Here's the latest from the morning's WaPo:

Senate Republicans who earlier this week helped block deliberations on a resolution opposing President Bush's new troop deployments in Iraq changed course yesterday and vowed to use every tactic at their disposal to ensure a full and open debate.

In a letter distributed yesterday evening to Senate leaders, John W. Warner (Va.), Chuck Hagel (Neb.) and five other GOP supporters of the resolution threatened to attach their measure to any bill sent to the floor in the coming weeks. Noting that the war is the "most pressing issue of our time," the senators declared: "We will explore all of our options under the Senate procedures and practices to ensure a full and open debate."

Warner and Hagel and all the other Republicans who signed on to the "procedural" vote to deny cloture should  have a group picture taken wearing flip-flops along with the natty suits they wear when appearing on the Senate floor.  The American people did not send these Senators to Washington to put "procedural" votes above substantive, vital measures.  We are TIRED of Senators who let partisan politics take precedence over the vital interests of our nation.  And threatening to attach the resolution to other legislation won't obscure or make up for the shameful fact that these men and women shirked their responsibility to work to resolve the issues that are so vexing our nation as a whole.  Shame on them.

John Warner - Worthless!

Thanks!

Steve

loathe John Warner with each passing MINUTE.  I've held out saying it until now out of a slight respect, but the man is insane.

Maybe Warner thought that no one would pay attention to a procedural vote. Maybe he thought that the scrutiny of engaged citizens was going to end with the last election cycle.

From what other people said in this blog, it seems that the phone lines were busy at Warner's office.

Besides, it saddens me to say this because it shows my eroding respect for Warner, but Warner, Hagel, and the "moderate Republican" gang are really good at giving a good media show, but poor to follow through with action.

Until a vote proves it wrong, Warner is still showing more loyalty to party leaders than to Virginia or his own public statements.

This means that we should keep the pressure on him. Politely thank him for his public stand, and make it clear that we are keeping an eye on his actual votes.

The media ISN'T telling the full story!!  I was watching the local news this morning, and last night, and noticed that they're reporting only 50% of what's REALLY going on.  They report that Warner proposed the non-binding resolution, Republicans blocked debate, and Warner got mad and fired off a letter saying he'll block legislation until debate on Iraq is allowed.  They conveniently leave out the part about how Warner and his six fellow degenerates-in-stupidity voted AGAINST the debate in the first place!

Of course they cannot say that he voted against debating his own bill because Warner plays the role of "moderate" or "maverick" Republican. Bringing attention to his vote would destroy this narrative role.

I just sent an email to the network responsible (WTVR CBS 6 asking them to please report the FULL story, especially if they're going to promote themselves under the guise of "first-fair-everywhere."  If anyone else is interested the only contact address listed on the site is newstips@wtvr.com

another priceless contribution to this discussion

I thought of all Republicans he would follow through with his own beliefs.

I am seriously dissapointed.

Watching this struggle between Warner's beliefs and Warner's political obligations is just sad.

He is just a tool for McConnell the weasel - end of story.

Hey levin next time say - go away Warner - you cannot be trusted you undermind your own words.

Weasel, Tool, Weasel, Tool, Weasel, Tool.

something similar to what Gov. Corzine did:

1. Run For the Senate (and win!)

2. Serve Two Years

3. Run for Governor again (and win!)

4. Appoint Kaine as his successor in the Senate!

see this.  Ugh.