Skip to comments.
Nelson is a yes vote (confirmed)
Politico ^
| November 20, 2009
| by Chris Frates
Posted on 11/20/2009 9:27:53 AM PST by MaestroLC
Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson announced today that he is going to vote with his party to move the debate forward.
*snip*
It is only to begin debate and an opportunity to make improvements. If you don't like a bill, why block your own opportunity to amend it?
As we have seen before, obstructionists are inviting a move toward reconciliation by opposing this first procedural vote. Let's be clear. That route shrinks debate and amendments, eliminates bipartisanship and needs only 50 votes to pass a bill.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: Nebraska
KEYWORDS: 111th; benedictarnoldnelson; benedictnelson; bennelson; benodictarnoldnelson; bhohealthcare; elections; healthcare; nebraskawhore; nelson; obama
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-90 next last
Weasel. Liar.
Blue Dog, my behind.
1
posted on
11/20/2009 9:27:54 AM PST
by
MaestroLC
To: MaestroLC
Bwa-hahahahah. All the fools here who think that ANY “blue dog” or ANY “moderate Democrat” exists needs to have their head examined. I said earlier this week that this bill was a done deal, and that all that was being discussed was who would get to opt out so the Dems could substitute Collins or Snow or Graham or McCain.
2
posted on
11/20/2009 9:30:08 AM PST
by
LS
("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually." (Hendrix))
To: MaestroLC
Big suprise. He’s a RAT, and a stupid one, even by RAT standards.
To: MaestroLC
I only see Leiberman as a hold-out. All the other registered socialists (democrats) will fall in line. I perceive the current hold-outs as just posturing.
4
posted on
11/20/2009 9:30:44 AM PST
by
Made In The USA
(Communists need not apply.)
To: MaestroLC
5
posted on
11/20/2009 9:31:22 AM PST
by
Scotsman will be Free
(11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
To: LS
There are Americans... and then there are Democrats.
Pretty much sums it up.
6
posted on
11/20/2009 9:31:34 AM PST
by
NFHale
(The Second Amendment - By any means necessary.)
To: MaestroLC
They have to be made to realize that the price is their office.
7
posted on
11/20/2009 9:31:34 AM PST
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Ask not what the Kennedys can do for you, but what you can do for the Kennedys.)
To: MaestroLC
We knew all along what he is. That leaves, in the resounding lyrics of Brecht:
“What was your price?”
To: MaestroLC
He must’ve been promised something...
9
posted on
11/20/2009 9:31:59 AM PST
by
b4its2late
(Before you can control a horse, you have to break it. Sound familiar?)
To: MaestroLC
If you don't like a bill, why block your own opportunity to amend it? Gee, I don't know. How about taking steps to kill it entirely?
10
posted on
11/20/2009 9:32:15 AM PST
by
paulycy
(Demand Constitutionality.)
To: Made In The USA
All the other registered socialists (democrats
and that POS Sanders) will fall in line.
There, helped you out a bit......
11
posted on
11/20/2009 9:33:46 AM PST
by
b4its2late
(Before you can control a horse, you have to break it. Sound familiar?)
To: MaestroLC
Two faced Pinko nothing more.
12
posted on
11/20/2009 9:33:52 AM PST
by
Cheetahcat
(Zero the Wright kind of Racist! We are in a state of War with Democrats)
To: b4its2late
Will Snowe or Collins cave? If not, and Lieberman hold firm, that is 41 votes there. Though maybe when it comes to final passage they could still pick up Lincoln.
As far as Nelson goes, he is not as bad as some of them but it is time to work on getting him out now. He is up in 2012 so some challenger should start raising funds now. Not too early. We can hope maybe ‘12 will be like another 1980, with the Demo president and many senators being swept out.
13
posted on
11/20/2009 9:35:17 AM PST
by
TNCMAXQ
To: MaestroLC
WEASEL LYING SCUMBAG SUPREME!
14
posted on
11/20/2009 9:36:24 AM PST
by
MrDem
(And this is a loyal lifelong Democrat saying this... Democrats for Cheney/Palin 2012)
To: MaestroLC
Unlike Blanche Lincoln this backstabbing liar is not up for election this cycle. He is hedging his bets that it will be forgotten by the time he is up again. We must make him pay. This is Nebraska for gods sake!
To: MaestroLC
Not surprised. Hussein and his henchman Rahm Emmanuel haven't been wasting any opportunities to either bribe or blackmail, as the case may be, to get this passed. It's not just a "healthcare" bill, it's a huge expansion of government which will never be overturned once passed. It will give the rats unprecedented powers, and I believe that there are more than a few Republicans who are not averse to that either.
What I'd really love to see is a sincere and determined attempt by some congressman with integrity (I know, a mythical animal) to make Congress be forced to have this same "healthcare" they are foisting on us. Not a token gesture like it usually is, but a real sustained effort, which Congress would be obliged to publicly answer, as to why the "healthcare" they are forcing down our throats (and remember, this isn't really about healthcare, it's about expanding government power) isn't good enough for them.
16
posted on
11/20/2009 9:37:08 AM PST
by
mrsmel
To: MaestroLC
Of course, they are hell bent on doing this TO the American people. They are building a new base of government workers. America will be just like California, or any of the dependent high tax democrat cities.
If I have this right they plan on collecting huge taxes for 4 yars before any “benefits” take place. If the American people don’t throw them out and repeal well then the deserve what they get, sad to say.
17
posted on
11/20/2009 9:37:20 AM PST
by
Williams
(It's the policies, stupid)
To: MaestroLC
18
posted on
11/20/2009 9:38:10 AM PST
by
ScottinVA
(The arrogance of this Congress is staggering. November 2010 can't get here quickly enough.)
To: MaestroLC
Let all the sellouts names who vote ‘yes’ for this nation killing bill be put on the list of whom our country’s traitors are/were, which includes the likes of Benedict Arnold.
19
posted on
11/20/2009 9:38:14 AM PST
by
444Flyer
(We will not stand down! Psalm 34:7)
To: MaestroLC
Ben Nelson = whore.
Enjoy your 30 pieces of silver, scumbag.
20
posted on
11/20/2009 9:38:30 AM PST
by
ScottinVA
(The arrogance of this Congress is staggering. November 2010 can't get here quickly enough.)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-90 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson