tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 4/24/2009
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Jumping off of this post, I just got some data on Ben Nelson's voting history--and it's certainly interesting. Nelson opposed the filibuster on the confirmation of two extremely controversial Bush appointees--EPA administrator Stephen Johnson, and, twice, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton (if you'll ...
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Ben Nelson to oppose OLC nominee Johnsen because of her ‘outspoken pro-choice views.’
Think Progress —
... Update Nelson had opposed the use of the filibuster on John Bolton and former Bush EPA adminstrator Stephen Johnson. "Nelson generally opposes the filibuster on nominees, even if he doesn't like the candidate," notes Brian Beutler. It remains to be seen whether he will filibuster Johnsen. ...
Dawn Johnsen's Nomination Stalls Thanks to Democrats
The Political Carnival —
... . But he also seldom votes to filibuster presidential nominees--including, importantly, a number of controversial Bush administration officials. Several weeks ago, Nelson's spokesman Clay Westrope said Nelson hadn't decided how the Nebraska Democrat would vote on cloture, but that he usually votes yes because "he is against obstruction and believes it is important for each issue to get an up or down vote."[...] ...
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