Ben Nelson yet again throws shit in our faces

[DainBramaged]

The Senate defeated a Rethug ploy to strip the Cash for Clunkers portion out of the $106 billion war-spending plan.

Supporters of the program overcame a procedural hurdle by the plan's leading opponent, Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., on a 60-36 vote, winning the minimum number of votes needed to keep the program in a $106 billion war-spending plan.

Four Republicans — Kit Bond of Missouri, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins of Maine and George Voinovich of Ohio — voted with two independents and 54 Democrats, while Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska was opposed along with 35 Republicans.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., changed her vote to support the bill and spoke by phone with Obama during the vote.

Cantwell spokeswoman Ciaran Clayton said Obama "acknowledged Senator Cantwell's concerns that the cash-for-clunkers program ... did not do enough to meet our nation's urgent need to reduce foreign oil dependence" and vowed to work with Cantwell and others to "maximize the number of efficient cars on America's roads."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31432867/ns/politics-capitol_hill/




My opinion regarding Ben NOsen, when Al Franken takes his justly deserved seat in the Senate, Ben NOsen will flip to the Puke side. And regarding the cash for clunkers bill, no matter what brand of car people buy, it's good for the environment and good for the economy.

[Thrill]

1. He's basically a Republican. But what Cantwell did is no better

Acting like she was so against this that she had to talk to Obama to get some kind of assurance that satisfied her. Phony ass Democrats.

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2. She probably extorted a promise from him

She has been another pain in the ass since her election.

[WI_DEM]

3. he won't switch. Why would he switch from a caucus with 60 votes to one with 40?

you have more power in the majority.

[DainBramaged]

4. Do you honestly think he cares about the majority position?

What awaits Ben NOsen after the Senate?? Democrats don't own K-Street.

Top 5 Contributors, 2005-2010, Campaign Cmte


Contributor Total Indivs PACs
NelNet Inc $48,100 $34,100 $14,000
Berkshire Hathaway $46,800 $45,800 $1,000
Level 3 Communications $39,600 $34,600 $5,000
Omaha Steaks $36,100 $36,100 $0
Nebraska Beef $25,150 $25,150 $0


Top 5 Industries, 2005-2010, Campaign Cmte

Industry Total Indivs PACs

Lawyers/Law Firms $466,311 $346,468 $119,843
Insurance $404,586 $168,145 $236,441
Securities & Investment $271,399 $189,799 $81,600
Lobbyists $239,395 $235,510 $3,885
Real Estate $207,646 $136,800 $70,846


http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=n00005329

Top 20 Industries contributing to Campaign Cmte

Industry Total Indivs PACs
Lawyers/Law Firms $466,311 $346,468 $119,843
Insurance $404,586 $168,145 $236,441
Securities & Investment $271,399 $189,799 $81,600
Lobbyists $239,395 $235,510 $3,885
Real Estate $207,646 $136,800 $70,846
Health Professionals $203,776 $71,676 $132,100
Retired $186,175 $186,175 $0
Commercial Banks $167,929 $90,005 $77,924
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products $165,293 $26,850 $138,443
Agricultural Services/Products $155,350 $24,850 $130,500
Leadership PACs $136,500 $0 $136,500
Food Processing & Sales $136,300 $68,800 $67,500
Pro-Israel $133,363 $61,863 $71,500
TV/Movies/Music $124,900 $47,400 $77,500
Telecom Services & Equipment $116,600 $71,400 $45,200
Hospitals/Nursing Homes $115,758 $49,598 $66,160
Business Services $109,166 $81,750 $27,416
Electric Utilities $108,199 $36,200 $71,999
Food & Beverage $96,100 $53,100 $43,000
Oil & Gas $95,300 $31,550 $63,750