DeMint Seeks Swift Legislation Against Earmarks And Bribes
In a surprise move, Sen. Jim DeMint (R., S.C.), chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, will seek a vote this afternoon on an amendment to prohibit the practice of trading votes for earmarks in the United States Senate. “Americans are disgusted by the earmarks, kickbacks, and backroom deals that have been used to buy votes for this health-care takeover,” says DeMint to NRO. “I hope we can put every senator on record on whether they support this legislative bribery, and we’ll know who is part of the problem.”
The vote will be to suspend the rules of the Senate to get an up-or-down vote on his amendment. Motions to suspend Senate rules require the affirmative support of two-thirds of the Senate — 67 when all 100 senators are present and voting. It is important to note that DeMint’s amendment would apply only to future legislation, not the current health-care bill.
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You have to admire the mans courage of conviction. It’s what our government, on both sides of the aisle, is lacking and unless there is a shake up of some sort will continue to lack.
It doesn’t seem like it should be that hard to find people willing to serve their country in Wash DC that have the character needed to make decisions that are in the best interest of the people.
Maybe some of these people start out with the best of intentions and “the system” corrupts any of that good character.
Too little … too fucking late!