Nelson’s Gorsuch vote reveals who comes first: Himself

This is why the American electorate is so disgusted with so many politicians: The case of longtime U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.

According to the lamestream media in D.C., Nelson is called a “centrist,” which by D.C. media standards means he doesn’t just vote party line; on occasion he will vote for what is best for the country.

Ha!

Nelson, of course, is far from what a real centrist is. The nonpartisan Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, which rates congressional members on their voting records with respect to defending taxpayer interests and fiscal responsibility puts Nelson in its worst category: “Hostile.”

In the council’s most recent rankings, Nelson earned 19% on his voting record; 100% is best. 

Nonetheless, the lamestream media pegged Nelson’s upcoming vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch as an “indicator” of how the full Senate vote would go. 

Mind you, Nelson in 2006 voted to confirm Gorsuch to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and voted to end a filibuster on the nomination of conservative Justice Samuel Alito —two reasons Nelson carries the  so-called centrist label.

But now look at Mr. Centrist. He said he will vote in favor of a filibuster to stop Gorsuch’s nomination.

Why the switch? According to Politico, two Florida Democrats are considering challenging Nelson in the 2018 Democratic primary election. By voting against Gorsuch, Politico says, “Nelson chose to lock down his left flank.”

In other words, help himself get re-elected.

That, dear readers, exposes Washington politics for what it’s really all about: Me first; the party second; what’s right and best for the nation … Huh? Forget that. Nobody in Congress is that stupid.