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[j-wood]

EDIT: My bad. I thought cooper was a Republican, but he's a member of the democratic party. He did however still call out some republicans, which I've bolded. Please fix the title Mods.

We need more republicans to do this, and actually back it up. Come on, be actual Republicans and not crazy people. We can only hope more stand up to this nonsense, since they hold congress.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) today issued the following statement:

I am cosponsoring legislation that would reverse the President's Executive Orders. It is my hope that there are Republicans in the House who will cross party lines to support it.

I am more worried about the future of America than I have been in a long, long time. Even the headline in today's Wall Street Journal, often viewed as a Republican newspaper, says, ”Immigration Order Sows Chaos." Our President should not be sowing chaos.

The President's Executive Orders on immigration this past weekend were confusing, irresponsible and make America less safe. For example, Trump is denying entry to Iraqis and Kurds who helped U.S. troops survive during the war. Trump was also temporarily exiling green card holders who are legally permitted to be in the United States.

Gen. John Kelly, Trump's Homeland Security Secretary, clarified the President's order by saying that allowing green card holders to return to the U.S. is ”in the national interest."

Gen. Michael Hayden, former Director of the National Security Agency, Deputy Director of National Intelligence and Director of the CIA, calls the refugee order a ”political, ideological move" that makes us less safe because it verifies the jihadists' propaganda.

I'm thankful for Republicans, including Senators Alexander, Corker, McCain and Graham, who are opposing the President's actions.

Just as concerning is the sudden reorganization of the National Security Council, which gives Trump advisor Steve Bannon a permanent seat on the council, and diminishes the role of our key military experts, such as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. This is a radical, dangerous change.

Locally, a Kurdish family was bound for Nashville on special immigrant visas. They were sent back to the Middle East after spending years undergoing intense vetting. The father previously worked as a translator at an organization contracted by the U.S. government. My office is currently working to help them.

http://cooper.house.gov/media-cente...-national-security-and-trump-executive-orders

 

[Trouble]

The seams are starting to split.

 

[Ogodei]

The problem in the Senate would be the filibuster, you'd need to get 12 Republicans on board for cloture. In the House, isn't the gap only like 35? Not too hard given those who have already spoken out and may represent less Fascist-leaning districts.

 

[Slime]

Cooper is actually a Democrat. A Blue Dog, but still a Democrat.

 

[Tallshortman]

Well at least the senators and a congressman from my home state have something resembling a spine and moral fortitude.

Unfortunately there is little chance for a veto proof passing.

And yeah Cooper is a very centrist Democrat representing Nashville, not a Republican.

 

[darkwing]

good, I hope Trump blows up and goes Twitter happy

 

[Beowulf28]

Cooper's my congressman, and also a Democrat.

 

[jjasper]

Well at least the senators and a congressman from my home state have something resembling a spine and moral fortitude.

Unfortunately there is little chance for a veto proof passing.

And yeah Cooper is a very centrist Democrat representing Nashville, not a Republican.

Pretty sure our senators are spineless.

 

[j-wood]

My fault, I edited the OP. I'm from Tennessee which is how I saw this, but I thought he was a Republican.

 

[Tallshortman]

Pretty sure our senators are spineless.

We'll see if they back up their talk.

Moving back to TN after 3 years in the black hole of Alabama, at least I'll be able to vote for a Democrat who can win a congressional seat in 2018.

 

[Glass Shark]

He was at the Women's March right in the midst of things. I don't agree with everything he's done, but he has the right ideas at heart generally. Happy to have him as my representative.

 

[WedgeX]

Great.

 

[Syraxith]

Every single voice adds up.