Senator Bill Nelson (FL) to vote NO on Alito...

[4nic8em]

One of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today announced he would vote no on Judge Samuel Alito Jr.’s confirmation to the Supreme Court...

<http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Conservative_Democrat_balks_on_approving_Alito_0124.html>

(hope I didn't f*** this link up, first time post)

[radio4progressives]

1. yes, we know this horrible news. he said as much last week.. n/t

[TheDebbieDee]

2. I think you're confusing this Nelson with

Ben Nelson of Nebraska, who announced last week that he would vote YES to confirm Freakalito!

[WildEyedLiberal]

3. Horrible news? BILL Nelson is voting NO.

Not BEN Nelson who is voting YES.

[coldiggs]

4. you guys might hate me for this but i think he should go ahead and vote ye

s on alito. He is in a conservative state and you know the rethugs are going to beat him over the head for this one. And there is not going to be a filusbuster. So i would rather him live to fight another day.

[Dr.Phool]

5. Florida is not a completely conservative state

And Katherine Harris is his opponent. She can't raise any money, or staff, and is almost universally loathed.

If Nelson voted yes, he'd have a primary opponent.

[coldiggs]

6. ya good point about the primary. But im not hearing anything on cnn about

a filubuster so that makes me think it is match point.

[Dr.Phool]

7. Conservative Noise Network

When they actually cover some news, it'll be a miracle.

According to reports today, Reid will make the decision.

Go for it!!! Filiuster!!!

[coldiggs]

8. ya i agree but i have not heard anything about a filubuster

[mcar]

9. He is NOT in a conservative state

He is my senator, the only Dem we got and I expect him to be a Dem, moderate or no. He's not going to beat Cruella deHarris by voting yes on Alito, he's going to beat her because she's a loony toon.

[flordehinojos]

10. you finally got some balls and some conscienceee and a notion about what

being a real patriot and a real democrat is all about--a most heart felt thank you for voting NO
on alito...whose name in translation might mean "little wing". How apropo, "little wingnut of the right wing conservative scotu."

[pat_k]

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[Adelante]

12. Very good nt