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Nebraska Narcissist, Part Deux
Washington Post ^ | April 28, 2010 | Harold Meyerson

Posted on 04/29/2010 7:37:53 AM PDT by Second Amendment First

Nelson, it turns out, wasn’t simply looking out for Buffett -- by every measure the most special interest in his state. He was looking out for himself.

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“I did not vote no because of Berkshire Hathaway,” he said. “Nor did the fact that I and my wife have owned Berkshire stock for 30+ years have anything to do with my vote. It has never been an issue. It isn't now."

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So which is it? Ben Nelson, pillar of conservatism? Or Ben Nelson, cesspool of sleaze? The two are not mutually exclusive.

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1 posted on 04/29/2010 7:37:54 AM PDT by Second Amendment First
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To: Second Amendment First

Hey Post, we’ll get to this guy right after you do your long delayed homework on folks named Rangel and Frank.

When they’re both behind bars, let’s talk, OK.


2 posted on 04/29/2010 7:44:03 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Second Amendment First
So which is it? Ben Nelson, pillar of conservatism? Or Ben Nelson, cesspool of sleaze? The two are not mutually exclusive.

How about pillar of liberal/progressivism AND cesspool of sleaze that are one in the same.

Nice to know he's a big Berkshire holder. Wasn't aware.

3 posted on 04/29/2010 7:49:23 AM PDT by throwback ( The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid)
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