I got a note from Ben. Do I have this right?

[LiberalAndProud]

I let him know that he had garnered the last vote from me. "Pete Ricketts could not do a worse job of representing me than you have," I told him.

So he wrote back:

Dear _____:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue.

The Senate recently voted on the motion to proceed to a debate on S. 3217, and I opposed this motion. I could not support moving forward on a bill I have not seen; but you should not view my vote as an indication that I will not support the bill which the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is currently negotiating. I look forward to seeing what the Committee develops on a bipartisan basis.

America definitely needs to regulate Wall Street without harming Main Street, and I am hearing from Main Street businesses in Nebraska who fear the potential adverse impacts this legislation could have for them. Though I do have some concerns about the creation and scope of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), I recognize that something must be done to close the gaps in our overall financial regulatory structure and improve mechanisms to avoid a financial catastrophe such as the one we just faced. We also must protect consumers - and our financial system - from the type of unregulated institutions which played such a significant role in reckless subprime lending and other harmful and predatory practices.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact me. I realize that the issue of financial regulatory reform is of great importance to you and always appreciate hearing your concerns. I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind as plans for financial regulation move forward.

Sincerely,

Ben Nelson
U.S. Senator

So I've read it three times now. I think what he's saying is, I will support the bill as soon as the Republican party lets me know it's okay. or something like that.

[TheFarseer]

1. he doesn't reply to my e-mails anymore

I bitched at him for supporting CAFTA, I think it was, and he won't write me anymore.

[Huskerchub]

2. he wont respond to me either

in 2007 I called his office to complain about his total lock step voting with whatever the RePIGS wanted and asked that he please leave the Democratic party so that maybe we could get a "real dem" into office. I also told the woman that I would not vote the Benji for dog catcher let alone Senator. Her reply was "I think that you really need to talk to the Senator in person. I think that he would really like to hear why you are so upset. Can I give him your name and number?" Of course I supplied them and am still waiting for that call. When ever I write or call now I don't even get a form letter back LOL!

[firedupdem]

3. I hate to say it but I've given up on him....

he's a republican.

[joeglow3]

5. He is good for ONE thing

one person closer to a Democratic majority and control of the agenda.

[newfie11]

4. Doesn't respond to me either

He is a POS!