i think making all judicial nominees immune to filibustering would be
disastrous...they want to eliminate a check/balance!  repercussions in
the here and now, and much more importantly, all the way down the line
are very very bad.

lisa

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From: John Kerry  
Date: Apr 1, 2005 2:40 PM
Subject: Clear-thinking Republicans?
To: kerry Æ lisazapato.com


 
 
 
 
 
 

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