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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,711 posts)
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 09:20 AM Aug 2015

Bill Nelson backs Iran deal


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Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) on Tuesday threw his support behind President Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran, joining a string of Senate Democrats backing the deal ahead of a five-week recess.

"I acknowledge that this had been one of the most important preparations and will be one of the most important votes that I will cast in the Senate," he said. "Unless there is an unexpected change in the conditions and facts before the vote is called in September — and it will be called on the very first day that we return in September — unless there is an unexpected change, I will support the nuclear agreement."




http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/250218-bill-nelson-backs-iran-deal



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Bill Nelson backs Iran deal (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 OP
Good. Democrats must rally around this agreement. Daniel537 Aug 2015 #1
He used to be my senator DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #2
He's my Senator, and i've been critical of him in the past on Foreign Policy Daniel537 Aug 2015 #3
He rid us of Bill McCollum DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #4
Yeah i think he's about as good as we can get in Florida right now. Daniel537 Aug 2015 #5
We have a shot at winning Rubio's seat. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #6
I thought we were finally going to see turnout numbers go up last year Daniel537 Aug 2015 #7
FL will definitely be tough, especially with Rubio or Bush lll DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #8
 

Daniel537

(1,560 posts)
1. Good. Democrats must rally around this agreement.
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 12:25 PM
Aug 2015

Those who don't better be fucking ready to enlist for the war they so desire to see.

 

Daniel537

(1,560 posts)
3. He's my Senator, and i've been critical of him in the past on Foreign Policy
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 12:36 PM
Aug 2015

but he's starting to come around on several issues like the Iran deal and normalizing relations with Cuba. Still gotta keep up the pressure, but credit where credit is due.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,711 posts)
4. He rid us of Bill McCollum
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 12:40 PM
Aug 2015

And he is still evolving...He's also about as progressive a Democrat can be in FL and be elected to statewide office. He's where Bob Graham was ideologically and a bit left of Lawton Chiles.

 

Daniel537

(1,560 posts)
5. Yeah i think he's about as good as we can get in Florida right now.
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 12:43 PM
Aug 2015

Despite Obama winning here twice, the state Party is bordering on extinction. Scott's re-election last year was mind-boggling.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,711 posts)
6. We have a shot at winning Rubio's seat.
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 12:52 PM
Aug 2015

Crist might have won if the gubernatorial election was held in a presidential year with the concomitant larger turnout.


 

Daniel537

(1,560 posts)
7. I thought we were finally going to see turnout numbers go up last year
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 01:01 PM
Aug 2015

to rid us of Scott, but yikes, numbers were horrible for us, especially here in South Florida. As important as next year will be, still need to drill it into people of how crucial it is to vote during off years. I think it'll be another close race next year, regardless of nominees. A lot of work ahead of us.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,711 posts)
8. FL will definitely be tough, especially with Rubio or Bush lll
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 01:15 PM
Aug 2015

I lived most of life in Cen FL before moving to L A in 3/12 but have lived in all three parts of the state. I miss everything about FL except the humidity and the GOP dominated politics...

This board is very Grayson friendly but I think Patrick Murphy better captures the state's mood.



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