time is almost up
by John at 5/23/2005 02:58:00 PM
It is likely that tomorrow is the day when Senator Frist will hit the big red button and launch the nuclear option.
There are many Republican senators on the fence about this, and they may even represent your state. I know it's a pain, but you should give them a call to let them know you think they should oppose the nuclear option, and that they should vote to preserve the current Senate rules on judicial filibusters. It really might make a difference.
Arizona:
Sen. John McCain (R), (202) 224-2235
Delaware*:
Sen. Joseph Biden (D), (202) 224-5042
Sen. Thomas Carper (D), (202) 224-2441
Pennsylvania:
Sen. Arlen Specter (R), (202) 224-4254
Washington*:
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D), (202) 224-3441
Sen. Patty Murray (D), (202) 224-2621
or find your own senator here.
Call them now - they won't be answering the phone after office hours, which usually end around 5 pm EDT. Check out the links to get their state or local office numbers if you are running late.
Update: Be polite, be concise. Tell them who you are and what city you live in, and then tell them that you want Sen. So-and-so** to oppose the nuclear option and keep the current Senate rules on judicial filibusters in place. Did you call? If so, leave a comment...
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* you guys are probably good, but a little phone-luv from constituents can't hurt
** fill in with your senator's name, please, or you are going to sound silly
There are many Republican senators on the fence about this, and they may even represent your state. I know it's a pain, but you should give them a call to let them know you think they should oppose the nuclear option, and that they should vote to preserve the current Senate rules on judicial filibusters. It really might make a difference.
Arizona:
Sen. John McCain (R), (202) 224-2235
Delaware*:
Sen. Joseph Biden (D), (202) 224-5042
Sen. Thomas Carper (D), (202) 224-2441
Pennsylvania:
Sen. Arlen Specter (R), (202) 224-4254
Washington*:
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D), (202) 224-3441
Sen. Patty Murray (D), (202) 224-2621
or find your own senator here.
Call them now - they won't be answering the phone after office hours, which usually end around 5 pm EDT. Check out the links to get their state or local office numbers if you are running late.
Update: Be polite, be concise. Tell them who you are and what city you live in, and then tell them that you want Sen. So-and-so** to oppose the nuclear option and keep the current Senate rules on judicial filibusters in place. Did you call? If so, leave a comment...
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* you guys are probably good, but a little phone-luv from constituents can't hurt
** fill in with your senator's name, please, or you are going to sound silly
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