Let's Burn Up the Phone Wires

WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE: I regret to reveal that this morning's Albuquerque Journal reports that Senator Bingaman still hasn't made up his mind on how he will vote on Alito. Can you imagine? What is he thinking? What is he pondering? I can't imagine any real Democrat supporting this dangerous, radical ideologue but apparently Senator Bingaman is operating on a different wavelength than other Democrats and most every editorial page of note.

Filibuster Alito:

Bingaman's DC Office

Phone Number is 202.224.5521

Senator Patrick Leahy says:

"This is a nomination that I fear threatens the fundamental rights and liberties of all Americans now and for generations to come. This President is in the midst of a radical realignment of the powers of the government and its intrusiveness into the private lives of Americans. This nomination is part of that plan. I am concerned that if confirmed this nominee will further erode the checks and balances that have protected our constitutional rights for more than 200 years. This is a critical nomination, one that can tip the balance on the Supreme Court radically away from constitutional checks and balances and the protection of Americans' fundamental rights."

Daily Kos has the latest on Dem opposition to Alito here and here.