Some prominent Nebraska politicians are mulling over whether to jump into the now-wide-open race for the U.S. Senate.
Some prominent Nebraska politicians are mulling over whether to jump into the now-wide-open race for the U.S. Senate.
Former senator Bob Kerrey told KFAB's Scott Voorhees today that he's not ruling out another senate race, but it's "considerably less likely" than last time around. Kerrey lost that race to now-Senator Deb Fischer.
Governor Dave Heineman, forbidden to run for re-election by term limits, admits he too is weighing whether he'll bid for the soon-to-be-empty Senate seat. He's said he's not sure he wants to embark on another statewide campaign, and he hasn't yet discussed it with his wife, Sally.
Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler has also been mentioned as a prospective candidate. But today, he said it's tough to think about running for other offices because he's "developed this love affair with the city" and all the historic changes occuring in Lincoln.
NebraskaWatchdog.org reports the chairman of the state Democratic Party, Vince Powers, has repeatedly mentioned Beutler as a potential candidate for governor, along with former University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook, Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop and Fullerton Sen. Annette Dubas.
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