After tweeting out story about Republicans who were for attacking Syria before they were against it, a few people asked how many Democrats were now making the switch in the opposite direction. Unfortunately for President Obama, the answer is very, very few. All the movement seems to be going in the opposite direction. Sen. Cardin, who just voted yes on the Committee vote, now appears to be wavering.
Progressive Caucus sends White House list of 67 questions on Syria intervention.
Syrian government circulates letter/talking points to Congress arguing for a ‘no’ vote on Syria attack vote.
“We urge you not to rush into any irresponsible reckless action. You have the power and the responsibility today to convert the United States of America from the war track to the diplomatic path,” the letter, dated Sept. 5, says. “We hope to meet there, and to talk, as civilised peoples should. We adopt a diplomatic solution, as we realize that war would be a bloody destructive catastrophic track, which does not have any benefit for all nations.”
The NRA may score a big victory in a Colorado recall aimed at punishing legislators who pushed through the state’s new gun law. But here’s why it could be a pyrrhic victory.
George Zimmerman reportedly taken into custody Monday after incident allegedly involving gun. Details still sketchy, but AP says:
BREAKING: George Zimmerman's wife calls police, saying he threatened her and her dad with a gun, police say
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 9, 2013
The AP is also reporting that Zimmerman has not been arrested:
Secretary of State Kerry offhandedly suggested that Assad might be able to avoid a retaliatory strike if he surrendered control of his chemical weapons. Russia jumped into the fray by endorsing the idea and saying it would take the lead in pushing Syria to put its weapons stockpiles under international supervision and on a path to dismantlement. BusinessInsider says this was a galactic goof on Kerry’s part and Putin has put him “in check on Syria.” Read More
Iowa will now allow blind people to get conceal/carry permits.
Bachmann leads a delegation of Tea Party Reps to Egypt with message for generals: You dudes are killin’ it!