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Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans

By Jeralyn, Section Other Politics
Posted on Tue May 24, 2005 at 02:21:19 PM EST
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The radical right fringe today threatened three Republican Senators who signed onto the nuclear option compromise:

There were a few defectors, a few sellouts and that's troubling," said Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council. He mentioned three of the seven Republican senators who compromised with Democrats _ Sens. Mike DeWine of Ohio, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John Warner of Virginia _ and said, "There will be repercussions."

"I think McCain is going to suffer," said Chuck Hurley of the Iowa Family Policy Center. "He's a great war hero and I think he meant well, but it will be proven to be a mistake."

Many on the left, like Talkleft, remain critical of the compromise.

"This deal is more of a capitulation than a compromise," said Rep. Melvin L. Watt, D-N.C., chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

"This victory comes at a heavy price: The near-certain confirmation of at least three nominees whose contempt for constitutional liberties and disregard of precedent make them manifestly unworthy of judicial office," said John Podesta of the Center for American Progress.

....Reid is now a party to a deal opposed by the Congressional Black Caucus and other party powers.

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    Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans | 3 comments (3 topical)
    Re: Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 12:54:18 PM EST
    Great. The animal must chew it's own limb off to escape the trap. Keep up the good work, Perkins.

    Re: Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans (none / 0) (#2)
    by Che's Lounge on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 12:54:18 PM EST
    Considering how the "fringe" right reacts, it might be time to get those kevlar toilet seats.

    Re: Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 12:54:18 PM EST
    American Taliban James Dobson of Focus on the Family said: "This Senate agreement represents a complete bailout and betrayal by a cabal of Republicans and a great victory for united Democrats."

    Radical Right Threatens Compromise Republicans | 3 comments (3 topical)