While
we strongly support measures to overcome the partisan obstruction
of the President's judicial nominees, we oppose any action to limit
the use of the filibuster on legislation.
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CFIF
Joins With Coalition to Correct Misinformation About the Constitutional
Option
In a letter
to Senate leaders, CFIF joined 50 other national organizations to
make clear that while we strongly support measures to overcome the
partisan obstruction of the President's judicial nominees, we oppose
any action to limit the use of the filibuster on legislation. The
letter sought to to counter misinformation from opponents of the
Constitutional Option who have made it clear that they will go to
any lengths necessary to ensure that the campaign of obstruction
continues.
Commenting on
the issue, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said, "None
of our proposals to give judicial nominees fair up-or-down
votes would limit the filibuster on legislation or bills. A lot
of these television ads you're seeing are flat wrong. The fact of
the matter is that nothing will ever prevent 'Mr.
Smith'
from
going to Washington and taking a stand on the Senate floor. And
we will guarantee he can vote to confirm or reject judicial nominees!"
[Posted
April 21, 2005 ]
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