Senator Nelson admits to a bit of melancholy and says his exit from public life is bittersweet. Brent Martin has talked with him. . .
Senator Nelson admits to a bit of melancholy and says his exit from public life is bittersweet. Brent Martin has talked with him. . .
Brent Martin;
Senator Nelson says he'll miss his staff...his colleagues...the Senate in general, but he won't miss a sometimes toxic atmosphere overshadowing Congress.
He says he'd like to do away with the political aisle. . .
Sen. Ben Nelson, Democrat; "got there"
Nelson, a Democrat, says members now focus on the next election rather than fulfilling the promises of the last. . .
Nelson; "merge together"
Nelson says he leaves public office to attack his bucket list...and spend more time with his family.
[Nelson spent two terms as governor, eight years; and he spent two terms as United States Senator, twelve years.]
Senator Nelson leaves public office officially in a couple of weeks...saying his leaving is bittersweet.
He says he'll miss his staff, his colleagues, the Senate in general. . .
Nelson; "what I will miss"
Nelson, a Democrat, says he leaves to concentrate on checking off items on his bucket list and to spend more time with his family.
Senator Nelson says it has never been a sacrifice to be in public office.
Nelson says his family made the sacrifice for him to spending time as governor and then, United States Senator. . .
Nelson; "that sacrifice"
Nelson says he's leaving public office to spend more time with his family...and to check off items on his bucket list.
Senator Nelson says he leaves an increasingly partisan Congress.
Nelson says the atmosphere in Washington, at times, is toxic.He blames special interests and the Super PACs they fund. . .
Nelson; "trying to do?"
Nelson, a Democrat, says laws need to change to make Super PACs comply with campaign financial disclosure laws.
Nelson leaves public office after two terms as governor and two as United States Senator.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
