Marco Rubio votes "NO" on Violence Against Women Act

[Lakhota]

His SOTU rebuttal was pitiful.

 

[Wicked Jester]

Feb 12 2013

Statement on my Vote Against the Violence Against Women Act

I believe we should have re-authorized the existing Violence Against Women Act that has helped reduce the annual incidence of domestic violence by more than 50 percent, among other successes. I also continue supporting the work being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. I specifically support such ideas as:
Authorizing programs in the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent and reduce violence against women. The annual incidence of domestic violence has dropped more than 50 percent since VAWA became law.
Renewing previously successful programs that have helped law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers keep victims safe and hold criminals accountable.
Consolidating 13 existing overlapping programs into 4 to reduce administrative costs and avoid duplication.
Including provisions that address the problem of untested sexual assault evidence that could be used to prosecute offenders and solve cold cases.


I was also proud to have cosponsored and voted for the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, which was presented by Senator Patrick Leahy as an amendment today. This amendment is almost identical to the 2011 legislation of the same name which I also co-sponsored. I fully support this re-authorization of programs to combat modern day slavery both in the United States and abroad. This amendment promotes increased cooperation among federal agencies, supports the victim-centered approach to trafficking and promotes accountability by ensuring federal funds are used for their intended purposes. I wish we could have had a full debate on this bill separately and the issue of human trafficking, so that more attention could be focused on the problem of modern day slavery. But I was nonetheless proud to support this measure and hope it eventually becomes law.

Unfortunately, I could not support the final, entire legislation that contains new provisions that could have potentially adverse consequences. Specifically, this bill would mandate the diversion of a portion of funding from domestic violence programs to sexual assault programs, although there’s no evidence to suggest this shift will result in a greater number of convictions. These funding decisions should be left up to the state-based coalitions that understand local needs best, but instead this new legislation would put those decisions into the hands of distant Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Justice. Additionally, I have concerns regarding the conferring of criminal jurisdiction to some Indian tribal governments over all persons in Indian country, including non-Indians.

Senator Marco Rubio, Florida

Lakhota, our lil' lactating injun, was just blown out of the water with the above post......Too fuckin' funny!

It's just one fail after another for that, "lil' injun who couldn't".

 

[bigrebnc1775]

By Jennifer Bendery

WASHINGTON -- The Senate easily passed its Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill on Tuesday, officially punting the issue to the House, where Republican leaders still haven't signaled how they plan to proceed.

The bill passed 78 to 22. It already had 62 cosponsors, which ensured its passage, but it picked up additional support from a handful of Republicans who weren't already sponsoring it.

Senators who voted against the bill included Republicans John Barrasso (Wyo.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), John Boozman (Ark.), Tom Coburn (Okla.), John Cornyn (Texas), Ted Cruz (Texas), Mike Enzi (Wyo.), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Orrin Hatch (Utah), James Inhofe (Okla.), Mike Johanns (Neb.), Ron Johnson (Wisc.), Mike Lee (Utah), Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Jim Risch (Idaho), Pat Roberts (Kansas), Marco Rubio (Fla.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.), Jeff Thune (S.D.) and Tim Scott (S.C.).

Rubio, who put out a statement on his VAWA stance Tuesday, will give the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address later Tuesday evening.

More: VAWA Vote: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Violence Against Women Act

obama voted no several times on giving protection to those babies that survived a partial birth abortion

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Feb 12 2013

Statement on my Vote Against the Violence Against Women Act

I believe we should have re-authorized the existing Violence Against Women Act that has helped reduce the annual incidence of domestic violence by more than 50 percent, among other successes. I also continue supporting the work being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. I specifically support such ideas as:
Authorizing programs in the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent and reduce violence against women. The annual incidence of domestic violence has dropped more than 50 percent since VAWA became law.
Renewing previously successful programs that have helped law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers keep victims safe and hold criminals accountable.
Consolidating 13 existing overlapping programs into 4 to reduce administrative costs and avoid duplication.
Including provisions that address the problem of untested sexual assault evidence that could be used to prosecute offenders and solve cold cases.


I was also proud to have cosponsored and voted for the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, which was presented by Senator Patrick Leahy as an amendment today. This amendment is almost identical to the 2011 legislation of the same name which I also co-sponsored. I fully support this re-authorization of programs to combat modern day slavery both in the United States and abroad. This amendment promotes increased cooperation among federal agencies, supports the victim-centered approach to trafficking and promotes accountability by ensuring federal funds are used for their intended purposes. I wish we could have had a full debate on this bill separately and the issue of human trafficking, so that more attention could be focused on the problem of modern day slavery. But I was nonetheless proud to support this measure and hope it eventually becomes law.

Unfortunately, I could not support the final, entire legislation that contains new provisions that could have potentially adverse consequences. Specifically, this bill would mandate the diversion of a portion of funding from domestic violence programs to sexual assault programs, although there’s no evidence to suggest this shift will result in a greater number of convictions. These funding decisions should be left up to the state-based coalitions that understand local needs best, but instead this new legislation would put those decisions into the hands of distant Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Justice. Additionally, I have concerns regarding the conferring of criminal jurisdiction to some Indian tribal governments over all persons in Indian country, including non-Indians.

Senator Marco Rubio, Florida

Lakhota, our lil' lactating injun, was just blown out of the water with the above post......Too fuckin' funny!

It's just one fail after another for that, "lil' injun who couldn't".

That's what I thought.

 

[Lakhota]

By Jennifer Bendery

WASHINGTON -- The Senate easily passed its Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill on Tuesday, officially punting the issue to the House, where Republican leaders still haven't signaled how they plan to proceed.

The bill passed 78 to 22. It already had 62 cosponsors, which ensured its passage, but it picked up additional support from a handful of Republicans who weren't already sponsoring it.

Senators who voted against the bill included Republicans John Barrasso (Wyo.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), John Boozman (Ark.), Tom Coburn (Okla.), John Cornyn (Texas), Ted Cruz (Texas), Mike Enzi (Wyo.), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Orrin Hatch (Utah), James Inhofe (Okla.), Mike Johanns (Neb.), Ron Johnson (Wisc.), Mike Lee (Utah), Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Jim Risch (Idaho), Pat Roberts (Kansas), Marco Rubio (Fla.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.), Jeff Thune (S.D.) and Tim Scott (S.C.).

Rubio, who put out a statement on his VAWA stance Tuesday, will give the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address later Tuesday evening.

More: VAWA Vote: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Violence Against Women Act

obama voted no several times on giving protection to those babies that survived a partial birth abortion

That lie has been debunked several times.

 

[Lakhota]

I just noticed this on the bottom of my screen. President? Hilarious!

 

[bigrebnc1775]

More: VAWA Vote: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Violence Against Women Act

obama voted no several times on giving protection to those babies that survived a partial birth abortion

That lie has been debunked several times.

You are a lying ass piece of dog shit

Opposed legislation protecting born-alive failed abortions

Obama has consistently refused to support legislation that would define an infant who survives a late-term induced-labor abortion as a human being with the right to live. He insists that no restriction must ever be placed on the right of a mother to decide to abort her child.
On March 30, 2001, Obama was the only Illinois senator who rose to speak against a bill that would have protected babies who survived late term labor-induced abortion. Obama rose to object that if the bill passed, and a nine-month-old fetus survived a late-term labor-induced abortion was deemed to be a person who had a right to live, then the law would "forbid abortions to take place." Obama further explained the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not allow somebody to kill a child, so if the law deemed a child who survived a late-term labor-induced abortion had a right to live, "then this would be an anti-abortion statute."

Barack Obama on Abortion

 

[Lakhota]

Did Obama deny rights to infants who survive abortion? - The Washington Post

FACT CHECK: The Truth About Obama's Abortion Record | ThinkProgress

FactCheck.org : Obama and 'Infanticide' - The facts about Obama's votes against 'Born Alive' bills in Illinois

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Did Obama deny rights to infants who survive abortion? - The Washington Post

FACT CHECK: The Truth About Obama's Abortion Record | ThinkProgress

FactCheck.org : Obama and 'Infanticide' - The facts about Obama's votes against 'Born Alive' bills in Illinois

You dumb bitch on the issues is non partisan just the facts where they stand source.
Opposed legislation protecting born-alive failed abortions

Obama has consistently refused to support legislation that would define an infant who survives a late-term induced-labor abortion as a human being with the right to live. He insists that no restriction must ever be placed on the right of a mother to decide to abort her child.
On March 30, 2001, Obama was the only Illinois senator who rose to speak against a bill that would have protected babies who survived late term labor-induced abortion. Obama rose to object that if the bill passed, and a nine-month-old fetus survived a late-term labor-induced abortion was deemed to be a person who had a right to live, then the law would "forbid abortions to take place." Obama further explained the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not allow somebody to kill a child, so if the law deemed a child who survived a late-term labor-induced abortion had a right to live, "then this would be an anti-abortion statute."

Barack Obama on Abortion

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Funny. You lie...

Care to point out the lie from obama's voting record? Care to point out the lkie from on the issues?
We already know how think progress works.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

You probably still think Romney won the election. Spare me...

Barack Obama on Voting Record
Opposed legislation protecting born-alive failed abortions

Blocked IL law: Born Alive Infant Protection Act

Opposed born-alive treatment law because it was already law
Voted against banning partial birth abortion

 

[Lakhota]

Rubio has delusions of becoming president. His chances are near zero. His only slim chance would be as a VP riding the coattails of a strong GOP presidential candidate (none known at this time).

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Rubio has delusions of becoming president. His chances are near zero. His only slim chance would be as a VP riding the coattails of a strong GOP presidential candidate (none known at this time).

obama is a divider

 

[Lakhota]

Rubio has delusions of becoming president. His chances are near zero. His only slim chance would be as a VP riding the coattails of a strong GOP presidential candidate (none known at this time).

obama is a divider

Math is good.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Rubio has delusions of becoming president. His chances are near zero. His only slim chance would be as a VP riding the coattails of a strong GOP presidential candidate (none known at this time).

obama is a divider

Math is good.

Not when you need a leader that can unite the country.

 

[squeeze berry]

Plus domestic violence monies going for sexual assault prevention. Oh Noes!

We'll help with the getting beat up part but for the rape part you're on your own.

It was a Republican that told us women's bodies shut down during rape.

They ALL need schooling about sexual assault. ASAP.

Regards from Rosie

what is the plan for sexual assault prevention?

 

[OODA_Loop]

what is the plan for sexual assault prevention?

Ban assault penises.

 

[Stephanie]

The GOP are not sharia, but must learn to reach out more coherently to women's needs.

oh sure, like the Democrats do with abortions?
most women who are Republicans want the damn government to STAY THE HELL out of lives..They are very capable of TAKING CARE of themselves..

 

[Old Rocks]

The GOP are not sharia, but must learn to reach out more coherently to women's needs.

oh sure, like the Democrats do with abortions?
most women who are Republicans want the damn government to STAY THE HELL out of lives..They are very capable of TAKING CARE of themselves..

At this point, most women who are Republicans seem to have adams apples.

 

[OriginalShroom]

SO which is it?

Are women, as a class, strong and powerful enough to be allowed to enter Combat career fields in the Military, subject to the stresses (Both physical and Emotional), the greater potential of being shot, maimed, mangled, and mutilated by enemy fire, the very real potential of being captured by the enemy and subject to physical and emotional tortures as well as being raped multiple times a day for days on end........


Or are they special creatures who need to have special laws giving them special protections from their boyfriends and husbands?

You really can't have it both ways.

I would have voted "No" also.