The Other Tennessee Senator: Alexander Says Nuclear Option NOT a Good Idea

This post at Daily Kos identifies a number of Republican Senators who will vote against the Nuclear Option - if they vote their conscience. Tennessee's Lamar Alexander is one.


"I am one of the Republicans who believe such a rules change is not a good idea--not good for the Senate, not for the country, not for Republicans, and not for Democrats. The Senate needs a body that by its procedures gives unusual protection to minority rights."

-- Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee -- Senate floor statement, 04-12-05

As the Daily Kos post stresses, many Republicans will not vote their conscience. Under the leadership of the likes of Bill Frist, Lamar Alexander will likely have his arm twisted so thoroughly that he'll vote against his better judgement. Urge Sen. Alexander to vote his conscience.

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