DEMS REVOLT ON TERROR TRIALS – AT 8:40 A.M. ET:  Democratic officeholders, who can still read poll numbers despite our educational system, are running away from Obaman plans for terror trials in the U.S.  There is nothing so compelling in Washington as a threat to reelection.  From The Politico:

New York politicians were able to kick the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial out of Manhattan, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that not a single member of Congress wants the trial held in their home town either.

A growing coalition of lawmakers are saying “not in my back yard” to the terrorism trial, as even the most loyal Democrats are moving to block funding for any civilian trials. The pushback may represent yet another congressional rebellion against a high profile Obama White House terrorism decision, proving that even a persuasive president can’t overcome the power of local politics.

“We’re going to do everything we can to make sure they don’t point at western Pennsylvania as a possible venue,” said Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.). “We are all united, going to voice our opinion, both at the state level and at the congressional level.”

Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pa.) is also opposed to having the trials in Pennsylvania and “has made that sentiment known to the Justice Department,” spokesman Larry Smar said. Pennsylvania has been among the regions floated for such trials because Flight 93 on 9/11 went down in the western part of the state.

It is time for the president, or maybe Joe Biden, to send an anonymous envelope to Attorney General Holder with want ads for experienced lawyers.  Great opportunities out there, Eric.  Great opportunities.  Be out by noon.

Virginia Sen. Jim Webb is leading Democrats’ charge against the trials in the Senate. Webb favors military commissions, and he says Virginia lawmakers will be opposed to having a civilian trial in Alexandria.

“We will be saying more about it,” Webb told POLITICO. “I don’t think we’d have any trouble getting support from at least most of the delegation that that’s a bad idea.”

COMMENT:  There's a lot of buzz that the trials will eventually be held in Gitmo, meaning that Obama couldn't close the prison.  Tranquilizers, their costs covered by a variety of insurance plans, are being rushed to the Democratic Party's left fringers.

February 3, 2010