Bill Nelson

PolitiFact Breaks Down Some Less Than Accurate Ads For WLRN

Phil Latzman — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:30:00 +0000

We are in the homestretch of what will be another historic election that has the eyes of the nation on Florida.

Recently, PolitiFact Florida's Aaron Sharockman talked to WLRN's Phil Latzman about some of PolitiFact's final fact checks on races for Senate and President here in the biggest battleground state of all.

First, Sharockman says that the otherwise ho-hum U.S. Senate race between Sen. Bill Nelson and Connie Mack has produced some less than accurate ads.

NEWSCAST: Legislators Ask Gov. Scott For More Early Voting

WLRN Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:49:15 +0000

Former democratic state lawmaker Dan Gelber, League of Women Voters of Florida President Deirdre Macnab each sent letters calling for more early voting. U.S. Senator Bill Nelson also emphasized the need more early voting hours if long lines continue.

Bill Nelson: I Am Still 'Petrified' Of Florida's New Voting Law

Ashley Lopez — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:34:18 +0000

This year's presidential election is getting closer and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., still doesn't feel too good about the state's new voting law.

He stopped by the Miami Herald today to talk about his debate against his opponent, Connie Mack, last night. He talked about immigration and the Space Coast, among other things, but he also voiced how he feels about Florida's new voting law.

Showdown At Nova: Bill Nelson, Connie Mack Mix It Up In First And Only Senate Debate

Rick Stone — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:56:24 +0000

Fact checkers were up all night after Wednesday's Senate debate between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, U. S. Connie Mack. Facts and truth were relative things, many agreed, during the one and only chance Florida voters will have to see the candidates debate.

Mack is enjoying a bounceback after trailing in the polls for several weeks and the debate at Nova Southeastern University was animated with a few excursions into testy.

Nelson's Survival Shows Romney Surge Did Little For Republicans' Senate Strategy

Rick Stone — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0000