Just when you think Democrats can't sink lower...

It's a simple matter of knowing right from wrong here. There's no gray area on this one at all.

I guess the "Breck Girl" was right. There are two Americas: the United States Government vs the people who live here.

"In a letter to the Senate, however, the department said 'it may be more effective' to seek a law that would prohibit the clauses in any business contracts within U.S. jurisdiction."

I must be missing what's objectionable about this response by the White House. If the intent of Franken's amendment can be broadened to include any business, including defense contractors, that seems like a plus. Assuming it will be done, and will be done quickly. Or is this known to be a dodge of some sort?

With Dems like that, who needs Republicans?

Shorter - Screw who you want, just don't tell us about it!

Before everyone's head explodes, a couple of things:

1) Several of the HuffPo posters have reported contacting Inouye's office (and informing the staffers of their displeasure if it's removed), and being told that Inouye strongly supports it. That doesn't necessarily mean much, since the staffers aren't privy to what's going on in smoke-filled rooms, but it's a bit.

2) More importantly, it's very hard to see how even someone as crooked as Inouye is going to be able to justify this. It passed overwhelmingly with the support of every Democrat, including Inouye himself. Enough of these leaks from "multiple sources close to the discussions" have turned out to be total BS that I don't give them much creedence anymore. It's like reading British newspapers around here.

My God, man! If we can't assume anonymously sourced articles on random blogs are 100% accurate, WHAT IN GOD'S NAME CAN WE BELIEVE IN ANYMORE!

SFX: Sound of uncontrollable wailing and (sarcastic) weeping

(Ahem.)

Franken rocks. I only hope that Minnesota knows what a service they've done for the US - and continues to honor us with Franken in the Senate.

Where is NOW?!! Haven't heard a peep from the National Organization of Women. They should be storming Congress to demand passage of Franken's bill.

I've been a C-SPAN junkie for years, I like to watch the debate and votes. If you looked at Inouyi's voting record over the years you might be surprised at how often he favors Corporate America. His pro oil company votes are just one example.

What do you expect from a man that considers Ted Stevens a dear friend as well as stole the gold ring off of a dead Japanese soldiers finger.