Update 11/2/2007 5:30PM: Schumer caves...

Judge Mukasey is not my ideal choice. However, Judge Mukasey, whose integrity and independence is respected even by those who oppose him, is far better than anyone could expect from this administration.

Perhaps letters of disapproval are in order. Something to keep in mind for 2010.

Michael Mukasey, George W. Bush's nominee for Attorney General, won't say whether waterboarding is torture. This relates to the even larger concern that, as Attorney General, Mukasey would allow the executive branch to continue to operate as if it is "above the law". The Senate Judiciary committee will vote on his nomination this coming Tuesday, November 6. If all 10 Democrats on the committee vote no he will almost certainly not be confirmed, but if even one Democrat votes yes his nomination will go to the entire Senate.

Our senior senator, Chuck Schumer, is on the committee -- and has not said which way he'll vote.

Call Senator Schumer's office to *tell him to vote "no" on Mukasey*. His office numbers are:

In Washington: 202-224-6542

In NYC: 212-486-4430

If you can't get though on the phone, please send an email at his senate web site

Tell your friends to call too!