We don't have a strong challenger in Nebraska, why not draft Hagel to run as the Democratic nominee? He'll probably lose the primary, but as a Democrat could hold Democratic votes and siphon enough Republican votes to win, giving Dems another seat.
Hagel is a Republican. He votes with the GOP 98% of the time.
Somebody needs to be ready to run against Jon Bruning.
The Republicans didn't have the time or the will to run someone stronger than Schlesinger in Connecticut last year. The Democrats in Nebraska next year have a lot more options. If as you say Hagel is a pretty standard Republican except on Iraq, that means Hagel is going to lose the primary solely over his stance on an issue where Hagel is more in-step with the public in Nebraska than his replacement is. Couldn't this be a pretty serious opening for the Democrats? What could be done here?
uhh, no, we got candidates standing on the by-line right now.
Omaha mayor Mike Fehey is debating it based on whether or not Hagel retires. If Hagel is not an option for re-election, expect Fehey to get in.
Fmr. Sen. Bob Kerrey has been throwing a lot of noise around. While he is not the ideal liberal (this is Nebraska) he could be considered the favorite agaisnt almost anyone. He would be to the left of Ben Nelson. Based on davidsund's reports at Swingstateproject.com I'd say Kerrey is closer to entering this race than not.
Scott Kleeb has been mum since 2006. WHo knows what he is up to, but I'd bet he is closer to a house rematch then a senate race.
We got candidates.
