GOP Senators Nelson and Casey Face Pressure to Filibuster Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

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U.S. Senators Nelson and Casey, self-proclaimed "pro-life" Democrats from Nebraska and Pennsylvania, are under pressure from Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, to filibuster President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor. Terry's organization has launched a four-pronged attack plan to derail the nomination, citing the nominee's record and statements on judicial policy-making. The stakes are high as the GOP faces a critical decision on whether to put party loyalty or the lives of unborn children ahead of politics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, has launched a four-pronged attack plan to derail Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court.
  • The plan targets the Obama administration's commitment to abortion and Sotomayor's record on judicial policy-making, as highlighted by her statement: "Court of Appeals is where policy is made."
  • Senators Nelson and Casey, both "pro-life" Democrats, are being asked by Terry and others to filibuster Sotomayor's nomination.
  • Mr. Terry emphasizes the Democrats' two "weak links" in their chain, Senator Nelson (NE) and Casey (PA), who have expressed concerns about activist judges.
  • Randall Terry's statement emphasizes the importance of GOP leaders having the courage and integrity to filibuster an activist, pro-Roe judge.
  • Justice Alito's nomination in 2005 was filibustered by Democrats, setting a precedent for the GOP to follow.
  • Senator Nelson had declared he would vote against an "activist" judge, while maintaining his "pro-life" stance.

Statistics:

  • 2005: Democrats filibustered Justice Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court.
  • 2: Senators Nelson and Casey, "pro-life" Democrats, face pressure from Operation Rescue to filibuster Sotomayor's nomination.
  • 4: Prongs of Operation Rescue's attack plan to derail Sotomayor's nomination.
  • 1: President Obama has committed to the slaughter of children in utero, as highlighted by Operation Rescue.

Sources:

  • Press release by Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, May 26.
  • Randall Terry, Founder, Operation Rescue, states: "The filibuster trail was blazed by President Obama, VP Biden, Majority Leader Reed, Sec. State Clinton, and other Democrat leaders in 2005 with Justice Alito."
  • Web sites for Senators Nelson and Casey (www.tellnelson.com) (www.tellcasey.com).
  • Contact: Kathy Veritas, +1-904-687-9804, Web Site: http://www.randallterry.com/.