Sen. Robert Byrd , D-West Virginia , tried the same tactic in 1964 . The progressive blogosphere had a major role in invoking the nuclear option . A coalition of labor and advocacy groups persuaded 2 million members to contact their senators . They were joined by many other organizations, including MoveOn.org ( which was founded ) and Democracy for America ( which is still active today ).
The progressive blogosphere had a major role in invoking the nuclear option . A coalition of labor and advocacy groups persuaded 2 million members to contact their senators . They were joined by many other organizations, including MoveOn.org ( which was founded ) and Democracy for America ( which is still active today ).