Talk:Nebraska Compromise

Accuracy of name
The phrase "Nebraska Compromise" does not appear in any of the news sources currently cited as references in the article. The page says "Nebraska Compromise is the name coined for a deal made by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid" but does not say who coined the name, nor provide any cited examples of anyone using this name. One source said: "Critics were calling it the 'cornhusker kickback' and the 'Nebraska windfall,'..." but does not say who those critics might be, and does not use the term "Nebraska Compromise". The use, indeed the fairly common use, of this term ought to be documented by cites to reliable sources. If possible, a cite indicating who originally coined the phrase would be a good idea. DES (talk) 19:10, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
 * A citation was added. There are more - feel free to clarify the best way to add credibility.Cwikib (talk) 07:56, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * That added cite is very good. 1-3 additional cites from news stories, preferably in major media sources, that use the term, would be helpful. This would help show that the term is widely used, not just one person's or newspapers quirk. DES (talk) 10:34, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Bad link
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1395789.html appears to be a dead link at this time. DES (talk) 19:10, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

Later developments
I think there have been significant new developments that modified the "Compromise" which are not included in the article as it now stands. Specifically if I recall correctly,. the 100% for Nebraska is no longer part of the bill. DES (talk) 19:17, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

Perhaps the article should discuss the political fallout in his home state to Nelson after this controversial bill was approved —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.14.84.135 (talk) 11:11, 16 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Why do you hesitate to add it? Go for it. Ariel. (talk) 18:59, 28 March 2012 (UTC)