Lieberman claims 60 votes for repeal of ‘Don’t ask’ policy

[cal04]

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/134115-lieberman-claims-60-votes-for-dont-ask-repeal

Sen. Joe Lieberman, the lead sponsor of a stand-alone bill to repeal the military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, says he has the 60 votes he needs to win.

Lieberman (I-Conn.) cited recent statements of support by GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Scott Brown (Mass.) and Olympia Snowe (Maine).

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted earlier this month to advance legislation that would repeal the policy, which bans gays from serving openly in the military.

“We’re over 60 votes,” Lieberman said Thursday afternoon. “It would be just wrong to let the opponents of the repeal of ‘Don’t ask don’t tell’ run out the clock so it can’t happen.”

[Tx4obama]

1. Barney Frank said this morning 'at least 62' - see link below

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x21428

[JuniperLea]

2. "We're over 60 votes"

I for one will be very, very happy when this is over! Whew!

[davidinalameda]

3. then bring the damn thing up for a vote!

what are they waiting for

[Tx4obama]

4. Votes for DADT repeal and Dream Act will be Saturday morning. n/t

[alcibiades_mystery]

5. Reid filed cloture tonight for both DADT Repeal and the Dream Act

They're waiting for Saturday morning.