If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything
Kerry, Kennedy press for filibuster Several prominent Democratic senators called Thursday for a filibuster of Samuel Alito's Supreme Court nomination, exposing a rift in the party. The filibuster's supporters — including Massachusetts Sens. John Kerry and Edward Kennedy — acknowledged the bid is likely to fail and Alito will be confirmed Tuesday. But they said extended debate may draw more Americans' attention to Alito's conservative stands on abortion, civil rights, presidential powers and other matters. "Judge Alito will take America backward, especially when it comes to civil rights and discrimination laws," Kerry said. "It's our right and our responsibility to oppose him vigorously and to fight against this radical upending of the Supreme Court." Kennedy said Alito, 55, "does not share the values of equality and justice that make this country strong. He does not deserve a place on the highest court of the land."
