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Sen. Nelson’s approval ratings drop after health-care vote

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Sen. Ben Nelson’s (D-Neb.) approval ratings have slid since voting for health reform legislation, a new poll showed Sunday.

48 percent of Nebraskans say they disapprove of the way Nelson, a centrist who provided Democrats with the critical 60th vote for health reform, is handling his job. 42 percent said they approve, according to a poll by Wiese Research Associates conducted for the Omaha-World Herald.

Full story: Sen. Nelson’s approval ratings take a hit in wake of health vote – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room