The DEMS’ Novel Interpretation of the Election Results

Dems Choose To Address FDA Reorganization, START Treaty, An Amnesty Bill, And “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Over The Economy, Jobs, And Preventing Massive Tax Increases

Dem Priorities Are “SCREWED UP!”
THE WASHINGTON POST’S DANA MILBANK:< “But It Would Be A Novel Interpretation Of The Election Results To Conclude That Americans’ Top Priority At This Pivotal Moment Is A Reorganization Of The Food And Drug Administration.” (Dana Milbank, “Chuck Schumer Helps The Democrats Get Political,” The Washington Post, 11/17/10)

Sen. Harry Reid On The DREAM Act: “I Have The Right To Bring That Up Any Time I Want”
“Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Has Promised To Bring The DREAM Act, An Important Piece Of Legislation For The Latino Community, To A Vote In The Senate After The November Elections -- Whether Or Not Democrats Retain Their Majority.” (“Harry Reid Promises Senate Will Hold A Vote On The Dream Act In Lame-Duck Session,” The Huffington Post, 10/29/10)

SEN. HARRY REID (D-NV): “I Have The Right To Bring That Up Any Time I Want.” “‘The answer is yes,’ Reid told Univision host Jorge Ramos in October when pressed about whether there will be a vote. ‘I have the right to bring that up any time I want.’” (“Will Congress Vote On DREAM Act For Illegal Immigrants In 2010?” ABC News, 11/15/10)

“Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Rep. Nydia Velasquez (D-N.Y.) And Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) Will Meet With President Barack Obama Tuesday Afternoon To Talk About The Chances Of Getting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Or The DREAM Act Passed In The Lame Duck Session, a House Democratic source said.” (“Obama, Dems To Meet On DREAM Act,” Politico, 11/15/10)

Dem Senators: “Act Immediately” On “‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ During The Lame Duck Session”
“In A Joint Statement Issued Tuesday By Sens. Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.), Mark Udall (D-Colo.) And Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), The Lawmakers Call On Senate Leaders To ‘Act Immediately To Debate And Pass A Defense Authorization Bill And Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ During The Lame Duck Session.’” (“Senate Trio Urges Action On DADT,” Roll Call, 11/9/10)

START Treaty “Top Priority” For President Obama
PRESIDENT OBAMA: “I Reiterated My Commitment To Getting The START Treaty Done During The Lame-Duck Session.” “President Barack Obama, capping a far-flung Asian trip of mixed results, assured Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday that getting the Senate to ratify the START nuclear weapons treaty is a ‘top priority’ of his administration.  ‘I reiterated my commitment to getting the START treaty done during the lame-duck session," Obama said, noting that Congress returns next week for its postelection session.” (“Obama To Medvedev: START Vote Is 'Top Priority',” The Associated Press, 11/13/10)

“The Democratic Chairman Of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Kerry, Said Wednesday He's ‘Very Hopeful’ The Senate Will Vote In December. ‘We're Going To Try To Move To The START Treaty And We're Going To Get The START Treaty Done,’ He Vowed.” (“Is A Full Stop Likely For New START?” CNN, 11/12/10)

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