[JohnnyZ]

why would Nelson want to stay there after 06?....

Maybe 'cause he could be Vice President by 2009. Maybe because being Senator is a nice, cushy job. Maybe 'cause he isn't gonna chicken out, doesn't want to be remembered as the guy who gave up without a fight. Maybe 'cause he'll be in the limelight with the renewed focus on NASA. Maybe 'cause he's sitting on $1.5 million in campaign funds three years before the election.

[ken5050]

but you didn't answer the points I raised.....Nelson could make big bucks as a lobbyist, or join a few boards, work 1/10 the time....what does he gain..I can't buy the "giving up without a fight" bit....look at Breaux...he realized what the future holds, and he didn't like it....sorry, my friend..you and I usually concur about 99% of the time....we're of a different mindset this time...