Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fl) was interviewed earlier about the latest school massacre,

[procon]

and his robotic response was cold and unfeeling, and he showed no sympathy to the victims. The only thing he could think to sayf was to recite a list about how the shooter might have legally purchased a gun so it's OK. He implied that as long as the shooter had legally obtained his murder weapon of choice, then guns are fine. Move along, we don't need to change any gun laws. Oh, and so sorry about all those dead people.

Chuck Todd just had him on, and Nelson acted befuddled and asked why he was being interviewed again? Then he doubled down and repeated his spiel about legal guns, nothing to see here, and says he is waiting for voters to demand action before he looks at the gun issue. Is he really that clueless? He went on to bemoan the fact that he has to be concerned about his own safety these days. Boo-hoo, dude!

I'm not from Florida, but this guy is supposed to be a Democrat, but what an embarrassment!

[SoCalMusicLover]

1. Repubs Stick To The Same Script

But for Democrats like Nelson, we're supposed to just be glad that they identify as Democrats.

Take what we can get.

[janterry]

4. His voting record isn't that bad

He was my Senator for a long time. It's true, I would have voted for someone more liberal. But Florida is a weird state. So many very conservative pockets (I mean deep south conservative). There are parts of FLorida that would vote for a real left wing liberal.

But then there is the Panhandle. Oh, and that silly little town that outlawed Satan.

Given the makeup of FL. - Nelson is sort of expected. I voted for him every time (and if I still lived there, would vote for him again).

[SoCalMusicLover]

6. Yeah, That Panhandle

It took a pedophile to get a Democrat BARELY elected in Alabama. Too bad the Democrats aren't like the repub cult, voting party above all else.

[dewsgirl]

2. Yep, he is my senator, sounds like him.

[obamanut2012]

41. He neither said nor acted like that

[George II]

64. Thank you! I saw the entire interview, NO he didn't say what the OP claims or acted like that.....

....he was still in a state of shock, and his questions were rhetorical, essentially "why do I have to be interviewed again" as if we should do something about things like this instead of conducting interviews after they happen.

That OP is a terrible (and very inaccurate) spin on the interview. Of course in a "New York minute" someone had to attack him.

[still_one]

68. Thanks George. I have no idea why some feel empowered to distort things

[William769]

77. If Senator Nelson is really bad (from what I am reading

Why are republicans targeting his seat?

I swear, I don't understand people sometimes.

[still_one]

80. Wow!!! Bill. Good to see you. Also, great point

[William769]

82. Good to see you too my friend.

[mcar]

92. An excellent question

This is making me crazy today.

Bill,my fellow Floridian!

[Gothmog]

124. It seems that some want to help Rick Scott defeat Senator Nelson

[George II]

125. Yep, seems that way.

[janterry]

3. He's sort of a middle of the road democrat

votes pretty middle of the road.

His race is VERY important - and he could lose. Every year he runs - it feels close - and if he runs against a big name (even unfeeling Scott - he gives a really terrible interview, btw)

it's going to be close.

[Sophia4]

56. Lots of formerly New Yorkers live in Florida.

Many of them voted Democratic for years. So there must be a strong block of real Democrats there. It's a matter of exciting them and getting them out to vote, isn't it?

[mcar]

5. I just saw him on CNN and I totally disagree

Yes, Nelson is stiff as a speaker but he really gave it to Republicans for doing nothing when Democrats try to pass gun control legislation.

He is a good senator for FL, he's my senator and he has my full support. He's up against a tough reelection campaign if Gov Voldemort runs against him. This is not the time to criticize FL Democrats.

BTW, Rubio is posting bible verses on Twitter in response. How about we say bad things about him?

[SoCalMusicLover]

7. Well, Nelson Looks Like JFK Next To Rubio

[Phoenix61]

9. Thank you nt

[mcar]

12. Yeah, so why are people on this board slamming Nelson?

[SoCalMusicLover]

18. Speaking For Myself

The fact is that Democrats occasionally are moderate, or exhibit conservative views, while there is no such animal in the repub party. They stick with their conservative right wing base whenever it matters.

When the repubs have a 51-49 majority, it's a solid block. Right down to the so-called moderates like Susan "Dumbshit" Collins.

When the Democrats hold a 51-49 majority, it might as well be a repub majority, since there are several Democrats who will cross over when they feel like it. Repubs NEVER do such a thing.

[mcar]

20. 16 children are dead

So let's talk about the nuances of Democratic politics.

[SoCalMusicLover]

24. 16 Dead Children Won't Have An Impact

Try 60 Dead in Las Vegas. Did that matter?

Try 20+ Kids Under Age 10 Dead. Did that matter?

The Democrats won't even get an inch on this subject, not to mention they raise it for a day or two, then it goes away.

[mcar]

25. So why slam Dems now?

[SoCalMusicLover]

28. I'm Not Slamming Democrats

I'm just pointing out that these Conservative Democrats are ending up hurting us, while there is no such thing in the repub party.

Morally that might be a good thing, but politically it's hurting us since the repubs ALWAYS stick together, while we don't.

[mcar]

30. Senator Nelson is not hurting us, Senator Rubio is

You are slamming the Democratic senator. Children are dead.

This is just unseemly.

[SoCalMusicLover]

31. Dead Children Just The Price Of FREEDOM & 2nd Amendment

Nothing will change that. It has nothing to do with Nelson specifically.

[appalachiablue]

87. What's your plan to improve on conservative Dems. like Nelson in FL?

[procon]

29. Seriously? Maybe because if no one ever tries nothing ever changes, and

stuff like this keeps happening over and again. There's a lot of apologetic excuses given for Nelson' record, but not a word addressing his apparent indifference to the victims -- 17 now! -- of today's massacre. He gets a pass and that level of callous apathy is rare coming from most Democrats.

[obamanut2012]

51. He didn;t act or say what you are claiming

He is PRO GUN CONTROL.

[Eliot Rosewater]

57. Attacking any and all Democrats no matter why is an agenda that

can plainly be seen.

[obamanut2012]

60. Nelson was just on Hardball, too

He is being so compassionate and resolute.

He went over LEO's head during the FTL Airposrt shooting and released info (not anything to compromise anything), because he said locals had a right to know what was happening, so they could protect themselves.

SCott has a huge amount of Koch money pouring in, and may well beat Nelson this year. He is my Senator. I live in the PBC/Broward area, and he is a good guy.

[mcar]

67. I will work to GOTV for Nelson

Voldemort in the senate is not a prospect I can deal with.

[George II]

71. You are totally misrepresenting what Nelson said. You already said he's not your Senator, but yet..

....you're familiar with his record?

[obamanut2012]

43. Except Nelson didn't say or act that way

I live here, where the shooting happened, I watched it all live on TV.

[Eliot Rosewater]

21. We know why.

[mcar]

22. I just can't with this today, Eliot

I'm a good ways away from that part of Florida, Eliot, but my SO is a public school teacher. This is yet another awful day in the United States of NRA.

But yes, let's slam Democrats.

[Eliot Rosewater]

32. Of course the response by some is to attack Democrats, we see that all the time.

It is an agenda, conscious by some, not by others, but it is an agenda.

[Gothmog]

35. I was also wondering about this

[Phoenix61]

10. Mine too, thank you nt

[obamanut2012]

40. Exactly -- Nelson said the opposite of what the OP claimes

He is also my Senator, and I live and work very near Parkland, and have coworkers who had their kids at that school today.

[mcar]

49. That is terrifying, obamanaut

[George II]

66. "Rubio is posting bible verses on Twitter in response. How about we say bad things about him?"

Because Rubio isn't a Democrat.

Like you I saw the CNN interview, he looked like he was stunned and still in a state of shock. Amazing how quickly some jump on the bandwagon and criticize.

[mcar]

69. Any day is a good day to slam Democrats, for some

I just find this so ....gaah!

Sorry, I ran out of words.

[malaise]

75. +1,000 n/t

[csziggy]

104. I'm watching Sen. Nelson's interview with Chris Matthers now

It is NOTHING like the OP characterizes it.

Here is the link: http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sen-nelson-suspect-pulled-fire-alarm-so-he-could-start-shooting-1161865795829

Sen. Nelson comes on about half to two thirds of the way through.

Here is Chuck Todd's interview with Sen. Nelson:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/sen-nelson-on-school-shooting-south-florida-is-hurting-1161768003668

Again, the interview is NOTHING like the claims in the OP.

[mcar]

119. Thanks for the links

[Phoenix61]

8. I am in Florida

Do you have any idea how red it is here? Look up Mark Gaetz. Bill is actually a good senator although he is short on charisma. Strong on the environment but Florida is staunchly pro-gun. Trayvon Martin ring any bells? Or how about our wonderful, but unconstitutional, stand your ground law. Twitler and the Koch brothers are backing our current governor, Rick Scott, in his run against Bill. Bill's statement that until the citizens of the state of Florida want a change in the gun laws, he's not going to pursue it. That is actually his job, to advocate for the wishes of his constituents. Our weather might be like Cali but our politics are more like the Carolinas. I wish it were otherwise but it's not.

[janterry]

13. + 100

I was in Tally for about 16 years. ITA.

I think a lot of the time people think of FL as Orlando. (or vacation-land).

[Phoenix61]

14. I worked with a young African-American woman

who was married to a white man. They rented a house in Mexico Beach which is in the panhandle of Florida. Locals call it LA, Lower Alabama. Anyway, I asked her what the hell was she thinking when she mentioned the across the street neighbor with the Confederate flag in his window. She said she thought Florida was like South Beach Miami. Anyway, her and her sweet husband moved back up north.

[janterry]

16. I have friends in Tally

he's black and she's white. He won't drive with her outside of Tally (they've lived there for about 20 years).

He just doesn't think it is safe. I agree with him........

[George II]

72. Exactly.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

11. Let me see if I have this right:

If you obtain a gun legally, it's up to you how you use it or how many people you kill. If you obtain it illegally, then shame on you.

Didn't the Las Vegas guy get all his guns legally? Come to think of it, nearly (maybe all) of the high profile murders and massacres are done with legal guns.

So why do we even bother to cover these stories? Why not rank them with auto accidents? In 2016, the most recent year I found statistics for, more than 37,000 died in car accidents. I realize that most of the time only one or two people die at a time, but that's still about a hundred a day. And we don't freak out about those deaths, do we?

Except, of course, there's a sense that auto accidents are part of the landscape, that every time you get into a car you're acknowledging the risk. We haven't yet come to think that just going off to school in the morning entails some unknown and small risk of being murdered. Maybe we should, especially if there is never going to be a rational attempt to limit guns in this country.

[SoCalMusicLover]

19. Going Off To School Entails An Unknown & Small Risk Of Being Murdered

This is 100% reality. It's why EVERY SINGLE SCHOOL now has to have procedures for active shootings.

It IS no different than getting in a car. Chances are good that you'll survive, but there's still that chance despite doing everything right, you will die unexpectedly.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

44. But there should be almost zero risk of being murdered at a school.

Not the day to day reality of it.

[mcar]

15. Is this really the time to slam our Democratic Senator?

He is for gun control but because he's not a great speaker he needs to be slammed on this Democratic board?

This Floridian suggests you delete this thread.

[Cha]

17. Mahalo, mcar.. I agree.

[mcar]

23. Thank you, Cha

Nelson is in favor of gun control, a risky stance in FL. Is now the time to slam him?

[Cha]

27. NO, Now is Not the time to Slam, Democratic Senator,

Bill Nelson, who is in favor of Sensible Gun Laws.

Thank you, mcar!

[procon]

26. Yeah, that's soooo NOT Democratic of you.

My opinion, yeah? I'm sorry you have a Democratic like Nelson. You don't have to agree, isn't that nice? But don't try to silence me just because I disagree with you.

[BoneyardDem]

34. seems like you went of half cocked in the OP and are now doubling down

that of course is your prerogative.

[procon]

48. I said that Nelson was more interested in defending guns than sympathizing

with the victims. He made the same statements in two separate interviews, and you're defending him; good to know where your priorities are.

[George II]

73. And that is 100% incorrect. Maybe you should look up his record instead of taking shots....

....at him minutes after a tragedy.

[procon]

83. Yet that IS precisely the topic I posted.

Not his previously professionally written speeches or his record, just his lackluster response to the victims in the three interviews I saw him give today. Other Dem politicians managed to express human sympathies today.

[George II]

85. None of those "other Dem politicians" were Floridians, they weren't as closely affected....

....What do you have against Nelson? You'd prefer someone like Rubio or Rick Scott?

[procon]

90. I'm pretty sure Debbie Wasserman Schultz is from Florida,

and she seemed to be able to express her feelings about the victims today. Lumping Nelson in with Rubio and Scott seems a bit extreme, and you probably should rephrase, but since I don't know how they responded, I really can't comment.

[procon]

91. Oh, pleeze... human compassion does not end at the state line.

That was such a weak retort, I'm giving you 10 points just for chutzpah alone.

[George II]

95. Phil Mudd broke down and cried on CNN this afternoon, they had to switch over...

...to Wolf Blitzer. From what we've seen here, you probably think he's a spineless weakling.

[procon]

96. What connection are you trying to make with this one?

I commented on Nelson's lamentable lack of empathy toward the victims, and you hold up a reporter who actually reacted (yes, I watched, too) with very sincere and genuine human compassion, and I'm supposed to think that's being unmanly??? Take your time, this is obviously a very convoluted prognostication.

[George II]

97. Phil Mudd isn't a "reporter". Perhaps you should look into his background. Didn't take much time.

[procon]

99. That was an irrelevant dodge, are you too tired to reposte? nt

[George II]

100. Nope. But I see you've decided to resort to insulting. Very telling. Thanks!

[procon]

102. Being tired is an insult? Who knew?

Nighty-night.

[mcar]

93. I saw Nelson on CNN

Express deep sympathy and excoriate Rs for blocking sensible gun control. I really don't know what you are alluding to.

[procon]

98. And?

I watched him make three interviews on MSNBC that were so markedly different than any other Dem politician, he stood out for neglecting to mention the victims. That's what I commented on, and if that makes you feel defensive, it's really not my problem.

BYW, I saw what you did. Good show!

[BoneyardDem]

128. you seriously expect this board to believe an entire lifes work is reflected in your bias?

that you happen to see one or two interviews and your interpretation is the sum total of this man's work? As I'd mentioned before, you went off half cocked, doubled and tripled down and are digging in your heels. Slamming Dems is a great assistance to those with an interest in election meddling. I wish "dems" would put this type of repeated energy (look at all of your responses on this thread alone) into trying to demolish Republicans.

[mcar]

42. I'm trying to silence you?

By suggesting you delete a thread?

I suggest you look up the definition of silence.

[procon]

53. I did, and it referred me back to your post to delete my thread. nt

[mcar]

76. How cute

I'm off to mourn 17 dead children and not slam Dems.

[Gothmog]

36. These attacks only help the GOP

[mcar]

37. Marco Rubio, who has an A+ rating from the NRA,

gets an apparent pass here but Nelson didn't do a great interview so he needs to be slammed.

[Gothmog]

65. I noticed that also

[George II]

74. Perhaps that's the objective?

[Gothmog]

117. Why would a member of this board want to help that asshole Rick Scott?

Rick Scott was an asshole last night. Why does anyone want to help Rick Scott beat Senator Nelson?

[mcar]

120. Scott would be a nightmare senator

As he's been a nightmare gov. Anyone who is not fully supporting Sen Nelson has questionable motives, IMO.

[obamanut2012]

47. I live and work close to Parkland

I have staff whose kids were in that school today, and a friend who just found out their neighbor was killed there today.

I am proud of Bill's response. People on here need to stfu/

[mcar]

61. My husband is a public school teacher here in Central FL

We had a single student shooting (kid attempted suicide in his classroom) at his school a few years ago.

They were on lockdown for hours. He was able to text me so I knew he was OK.

He's got 2 years to retirement. I fear it will happen again.

Odd that some think it's a great idea to slam our Dem senator today but give Rubio a pass.

[renate]

63. oh no... that really brings it home

Something like this is just too big and tragic to take in all at once, but to think that your friend's neighbor is just one of seventeen makes it more real and more awful. Or more unreal, in a way.

This is such a sad day, all over again, till the next time.

[Me.]

55. The Reason Dems Have A Hard Time Winning

is that they just can't win...with their supposed base. Never good enough, tough enough...not ferocious enough and on and on. I wonder if it has occurred to anyone that it just may be that this man is deeply upset by what's happened and is just trying to hold it together.

[BoneyardDem]

33. Another school massacre...quick, blame Dems and ignore the NRA, Trump and the other Reps

seems to be a pattern.

I've said it once and I'll continue to say it, purists suck.

recognizing the reality of what it takes to keep a Dem in office in certain districts, speaking with those constituents that actually live in this man's district (just look upthread)...I'll take their opinion over your opinion. Any Dem is better than a lock step, marching Republican.

[mcar]

38. This!

Thank you BoneyardDem!

[obamanut2012]

39. This is absolutely not true 00 why are you saying this???

I live in this part of Florida, and Nelson's response to both this and the FTL Airport shooting was swift, compassionate, and professional. He also makes sure the info gets out to us ASAP during crisises.

I am proud he is my Senator.

And no, he is not a Republican or DINO. People need to stop that divisive garbage.

[CreekDog]

139. with a name like "procon" he couldn't possibly be trolling

[dewsgirl]

45. Could the OP be confused maybe?

[procon]

58. No, and he just repeated that he was waiting for the public to speak up and

demand gun control. This is a total cop out:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For the sixth consecutive year, a majority of Americans say they are dissatisfied with U.S. gun laws and policies. Fifty-nine percent of U.S. adults are now dissatisfied with the nation's gun laws and 39% are satisfied. Dissatisfaction has risen five percentage points from 2017 and is close to Gallup's 18-year high of 62%, recorded in 2016.

http://news.gallup.com/poll/226871/snapshot-americans-dissatisfied-gun-laws.aspx

Go help Nelson, he needs to know the public is waiting for action.

[Gothmog]

118. Did you hear Rick Scott last night?

Would Rick Scott be a better senator compared to a real Democrat like Senator Nelson?

[obamanut2012]

50. JUst stop -- he neother said nor acted like teh OP is claiming

I live here. I watched it all happened live.

Nelson is a good Senator.

[procon]

70. Nelson is on TV right now, and Chris Matthews asked him

why senators won't talk about guns. He says no one has the backbone to stand up to the gun lobby. Truth, that! We can expect no action -- again --- from most of our 'good Senators', but thankfully there will always be some better Democrats who will have the backbone to push for gun control laws in the wake of these repeated mass murders.

[guillaumeb]

52. Waiting for the voters?

Waiting for how many more gun massacres?

[George II]

84. That isn't what Nelson really said.

[guillaumeb]

86. What did he say?

[George II]

88. You'll have to watch a video of it and HOW he said it.

[mainstreetonce]

54. You have every right to criticize this person.

I don't want to hear about "don't criticize D public figures"

[obamanut2012]

62. Except Nelson didn't do any of this

I live here, as in the area it happened, I have watched this unfolding -- Nelson is doing a great job. He is also very pro gun control. He is a great Senator for FL.

[mcar]

94. Sure, if the critic gets the facts correct

[zipplewrath]

126. Not here

Unfortunately, the rules here say one cannot criticize democrats.

[George II]

59. You think he may have been stunned and hadn't gathered his thoughts yet?

I saw him, he was visibly shaken, and yet someone has to come there to read his mind and criticize him.

He NEVER said it was "OK", he was pointing out that with Congress' inaction the shooter might have legally purchased the gun, which was NOT "OK"!!!! And he was ruing the fact that nothing has been done, rhetorically saying "why am I being interviewed again", implying interviews won't solve this problem. And he didn't say what you claim he said, he was giving EXAMPLES of security problems these days, and it was a rhetorical

Of course, when there's an opportunity to bash a Democrat, someone does it. WHY do this?

[procon]

78. Thank you for your interpretation.

Mine is somewhat different, but you ask 'Why', meaning criticize a fellow Democrat who is so nonplussed you want him excused for being almost catatonic? Because, when other Democrats are speaking to this matter throughout the day, they are talking about the victims, the people, and even how to help people like the shooter to avoid future incidents. They were all concerned about people first, and that difference was distinctly notable.

[Scurrilous]

79. I just watched a snippet of him being interviewed on TV.

Last edited Wed Feb 14, 2018, 09:53 PM - Edit history (1)

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/02/14/president-trump-high-school-shooting/

Didn't sound befuddled to me.

[yardwork]

81. Anybody using this tragedy to get Republicans elected has a rotten soul.

They ought to think about their lives.

[Awsi Dooger]

89. Every Florida tragedy turns into a public speaking contest between Nelson and Scott

That's the sad reality dating to Hurricane Irma and until November

[Motley13]

101. he has been a good senator & I hope he wins again, his opponent will probably be

Rick Scott (God help us)

[Tommy_Carcetti]

103. OFFS, you really are going to attack the one statewide elected Democrat we have here?

Now?

Really?

Now?

You're not from Florida, so do us a favor and butt out for the time being.

Sheesh.

[Cha]

105. Mahalo, TC!

[mcar]

122. This!

[GulfCoast66]

106. Are you sure you are not just pissed...

That he does not support someone’s Medicare for all scheme?

Cause your attack on him is pretty pathetic otherwise.

[procon]

108. Criticizing the man for not mentioning the victims of today's massacre

in the interviews I watched, is not an attack, it's an opinion. Pissed, is being attacked by someone who doesn't know the difference, but thinks that's good enough to insert some self righteous, pissant casus belli.

[GulfCoast66]

110. I am not the cause of any war.

But when someone on DU attacks the only statewide elected member of the Democratic Party in my state...that is a true casus belli. And that member has an F rating from the NRA.

Especially when that member of my party faces a tough re-election campaign against a super rich Skelator.

So are there any other Democratic politicians in tough races you want to attack.

And you can bet that I will continue to be a pissant anytime you or anyone attacks an at risk Democratic politician.

You have a very nice evening.

[William769]

112. I guess you missed this interview

http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/watch/sen-nelson-suspect-pulled-fire-alarm-so-he-could-start-shooting-1161865795829

[CreekDog]

135. Gulfcoast66's words: "Medicare for all scheme"...I think someone slipped a little

[William769]

136. Ya think?

[CreekDog]

138. !

[Gothmog]

133. Sen. Nelson: Let's just not talk about it, let's do something about it

Link to tweet

[JI7]

109. hmm, looks like you may have figured out what this is about

[GulfCoast66]

111. Predicted it last year.

Not figuring it out...just confirmation.

Have a good night.

[sprinkleeninow]

115. I know, right?

'Sherlock Holmes', aka G.C.,may have detected a something something.🕵

[CreekDog]

137. you said "scheme"

whoops. be careful not to let folks here know what you think of liberal ideas.

[radical noodle]

107. Compared to our other choice for Nelson's seat this year

he's far left. Rick Scott is running against him. Nelson is normally a reliable Dem, but he was probably trying to watch what he said because Rick Scott will pick out words, rearrange them, and play them back in a convoluted way to try to get his seat. Most Florida folks are for sure gun lovers.

[brooklynite]

113. Translation: Someone didn't say EXACTLY what I wanted to hear.....

FWIW, I had a private meeting with Sen. Nelson last week; I know what his position on guns is; you apparently do not.

[procon]

114. The correct translation is that he forgot to mention the victims.

So, yeah, I kinda do expect politicians to show a little humanity in the wake of such a tragedy, so I don't know why he talked about guns instead.

[ProfessorGAC]

121. You Wouldn't Have Been Happy. . .

. . even if he named each victim, first and last name, plus their birthdays and favorite color.

This OP is needless pot stirring and you have yet to make a case as to why you're grossly exaggerating to complete your personal narrative.

[Gothmog]

132. Really?

Link to tweet

[Gothmog]

116. Senator Nelson was on Morning Joe this morning

Senator Nelson did a great job this morning.

Gov, Rick Scott was an asshole last night. Scott will be Senator Nelson's opponent in November.

Why are members of this board attacking Democrats? Do these posters want to help a republican asshole win this seat?

[mcar]

123. This is why we can't have nice things

[AlexSFCA]

127. Only votes matter not words. I dont care what he says

He votes with dems, it is the ONLY thing that matter.

[obamanut2012]

140. He has an F rating from the NRA

I live here, very close to the shooting, I have coworkers who were directly affected by death. Nelson did not do what the OP states.

Nelson is a good Senator, a good Dem, and has been very compassionate during this.

The OP is WRONG.

[murielm99]

129. Why are we slamming Democrats again?

I watched his interview and did not come away from it feeling the way you do. I thought he did just fine.

We need to support our Democrats, not undermine them.

I have been here long enough to remember when Daschle was in the Senate from South Dakota. Many DUers called him a pink tutu Democrat, glossing over his strong liberal credentials. Who represents South Dakota now? Thune, who takes a lot of money from the NRA, upwards of $717,000. (I got different dollar amounts from different sources).

If you cannot support Democrats, what are you doing here?

[Gothmog]

131. It seems that some want to help Rick Scott defeat Senator Nelson

[Gothmog]

130. Senator Nelson's comments on the Senate-Lets get these assault weapons off our streets

Link to tweet

No doubt the JPR types will find fault with these comments

[mcar]

134. Great remarks!

[tavernier]

141. Ive had my issues with Nelson

but on this you are wrong.

I AM a Floridian, an active member of the Democratic Party, and a party representative to many conventions and events. I’ve met Bill Nelson and never seen nor heard him befuddled.

He is not an embarrassment... sorry, can’t say same of your OP.

[dembotoz]

142. thought we were not supposed to attack fellow dems......

he has been interviewed a lot....
some were i admit a little weak but most were quite good

i would vote for him in a minute