Bill Nelson

…HEY IRAN…and WE WANT HIM BACK in one piece. 4 years in Iran is like 50 years in Sing Sing (prison). Iran is the equal to Turkish jail (remember that film about the American who landed in a Turk jail for pot?) – yeah just like that. Fuck me in the rear but don’t kill me and they call themselves straight!? Please read this story as galling as it reads because every sentence will put a knot in your throat if not in your stomach. Iran’s present President – the little Iranian Hitler – can eat...Read Full Story

MARCH 30, 2011 Senator Bill NelsonSen. Bill Nelson, a Democrat up for re-election in 2012, holds "at least a 13 point lead" over prospective Republican opponents, a new poll finds."The Republicans who poll strongest against Nelson aren't going to run. Connie Mack IV, who announced he wouldn't seek the office after we'd already started the poll, trailed Nelson by 13 points at 47-34. Another incredibly long shot candidate, MSNBC host and former Congressman Joe Scarborough, trails by 13 points...Read Full Story

MEDIA RELEASE: Friday, March 11, 2011CONTACT: Dan McLaughlin, 202-224-1679Sen. Bill NelsonWASHINGTON – New life was breathed into Florida’s high-speed rail project just moments ago, thanks in part to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and a handful of other officials who’ve worked to save the project over the past several weeks.High speed rail update Federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood informed Nelson shortly before 5 p.m. today that he’s formally reopening the application process for some $2.4...Read Full Story

Raleigh, NC. (June 29, 2011)– If Republicans hope to use the Sunshine State to help retake the senate in 2012, they could be out of luck. Despite only fair approval ratings with many voters still unfamiliar with him, Nelson leads all of his potential Republican opponents by doubledigits.Sen. Bill NelsonOnly 38% of voters approve of Nelson compared to 31% who disapprove. This is a slight improvement over his 38-34 rating in March. Even though Nelson has been in office for more than a decade...Read Full Story

Globe and MailBill Nelson, NASA's Coulda-Been Hero Who Wasn'tSunshine State NewsSo, four hours after the Atlantis astronauts land, Sen. Bill Nelson sends out a big, weepy "Help me pay tribute" plea. Isn't this all coming a tad late, Senator? Seems to me we "owe" our space shuttle workers more than a smarmy group kiss led by ...Space shuttle era ends with touchdown of AtlantisSan Francisco ChronicleForeign nations push into space as US pulls backLos Angeles TimesEnd of an era a real downer for...Read Full Story