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lilbawler2001 12-09-2010 09:36 PM
* Lugar a definite yes vote on DREAM - again
 
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Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) said on Thursday he absolutely will vote for the DREAM Act. That should be of little surprise since he's co-sponsored several versions of the immigration legislation.

But earlier this week, Lugar's backing began to waver. That caused some consternation among DREAM Act advocates since Lugar had been the only definite GOP "yes" vote.

"He supports [the] Dream Act but doesn't like all the political games being played over it," Lugar spokesman Mark Helmke said in an e-mail Monday. "He is considering his options."

After Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delayed a test vote on the bill Thursday, Lugar said he had been prepared to vote "yes." And he indicated he'll support the bill when Reid brings it up again later this month.

"I was going to support cloture this morning, and it was whisked away," Lugar said. Why? "It's beyond my pay grade. Harry gets to decide what he wants to vote on and what he doesn't.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/glennt....html#comments

alex1234 12-09-2010 09:39 PM
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This guy has a heart.

tlr91 12-09-2010 09:41 PM
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Good new Dreamers. Lets continue the pressure on the fence sitters..also i must say I hope Reid is doing so behind the scene work with other senetors...I would also like if maybe the Dream Act could get some more amendments so that the we can win some republican atleast.. Also the TAX CUTS need to get done asap...Keep your heads high Dreamers

Alex0591 12-09-2010 09:44 PM
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well lugar was one of the original drafters of the dream act so its only natural that he vote yes. but still good news

californiadreamer 12-09-2010 09:44 PM
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I added Lugar to my call/fax list when I heard news that he might not support the DA. I think I'll fax him one last letter expressing my deepest gratitude for his dedication. He is an admirable man. Too bad there aren't many Republicans like him in the Senate.

Task_1539 12-09-2010 09:45 PM
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Lugar you are my favorite republican.

Kilan21 12-09-2010 09:48 PM
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relief!

dado123 12-09-2010 09:52 PM
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I called his office and his staffers were hesitant to provide his official decision, so indicates we are still in the run for this, [I.E. nobody knows how a senator would vote, not even their staffer's

Kilan21 12-09-2010 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dado123 (Post 195107)
I called his office and his staffers were hesitant to provide his official decision, so indicates we are still in the run for this, [I.E. nobody knows how a senator would vote, not even their staffer's
"I was going to support cloture this morning, and it was whisked away," Lugar said. Why? "It's beyond my pay grade. Harry gets to decide what he wants to vote on and what he doesn't."

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dado123 12-09-2010 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kilan21 (Post 195112)
"I was going to support cloture this morning, and it was whisked away," Lugar said. Why? "It's beyond my pay grade. Harry gets to decide what he wants to vote on and what he doesn't."

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It means that nobody can know with 100% certainty how a senator would cast his vote, I sounded out one of Lugar's staffer when I inquired whether Lugar would vote to support D.A., the staffer gave a very politcally answer, something along the lines, he supports the legislation and has in the past-co-sponsored, but never answered whether he would vote for the measure.


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