In recognition of his leadership of the filibuster against the Alito nomination, the Backbone Campaign, Progressive Democrats of America, the Democracy Cell Project and Democrats.com awarded Sen. John Kerry a "Spine" Certificate. Unfortunately, the filibuster failed.

Karen Bradley, Marjorie Gersten, and Mike Hersh of PDA and DCP met with Sen. Kerry in his Russell Building office on Capitol Hill and presented the award on behalf of the four grassroots progressive organizations. The certificate praised Sen. Kerry for his courage in undertaking the principled fight to protect the Supreme Court and the nation against Alito's extremism.

The Senator was warm and gracious, saying he'd display the certificate among his other awards and photographs. We hope and expect more Democrats in the Senate will step up and lead, giving us more opportunities to recognize their courage and strength in the weeks and months ahead.

More information:
http://www.pdamerica.org/
http://www.kerry.senate.gov/
http://www.backbonecampaign.org/
http://www.democracycellproject.net/
http://www.democrats.com/kerry-filibuster