Ben Nelson to Join REPUBLICAN Filibuster of Craig Becker

[Omaha Steve]

http://workinprogress.firedoglake.com/2010/02/08/ben-nelson-to-vote-no-on-cloture-for-craig-becker/

By: Michael Whitney Monday February 8, 2010 7:50 pm

Ben Nelson just issued a statement saying he’ll vote no on cloture for Craig Becker tomorrow, joining the Republican filibuster.

“Mr. Becker’s previous statements strongly indicate that he would take an aggressive personal agenda to the NLRB, and that he would pursue a personal agenda there, rather than that of the Administration,” said Senator Nelson. “This is of great concern, considering that the Board’s main responsibility is to resolve labor disputes with an even and impartial hand. In addition, the nominee’s statements fly in the face of Nebraska’s Right to Work laws, which have been credited in part with our excellent business climate that has attracted employers and many good jobs to Nebraska. Considering these matters, I will oppose the upcoming cloture motion and the nomination.”

Nelson’s statement cites Becker’s past pretty much verbatim from a Chamber of NAM press release. This makes a maximum of 58 votes for Becker, making Enzi and Murkowski’s votes essential.

[Enrique]

1. will the DNC give him another $500,000 for an ad

where he trashes Becker this time?

[LiberalAndProud]

2. I have learned not to expect better from Ben. But still...

:sigh:

The silver lining is I won't feel too sad when he's defeated in 2012.

[w4rma]

3. I'm a Democrat and I want him defeated by a Republican (I'd rather have him defeated in the primary)

I don't see anyone challenging him in the primary, so now I just want him out of the Senate. He's worthless. It's fine with me if he wants to vote against things, but for him to engage in a filibuster obstruction, then I want him out at all costs.

[thunder rising]

4. This is exactly what I expect of him ... I'm just surprised he beat Lieberman to the mic

[LiberalAndProud]

6. I had hoped that he would draw the line short of joining the opposition's fillibuster.

As I said, I have learned to expect little, and be unsurprised when even low expectations are not met. When we next elect in Nebraska, he will be gone. And there will be another asshole in his place. I won't miss him. At least I know to expect nothing from my RepubliCon "representatives".

[Enthusiast]

5. I will send his Republican

opponent a donation.