Vast Right-Wing, Power-Grabbing Conspiracy Alive and Well in
The Des Moines Register
GOP leaders tie filibuster to caucuses
The document was signed by Steve Scheffler, director of the Christian Coalition of Iowa; Chuck Hurley, president of the Iowa Family Policy Center; Edward D. Failor Sr., president of Iowans for Tax Relief; and Maxine K. Sieleman, host of KWKY radio's "Update Today" program, which is popular with religious conservatives.
Also signing the letter were Marlys Popma, a respected former executive director of the Iowa GOP; David M. Stanley, chairman of the Tax Education Foundation; and Kim Lehman, executive director of the Iowa Right to Life Committee.
The group thanked Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee and Senators George Allen of Virginia, Sam Brownback of Kansas and Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania "for their courage" on the issue.
"On the other hand, we are concerned about the two potential candidates, Senator McCain, and from our neighboring state of Nebraska, Senator Hagel - who have so far refused to support an up or down vote," the group said.
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