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dflprincess

(28,079 posts) Fri Nov 14, 2014, 10:42 PM Nov 2014

So I called Klobuchar and Franken's offices about Keystone XL today

Klobuchar's Minneapolis office couldn't tell me what her position is so they transferred me to the D.C. office. As I've come to expect, the staffer became very rude as soon as he found out what I was calling about and that my opinion doesn't jibe with Amy-kins. She plans to vote for the pipeline because she thinks the State Department should be making the decision on this. I asked why the State Department and not the EPA but didn't get answer. I'll admit that I let the staffer's attitude get to me and I suggested that perhaps she should try listening to her constituents and then I asked how much the Koch Brothers have donated to her campaigns - after which he pretty much hung up me (did I strike a nerve?). I had more productive and pleasant conversations with Coleman's staff when I was telling them what a weasel their boss was.

I called Franken's office and, while the staffer was much nicer, he couldn't tell me how Franken plans to vote as they haven't received a statement from him yet. That sounds like BS but at least this guy was willing to listen to (what I assume) is an opinion opposite to Franken's.

I'm guessing that Amy is a lost cause but there might be some hope for Al. If you have the time here are their numbers:

Klobuchar 612-727-5220 (If nothing else, call for the fun of annoying her staffers)

Franken 651-221-1015 or 202-224-5641

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So I called Klobuchar and Franken's offices about Keystone XL today (Original Post) dflprincess Nov 2014 OP

I wouldn't blame Franken or staffers if he's holding back on speaking to the matter. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #1

That was a non-binding vote dflprincess Nov 2014 #3

Crap. Sorry to hear. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #4

Only a guess but I suspect she was trying to support Landrieu and voted no because so many of us jwirr Nov 2014 #8

What they print is that the issue is "American made steel". For pete's sake. They have eaten the glinda Nov 2014 #7

Amy has tended to favor Wellstone ruled Nov 2014 #2

Do not forget that it is Amy who introduced/Co-Sponsered the Bill to be able to shoot wolves here. glinda Nov 2014 #6

Thanks for putting up with the grief. Sad that only 2 out of our 10 Congress people have, or may, progree Nov 2014 #5

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

1. I wouldn't blame Franken or staffers if he's holding back on speaking to the matter.

Reply to dflprincess (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 10:50 PM

Nov 2014

There may be strategic reasons for not going public, yet, and I hope that this is the reason you didn't get a straight answer.

Klobuchar voted No on the pipeline at least once before, no?

http://archive.southsidepride.com/2013/04/articles/Klobuchar_votes-no.html

dflprincess

(28,079 posts)

3. That was a non-binding vote

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 11:03 PM

Nov 2014

now that it actually matters, her staff says she's supporting it - and they really aren't interested in hearing from anyone who disagrees with her (this is always the case with Amy's staff).

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

4. Crap. Sorry to hear.

Reply to dflprincess (Reply #3)

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 11:05 PM

Nov 2014

Obama has come out pretty strongly, one would think that would provide cover.

Politics in a state or district that might get some of the work, temporary as these jobs may be, has to be messy.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)

8. Only a guess but I suspect she was trying to support Landrieu and voted no because so many of us

Reply to dflprincess (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 04:09 PM

Nov 2014

contacted her. I had faith in Al from the start.

glinda

(14,807 posts)

7. What they print is that the issue is "American made steel". For pete's sake. They have eaten the

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 09:54 PM

Nov 2014

stupid pill. Our Party has lost its backbone for many of them. I was sad awhile back to hear that Franken was for the Pipeline. Nolan says he is also. Both hedge trying to say "but environmental reviews"....ya but we know how that goes. I gave no money this year because of this. I know....it is only about 10-20 dollars but it is braking my heart that we have such ignorant humans in office.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

2. Amy has tended to favor

Reply to dflprincess (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 10:50 PM

Nov 2014

the Corporate side of the DFL. Got to remember the Unions want the jobs even though temp. Money trumps environmental wants and needs. Can imagine the calls coming from her money baggers.

glinda

(14,807 posts)

6. Do not forget that it is Amy who introduced/Co-Sponsered the Bill to be able to shoot wolves here.

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 09:51 PM

Nov 2014

She is more right than a Blue Dog in my opinion. Her track record on environmental votes is middle of the chart. Just above the conservative Dems and well below the ones who are consistent on environment such as Ellison.

progree

(10,909 posts)

5. Thanks for putting up with the grief. Sad that only 2 out of our 10 Congress people have, or may,

Reply to dflprincess (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 12:28 AM

Nov 2014

vote no.

I'm sure you've seen the thread where only 2 of our 8 House members -- the core metro Ellison and McCollum -- voted no (Keystone XL Oil Pipeline: How MN Reps voted in US House http://www.democraticunderground.com/10593674 )

Now, worst case but very possible, add 2 of our senators as yes votes,

then counting both representatives and senators, our congressional delegation would be 2 no votes out of 10 votes.

Counting Dems only, 2 no votes out of 7.

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