I don't really care what J. Warner's explanation for this is. We'll defeat him in the long run (this term will be his last).  Let's replace a J. Warner with an M. Warner.

I strongly disapprove of his voting against this act, and I frankly find it out of character.

When Allen was a senator, Warner was the only federal representative that listened to my liberal concerns.  He was kind enough to listen to what I had to say, and sometimes even acting the way I wished he acted, and I think that he has earned enough respect to listen to his side of the story.

I contacted Senator Warner's office about this.  I began the conversation with "rumor has it that Senator Warner plans to run for another term..." Interestingly enough Warner's office said that Senator Warner has not decided if he will seek another term.

I then said that IF Warner hoped to run again he would surely not continue to support the Bush agenda (in this case Bush's dream of a line item veto) and kill the ethics bill.

I also asked Senator Warner to make a statement on the Iraq war.  Is he with his constituents or going to continue backing the Bush agenda?  They will pass my message along....

Buzz...Buzx....

"We'll pass this along" stuff every time. I imagine Warner's staff person sitting there filing their nails or clipping their toenails. When I write to him, I get a (usually form) letter that says, thank you for contacting me. It is important for citizens to be involved in their government. Here's why you're wrong.
At least now, I get to write and call Senator Webb, not Felix Allen.

is as phoney as the some one selling the Brooklyn Bridge.
He claims to be for the Military yet he has said nothing about the V plated Hummves against IED's are not ready for Iraq because of the Pentagon holding up funding. Or the Israel's trophy rocket guernade defensive weapon not being purchased because the Army is waiting till 2011 for a different defensive weapon. If he was really for the militaty he would speak up NOW. Instead he is still backing the "Village Idiot".

Jim Webb's already submitted his VA educational bill. Where was Warner on this? He's a Bush lover/lackey. He just postures better than most.

it's "hear hear," not "here here."  According to this site:

[Hear hear] originated in the British parliament in the 18th century as a contraction of 'hear him, hear him'. It is still often heard there although it is often used ironically these days.

We have two choices (among many):
  -- Create a list of issues to bash Warner with during the 2008 elections
  -- Make him as uncomfortable as possible right now.

I vote for the second option.  He voted against the ethics bill already; he is not coming out clearly for or against BushCo's "escalation" of the Iraq war.  And I'm sure between now and the end of this Congressional session there will be plenty more things he does or doesn't do on which we can mount an effective offense.  Making a list and checking it twice may work in gift-giving but this is politics.

So, I recommend that everyone start calling and writing Warner now -- why did he vote against the ethics bill?  why did he think it would be okay with his constituents to block ethics reform?  how has Pres. Bush demonstrated that he deserves more unfettered power like a line-item veto?  is he for or against the latest Bush "plan" (surge number 5 plus undefined obligations by Iraq government with no timeframe or consequences)?  Don't take waffle words for an answer, politely push for explanations, get Warner or his staff on the record.

There's no reason to give him a grace period while we plan for 2008.  Well, that's my 2 cents anyway.

it's time for Democrats to take that seat.  We need to make John Warner really, really think hard about whether or not he wants to take on the same "rag-tag army" that helped elect Jim Webb. Hmmmmm......

from Warner on authorization for Iran, too.

just like he won't say anything about the troop surge in Iraq.  He doesn't know where he stands and refuses to tell Virginians anything.

Warner has been up there so long I've little doubt he's very cozy with the Military development/contracting machinery.
Ethics? He's in so deep, this vote is not a surprise, line item veto or not.

Can someone share his e-mail address with me? Thanks

And I sooo agree-- M.Warner for Senate!!!!

but it's not on his website anymore. I couldn't find any online way to contact him.

Why would anyone vote against ethics reform in light of the outrageous corruption on the Hill???  Let us know who voted against the reform and we'll show our disgust with our votes. 
Did Warner offer an explanation?
Mark IN, John OUT!!!

VA Democrats: it's time to get serious about challenging John Warner.

Thanks for posting this.