[TomGuy]

Look again.

Nelson said he believed that he and Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), who has opposed other efforts to open Lease 181 to drilling, could block the bill.

It isn't only the Dems that are to blame. Some on the GOP side are adding to the obstructionism.

[oceanview]

you got it, that is exactly the problem - we can't pin this on the Dems when our own caucus isn't solid on it.

"either we stand together, or we shall hang separately"

[I got the rope]

No argument here.

Martinez-Nelson Outer Continental Shelf Bill to Protect Florida Coasts

[GladesGuru]

George Patton accurately described Libroids like Nelson and Martinez as follows: "Politicians are the lowest form of human life. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician."

[GladesGuru]

George Patton accurately described Libroids like Nelson and Martinez as follows: "Politicians are the lowest form of human life. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician."

[Arm_Bears]

Mel "Teats on a boar-hog" Martinez has been a major disappointment.

I called his office the other day to remind them that his margin of victory in 2004 was less than 1%.

[I got the rope]

I guess I should have mentioned the other trial lawyer reprobate Mel "the RINO" Martinez, but I was too concentrated on taking down another 'rat...sorry...my bad.