R e id says if he can't get enough votes to limit debate he will pull the bill from the floor.?

Question

what do you think?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/05/politics/politico/thecrypt/main2890142.shtml

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) could move as early as tonight to wind down debate over the immigration bill – a move that Republicans said they will oppose, possibly stalling the bill for weeks.

Reid told reporters today that he would pull the bill from the floor if Republicans oppose the Thursday cloture vote, which requires support from 60 senators to end debate.

“If the cloture motion fails, I’m not going to proceed on it at this time,” Reid said. “Maybe at some point in the future."

Thoughts?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,278313,00.html

looks like they are trying to broker a deal....

Answer 1

Hmmmmmm very interesting reading indeed, I feel suddenly giddy, I love dissension in the ranks (well in this case anyway).

Here is a star for making my evening better (fingers crossed for outcome)

Answer 2

I alway believe if someone want to rush your decision they are trying to pull a scam. I think since this deal was done in secret, that people have not figure all the ramification of the bill. They want to rush it before people realize some of things they hide. Remember, parts of it might not hold up in court, and others might have hidden effects.

Please don't tell me REID is what yahoo put on their filter. I was going to ask a question about Tara Reid. Next thing you know they will add Bush on their filter.

Answer 3

I hope they do.

This bill is a farce.

All we have to do is enforce the laws on the books and that will take care of 90% of the illegal alien problem. Deport those that are left.

1. Prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all employers knowingly hiring illegals.
2. Do not allow illegal aliens to rent or buy houses.
3. Do not allow illegal aliens to receive any monetary assistance for any reason from any governmental agency.

Any bill that eventually streamlines the process for illegal aliens to become "citizens" is ridiculous. Period.

If we want to streamline the process for anyone, do it for those immigrating here legally.

There are at least a billion people throughout the world from VERY poor nations that would immigrate here in a heartbeat LEGALLY if given a chance. Why should we make it easier for these criminals to live here?

Illegal aliens have already said they will NOT comply with the bill anyway. They didn't do it legally the first time, what makes you think they would come forward VOLUNTARILY, pay a fine, and deported and hopefully come back in at another time.
I know NUMEROUS illegal aliens that said they WILL NOT COMPLY....NO matter what....so what say you, supporters of this bill????

Answer 4

I'm not surprised. The more the people hear about the Amnesty bill, the less they'll like it. And there are a few Senators who are opposed to Amnesty, and would make sure they heard, if debate were allowed.

Answer 5

Are they saying that if they do not stop adding amendments and vote on it as it is, they are going to pulled it until they promise to pass it as it was written behind closed doors.

Answer 6

I hope he does, Kind of like a little kid, if I can't play, I'm taking my ball and bat, and going home.