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Hagel to Retire from the Senate
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ABC News' Lindsay Hamilton reports: After toying with the idea of a presidential run and leaving everyone guessing as to his political ambitions, Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., will announce Monday that he is retiring from the Senate, according to the Omaha World Herald.
Hagel's departure leaves another Republican Senate seat open in the coming election. Already Republicans are jumping into the Nebraska primary- two announcing before Hagel even retired. More entries are expected after Hagel's announcement with the possibilities including current Secretary of Agriculture and former Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns and former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub.
Former Nebraska Senator and 1992 Democratic presidential candidate Bob Kerrey has told reporters he would not run against Hagel, but should Hagel bow out, Kerrey would announce his own intentions the very same day. Kerrey is currently the president of the New School University in New York. He recently held a conference call with the University's trustees to let them know of his interest in returning to the Senate.
A decorated Vietnam veteran, Hagel is known for his sharp criticism of the Bush administration's policy in Iraq. Earlier this year, a very public dinner with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg roused discussion of a possible independent presidential ticket.
Hagel will make his formal announcement on Monday at the Omaha Press Club.
September 8, 2007 | Permalink | User Comments (3)
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I'm a Democrat;have been all my life(62 yrs).I'm sorry to see Sen Hagel go he was a principled man and fellow Viet Nam veteran.I'd also like to mention that former Sen.Kerrey is also a Viet Nam veteran and Medal of Honor winner.
Posted by: Thomas L.Smith | Sep 8, 2007 2:33:02 PM
As a Republican I need to say "Thanks for nothing."
Good riddance to another RHINO.
Posted by: Bill in Scottsdale | Sep 11, 2007 11:37:12 AM
As a Republican I need to say "Thanks for nothing."
Good riddance to another RHINO.
Posted by: Bill in Scottsdale | Sep 11, 2007 11:37:22 AM
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