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Home Front: Politix
Ben Nelson will Interrupt Holiday Bowl to Defend Himself
2009-12-30
H/T The Corner

For football fans:
From From the Lincon Journal Star:
As a fresh poll measured the political cost of Sen. Ben Nelson's health reform vote, he prepared Tuesday to take his case directly to Nebraskans during Wednesday night's Holiday Bowl game.

Nelson will air a new TV ad in which he attempts to debunk opposition claims that the Senate legislation represents a government takeover, and he makes the case for health care reform.

"With all the distortions about health care reform, I want you to hear directly from me," the Democratic senator says in the ad.

Nelson, dressed in an open-necked shirt and sweater, speaks directly into the camera during the 30-second ad.

The message will be launched during the Nebraska-Arizona football game and continue to air statewide for an undisclosed number of days.

It will take more than 30 seconds to explain away such an abdication of leadership and betrayal of supposed principles.
Posted by:Sherry

#10  And the thinks that interrupting a BOWL GAME IN NEBRASKA is gonna help is ratings?!?!?!?!

He is truly a ignorant ass if he thinks so.
Posted by: DarthVader   2009-12-30 19:57  

#9  it's here in San Diego. There's beer (usually til the start of the 4th qtr) and cocktails in the Stadium Club. The trick is to get hammered before you go in. It also helps that Ben's paid lie will only show in Neb., I think
Posted by: Frank G   2009-12-30 18:33  

#8  And Screw you nelson, you traitor.
Posted by: newc   2009-12-30 16:32  

#7  what is it with these "democrats" ruining all of our holidays.

Pure evil and ignorant.
Posted by: newc   2009-12-30 16:31  

#6  College kids are creative, Sarge. They'll think of something.... :-D
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-12-30 15:42  

#5  Barb, I don't think they sell booze at college games (it's been a while). But I would grant that there will be a chorus of BOO's which is kind iof like booze. ;-) I would wonder if it is possible to recall a senator? That would get thier attention in a hurry.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge    2009-12-30 15:34  

#4  Hope the Jumbotron at the stadium has a heavy covering. If this piece of garbage gets shown there at halftime (paid for, of course, with OUR money), there'll be a massive load of beer bottles (at least) thrown at the screen.

Warning to sports bars everywhere....
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-12-30 15:26  

#3  "Look, no one knows what's in a damn 2,000 page bill anyway, much less how it's actually going to work. So why shouldn't I get you guys some money out of this thing?"
Posted by: Matt   2009-12-30 15:15  

#2  Predicted talking points:
1) I didn't vote for the bill, just for the closing of 'pointless debate', to allow the democratic process to proceed.
2) I bargained for the best deal possible for Nebraskans.
3) I will vote against the bill when it comes to the floor.
What am I missing?
Posted by: Glenmore   2009-12-30 14:33  

#1  Wasamatta, Ben? The "Bankrupt Bowl" spots were all sold out...?
Posted by: Uncle Phester   2009-12-30 13:18  

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