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The National Defense Authorization Act passed the Senate yesterday but with no assistance from the front runners in the Presidential race on the Democratic Side.

I had not realized that the Senate passed the Defense Department authorization yesterday until the Standard commented on it this morning. The spending bill passed overwhelmingly, 92-3, with only Robert Byrd, Tom Coburn, and Russ Feingold in opposition. Tellingly, the Democrats running for office from the Senate all managed to miss the vote — Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Chris Dodd, and Joe Biden.

Maybe they were just to concerned with condemning Rush Limbaugh.

On Monday, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) stepped onto the floor of the Senate and strongly denounced talk radio host Rush Limbaugh for what have proven to be out of context statements made by the conservative personality on his program last Wednesday.

It appears however, that those 41 Senators who signed this document will be disappointed as according to this letter the CEO of Clear Channel has no designs on removing or even disciplining Rush Limbaugh.

Perhaps Mr. May will also be worthy of a condemnation by what used to be the most deliberative body in Washington. I say used to be because in so many cases now, they appear more like kindergarten than grown, intelligent men and women.

Or maybe they should look back and see what one of their own said about those who purchase and wear medals which they have not earned:

“Shame on those who claim credit for acts of courage they did not commit, their lies are criminal” said Salazar. “Medal recipients are often too humble to parade their honors. By letting the phonies continue their masquerade, we diminish the honor of our true heroes. Federal law enforcement agents are willing to go after these frauds, Congress needs to provide the tools necessary to get the job done.”

So let’s see, those running for the highest office in the land would not commit themselves on a vote for the Defense Appropriations Bill, as that vote, be it yay or nay might harm them politically. But they can find the time to condemn a conservative talk radio host for a comment which has been well explained and as noted in this article has not even become a favorite target of the MSM.

I have my own opinion on which issue assists the voters in making their choice next November. Rush Limbaugh is just another voice on the radio, but the defense of our country is something on which I would like to know the stance of each individual candidate. If running for political cover is more important than convictions, then personally, I do not want to see any one of these Senators achieve their goal of CIC.

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