What were Democrats thinking when they agreed to extend the Patriot Act for six months? Do they really want to have this debate on the eve of what should be a promising mid-term election for them? One would think that by now the Democrats would have learned just how powerful the Republican spin machine is, and that they shouldn't be handed the keys to the car.
Remember, this spin machine made Max Cleland, former U.S. Senator and American war hero (who lost both legs and his right arm when a grenade exploded during his service in Vietnam) look weak on national defense. It made the questionable military record of George Bush look superior to the ACTUAL military service of John Kerry. Imagine what it will do with any Senator who votes against the USA Patriot Act.
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Senate votes to extend Patriot Act Agreement reauthorizes law for 6 months to negotiate safeguards
The Associated Press
Updated: 12:00 a.m. ET Dec. 22, 2005
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday passed a six-month extension of the terror-fighting USA Patriot Act as a last resort after Democrats and a small group of GOP senators blocked President Bush and Republican congressional leaders’ attempt to make most of the anti-terrorism law permanent.
Approval of the six-month extension came on a voice vote, and cleared the way for a final vote in the House possibly as early as Thursday. Sixteen provisions in the current law expire Dec. 31 unless the Congress and White House acts. (full story)
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