senator Merkley!

Not so feeble, are we?

[annabanana]

116. damn man!

Hot stuff!

[Loryn]

117. So proud of my Senator.

Speaking when I went to bed, still speaking when I got up.

[pdxflyboy]

118. THANK YOU SENATOR MERKLEY!

[Ilsa]

119. Still going strong! Thank you Senator! nt

[LWolf]

120. That's my Senator.

He gets my support whenever he needs it.

[harun]

121. Solidarity

[byronius]

122. Go man go!

[classof56]

123. That's my Senator!!

Bless you, sir. Well done and long may you wave!

[ananda]

124. He's a hero!

I just wish it would do some good and keep Gorsuch off the court.

But it won't.

[defacto7]

125. You have my greatest admiration

for your determination to persevere in support of the American people, human rights, and freedom from tyranny. Keep the fight going.

[caroldansen]

126. Thank you Senator Merkley. Youre a hero, highly respected and a great man!

[mcar]

127. Thank you Senator Merkley!

[Nwgirl503]

128. I'm going to go by his local office today and drop off a card and flowers

I fell asleep listening, at about 2 am. I'm so proud to be an Oregonian, especially today. I'd sleep a lot better if there were more people like him in office.

[blueseas]

129. Thank you, Sir

[Permanut]

130. Proud to say, he's my Senator. n/t

[shenmue]

131. Yes!

[The Wizard]

132. k&r

[ailsagirl]

133. THANK YOU, SENATOR!!!

[Scruffy1]

134. K&r

[raven mad]

135. Got your 6, sir.

Thank you.

[LW1977]

136. K&R times a million

[lunatica]

137. Kick'd and rec'd

[R B Garr]

138. k&r

[saidsimplesimon]

141. Please

forward the thread to his office, unless you have other plans.

Thank you Senator Jeff Merkley. Flake and McCain represent Arizona, Flake is hiding behind McCain in silence?

[FiveGoodMen]

142. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Enoki33]

143. Proud he is my Senator.

[lordsummerisle]

144. k&r n/t

[nolabear]

145. I'm proud to know all y'all.

[NoMoreRepugs]

146. Proud to b a lifelong Democratic Party voter...

Way back when Nixon won 48 49 states, less than 3 years later it was hard to find someone who would admit they voted for him. Let's hope history repeats itself.