Republican Lawmakers Sputter Over Scott's High-Speed Rail Rejection

As Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson lawyers up in search of ways to ram the rejected high-speed railroad through Florida, he's getting help from Republican Rep. John Mica.

The House Transportation Committee chairman said, "The (U.S. transportation) secretary and I have decided to look at our options; by end of the week and soon as the highly paid folks analyze them, a new plan will be formed."

The Florida congressman's words echo Nelson's comments, which has conservative groups wondering: What side of the aisle is Mica sitting on?

Supporters of Gov. Rick Scott, who rejected the feds' $2.4 billion in stimulus funds on Wednesday, are also warily watching Florida's Republican legislators. While some lawmakers opined that the governor overstepped his authority, others have remained suspiciously silent.

No word yet from state Senate President Mike Haridopolos, who is typically quick to tweet and post press releases on everything from NASCAR to the NFL.

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