John Kerry - Stand with Us: No on Alito

[kerrygoddess]

John Kerry - Stand with Us: No on Alito
January 23rd, 2006

John Kerry announced on ABC’s “This Week” yesterday that he will No on Alito (see earlier coverage on Kerry on “This Week” here, here & here).

John Kerry just sent out an email with a petition against Alito. Kerry plans to enter all of the names on the petition into the Congressional Record when he goes to the Senate floor to speak out against Judge Alito. Kerry says, “I’ll show my Senate colleagues that as far as the American people are concerned, this is not some inside the beltway conversation; this is a landmark struggle for the future of our nation.”

Here’s the email — Sign the Petition!

I’ve studied Judge Alito’s legal record. I met with him one-on-one. After all this, I am left with one simple conclusion: if Judge Alito becomes Supreme Court Justice Alito, he will move the Court backwards.

I will vote against Judge Alito’s confirmation, and I hope a majority of Senators choose to join us on the Senate floor, voting and speaking out against him. I know we face tough odds, but this is an important fight.

The bottom line is Judge Alito cannot be trusted on the Supreme Court. We can’t trust him to stand up to government abuse of power. We can’t trust him to ensure all citizens enjoy equal protection under the law. We can’t trust him to protect our right to privacy. We can’t trust him to defend mainstream American values.

To muster enough Senators to defeat Judge Alito, the American people have to make it clear that they are against his nomination. That’s where you come in. By speaking out, you will help us convince other Senators to join our fight.

MORE & LINKS - http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=1722

SIGN THE PETITION HERE - http://www.johnkerry.com/action/alito/

[Bobbieo]

1. Kerry's No On Alito

I've already signed it but my 2 Senators are McCain and Kyle. I tried!!!!!!!

[enough already]

2. Why won't he filibuster it if he feels this strongly?

What does he think he has to lose?

[New Earth]

3. when did he specifically say he wouldn't?

[kerrygoddess]

4. He has not said he won't

It seems they (Dem Senators)are not laying their cards on the table, which is smart!

[enough already]

5. Fair point

I hope you're right. this nazi has to be defeated.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

6. what a pleasant wake-up call Kerry Goddess

The early morning timing is impeccable. Your thread awakened my from a nightmare I was having about America abandoning Democracy... The dream seems to have lasted for years but now it may just fade away.