According to posts on Democratic Underground - staffers at John Kerry's office have responded to questions and confirmed that John Kerry will support a Filibuster of Samuel Alito.
I just called the press office and they aren't aware of this so there may be a misunderstanding. I'm waiting for an email while they try to track this down.Update
Hey Sandy--
Yes, Kerry would vote no on cloture (i.e. support a filibuster) - so that's correct.
Not only that, but Kerry also has an Web Petition in place for supporters to sign.
From John Kerry.com
I've studied Judge Alito's legal record. I met with him one-on-one. After all this, I am left with one simple conclusion: if Judge Alito becomes Supreme Court Justice Alito, he will move the Court backwards.
I will vote against Judge Alito's confirmation, and I hope a majority of Senators choose to join us on the Senate floor, voting and speaking out against him. I know we face tough odds, but this is an important fight.The bottom line is Judge Alito cannot be trusted on the Supreme Court. We can't trust him to stand up to government abuse of power. We can't trust him to ensure all citizens enjoy equal protection under the law. We can't trust him to protect our right to privacy. We can't trust him to defend mainstream American values.
To muster enough Senators to defeat Judge Alito, the American people have to make it clear that they are against his nomination. That's where you come in. By speaking out, you will help us convince other Senators to join our fight.
Go here (http://www.johnkerry.com/...) to sign the Petition yourself.
And don't forget pass it on.
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