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The Congressional Black Caucus is planning to walk out of tomorrows contempt vote against Attorney General Eric Holder, Politicos Jonathan Allen reports
http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/06/black-lawmakers-plan-walkout-during-contempt-vote-127484.html
We call upon all members of Congress to stand with us during a press conference on the Capitol Building steps during this appalling series of votes to discuss our nations most significant priority creating jobs, members of the CBC write in the letter Politico obtained. At this critically important time in our nation, we must work as colleagues rather than political enemies.
Civil rights leaders said yesterday that the contempt proceedings against Holder (over documents related to the botched ATF operation known as Fast and Furious) was actually about stopping Holder from enforcing civil rights laws.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/black-lawmakers-plan-walkout-during-holder-contempt-vote
Black lawmakers plan walkout during contempt vote
http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/06/black-lawmakers-plan-walkout-during-contempt-vote-127484.html
Black Lawmakers Plot 'Walkout Strategy' During Holder Contempt Vote
http://influencealley.nationaljournal.com/2012/06/black-lawmakers-plot-walkout-s.php
The Congressional Black Caucus has called a members-only "emergency" meeting on Thursday to plot a "walkout strategy" ahead of the scheduled contempt vote of Attorney General Eric Holder later in the day.
The plans, detailed in an email from the executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus obtained by the Alley, include circulating a letter disapproving of the vote and having lawmakers walk out of the Capitol to hold a press conference during the roll call.
The letter, a draft of which is being circulated for signatures, accuses the GOP leadership of "rushing recklessly to a contempt vote." The letter is being circulated among the Black, Hispanic, Asian and Progressive caucuses, among other.
"We cannot and will not participate in a vote to hold the Attorney General in contempt," says the letter, in which the signers urge that "all members of Congress to stand with us during a press conference on the Capitol Building steps during this appalling series of votes to discuss our nation's most significant priority--creating jobs."
Black caucus to stage walkout during Holder contempt vote in House
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/235229-black-caucus-to-stage-walkout-during-holder-contempt-vote-in-house
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The CBC is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday to discuss the details of the walkout and is planning to circulate a letter to House Democrats requesting that they join them on the Capitol steps for a press conference during the contempt vote.
The move comes less than 24 hours before the House plans to vote for the first time in history to hold a sitting attorney general in contempt of Congress for not complying with a congressional subpoena. Holder is the first black attorney general in U.S. history.
The walkout is reminiscent of a similar move made by Republicans in 2008 during a Democratic-led vote on whether to hold two senior staffers in President George W. Bushs administration in contempt of Congress.
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) then the minority leader led the walkout with Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) following closely behind him. Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is the sponsor of the contempt resolution against Holder.
CNN: Congressional Black Caucus plans walk out of Holder contempt vote
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/27/congressional-black-caucus-plans-walk-out-of-holder-contempt-vote/
A senior Democratic aide told CNN that in addition to the Black Caucus, which includes over 40 members, the Hispanic Caucus, the Asian-Pacific American Caucus, and the Progressive Caucus may also participate. It's unclear whether any Democratic leaders will join in the boycott
The number three House Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn, is a member of the Black Caucus. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings, who is expected to lead floor debate against holding Holder in contempt, is also a senior member of the CBC. There was no word Wednesday whether Cummings would participate.
Democrats preparing to boycott the contempt vote plan to stage a news conference on the Capitol steps - as the House is voting - to call on House Republican leaders to focus on creating jobs.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)valerief
(53,235 posts)Chorophyll
(5,179 posts)spanone
(135,866 posts)AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)Well, except for the some 30 Democrats, according to Tweety, that plan to vote with the wingnuts on the contempt charge against Holder. The NRA apparently has thrown down a marker on this vote and the timid, feckless, Douche Democrats are pissing their pants and falling in line with Issa. Ugh.
coalition_unwilling
(14,180 posts)SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)it makes me wonder exactly what did these assholes vow to uphold and to whom did they pledge their fidelity in executing their offices?
It's damn near Praemunire, and too bad that isn't a punishable offense under American law against the supremacy of the constitution.
(The offense under English law of appealing to or obeying a foreign court or authority, thus challenging the supremacy of the Crown.)
1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)to those 30 from the DNC and, possibly someone at the Whitehouse saying, "Okay, tell you what ... vote with the Democratic Caucus on this (and everything else) and we will match the NRA spending to support you; but vote against the Democratic Caucus on this and we will do everything we can to show you the door."
BumRushDaShow
(129,393 posts)In fact the whole Progressive Caucus should leave.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)coalition_unwilling
(14,180 posts)Dear Rep. Bass:
I know that re-districting means you will no longer be my representative come November. Fortunately, my new rep will probably be Maxine Waters (Whew!).
At any rate, I am writing to encourage you to join the Congressional Black Caucus' planned walkout of the House during tomorrow's contempt proceedings against Attorney General Holder. While I had and have many policy differences with Mr. Holder, the Republicans' attempts to smear him by citing him for contempt are a gross mis-use of its powers of as granted by the U.S. Constitution.
I eagerly await your reply.
Sincerely,
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Already there are Dems saying they will vote with Republicans, and this is how they win every time.
ananda
(28,875 posts)So sad.
benld74
(9,909 posts)McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)malaise
(269,157 posts)McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)tomorrow? Is it meant to force Obama to address the bogus charges against Holder so that he can not confront the SCOTUS. Too bad. He can do both.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)clang1
(884 posts)ANY of them, Republican or Democrat, that still believes in Democracy and Freedom needs to walk out. Refuse to participate in the CHARADE. THIS IS ABOUT PATRIOTISM. THOSE THAT WOULD DO THIS ARE PATRIOTS.
It is simple.
FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)Puzzledtraveller
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patrice
(47,992 posts)Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Have a nice day.
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radarluv
(30 posts)but I wonder if Allen West is a member and what his plans are.