An illusion that he's a moderate.

Senator Reid said on the Senate floor that it would take a miracle for Democrats to take back the Senate in 2006, and I think he's correct about that.

I think it's definitely fair to say he's a very influential member of the Democratic caucus.

Our focus is very much on putting pressure on Senator Nelson and exposing his weakness as a senator and as a leader. That only helps whoever the eventual nominee is.

Continue his negative politics.

Re-electing Senator Byrd will allow him to continue to preach his blame America first agenda.

On an ideological level, Senator Nelson is not in touch with the mainstream of Florida, ... He has voted against tax relief that has been passed by the Republican majority in Congress. He votes to protect the trial lawyers against reform of frivolous lawsuits. We think a Republican challenger is going to do very well if they contrast his record to the Republican positions.

Is out of touch with mainstream West Virginians.

It's a disgrace to exploit Hurricane Katrina to raise political funds.