Independent Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont has confirmed he’ll vote against the confirmation of Michael B. Mukasey to the office of Attorney General. Says Senator Sanders:
Of course the United States government must do everything that it can to protect the American people from the dangerous threat of terrorism, but we can do that effectively consistent with the Constitution and the civil liberties it guarantees. We need an attorney general who does not believe the president has unlimited power. We need an attorney general who understands that torture is not what this country is about, and we need an attorney general who clearly understands the separation of powers inherent in our Constitution. Unfortunately, it is clear that Mr. Mukasey is not that person.
Good for you, Senator Sanders. One down, ninety nine to go. Visit The Senate website to find your Senators’ phone numbers. Then give them a call and ask them to vote NO on the Mukasey nomiination.
