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If you have any doubts that the compromise that denied Senator Frist the ability to detonate his nuclear option was a defeat for the radical right, just listen to the weeping and gnashing of far-right teeth. Self-annointed power broker James Dobson: "This Senate agreement represents a complete bailout and betrayal by a cabal of Republicans and a great victory for united Democrats." Rick Scarborough, leader of the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration: "I have rarely been more sickened than I am at this moment...this devil's bargain must not be allowed to stand and I give you my word we are expressing our outrage..." You can find a daily compilation at People For the American Way’s website. Dealing Defeat to the Far Right Posted
May 26, 2005 | 04:32 PM (EST)
Ralph Neas, president of the left-wing special-interest group People for the American Way, said his group planned to spend $250,000 on print ads opposing Ashcroft's nomination. Ashcroft Supporters Fight Hate Campaign
And Ralph Neas, president of the leftwing People for the American Way, told the New York Times, “Mr. Dobson’s arrogance knows no limits.” He argued the move to challenge the Democrats will “backfire.” Dr. Dobson Declares War on Democratic
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