Slog - Comments on Reichert's Reversal http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal Rep. Dave Reichert (R-8) voted for ENDA last week. ENDA is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which protects gays and lesbians in the workplace. Reichert broke with his two Republican colleagues from Washington State to support the House bill. In fact, only 35 Republicans (out of 200) voted in favor of the bill. Ideologically, it seems like an odd vote for Reichert. The Human Rights Campaign, a gay rights group, gave him a lousy 25% rating last session. I've got a call into his office to get his thinking on the vote. But it does make sense politically. In fact, it... Copyright 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:21:21 -0800 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:13:25 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by elenchos It's a good time to review that video of Reichert explaining how the GOP leadership gives him orders to vote against the party in these situations to help him keep his seat.

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850930 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850930 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:31:31 -0800 Comment by vooodooo84 Reichert has a pattern of breaking ranks with the Republicans on these meaningless votes to manufacture an appearance of moderation

]]> vooodooo84 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850933 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850933 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:33:30 -0800 Comment by Greg Good for him. Still not voting for him, though.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850938 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850938 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:38:24 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle This is all a show to be able to hold up a few votes and otherwise mask his record when it comes time for the election next year.

Don't be fooled.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850941 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850941 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:40:58 -0800 Comment by Timothy We on the left should congratulate him on this vote, for whatever reason he took it. The more we congratulate him, the more we remind the public that even Republicans like Dave Reichert support laws against gay discrimination, the more the collective will of the people continues to shift left.

Look...moving our issues forward matters more than electing specific individuals. Don't get me wrong, I'm voting for the D in that race, but we should also recognize and take progress where we get it. That's how you begin to shape the public mind on these difficult issues.

Way to go Reichert. You're coming along nicely.

...and the political middle line continues it's ongoing shift to the left. :-)

]]> Timothy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850947 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850947 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:46:30 -0800 Comment by Lake Speaking of the Green River Killer....

at least he got this guy elected (wait. yikes)

]]> Lake http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850965 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850965 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:58:09 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle And don't forget, Reichart almost bankrupted the county after ignoring him for quite a loooooooooooooong time.

Think how many rapists and domestic violence perpatrators they had to let loose due to Reichert.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850977 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850977 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:05:06 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV I'll vote for him if he puts Glamazonia on his campaign staff.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850984 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850984 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:08:44 -0800 Comment by DOUG. He's a pawn. Vote him out Eastsiders!

]]> DOUG. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850991 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/reicherts_reversal#c850991 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:13:25 -0800