Kerrey (D-Ne) promises decision shortly

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

BY JAKE THOMPSON
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey huddled Tuesday with the Democrats' top Senate candidate recruiter, which could mean he's close to running again. Or maybe not.


Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey


A day after Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel said he won't seek re-election next year, Kerrey met in Washington with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.

Schumer, a longtime friend who heads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, told Kerrey that the contest in Nebraska next year offers a "great opportunity" for the party.

"He hopes I run," Kerrey said after their meeting.

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[trumad]

1. I use to love the guy until he turned into Lieberman light.

[cali]

2. I hope he runs too.

I completely oppose his Iraq stance, but he ain't no LIEberman. He voted against the Gulf War, has a great pro-choice record, great environmental and civil rights records. Good labor record. He's a fuck of a lot better than Nelson. Not to mention Hagel (aside from the war)

[Kolesar]

3. I am glad that you are paying attention

I cannot say that I have been following Kerrey's record.

[cali]

4. I actually briefly supported him for pres

partially because he voted against the Gulf War

[moondust]

5. Probably as close to being a progressive

as anybody from Nebraska will EVER be and still have a chance of being elected.

[papau]

6. Can't we get the Mayor of Omaha to run rather than Kerry? n/t

n/t

[underpants]

7. Nailed Debra Winger

:thumbsup:

I don't know how he is still seen in Nebraska since he lives now, and has for a while, in New York City. He is the President of the "New School" (Inside the Actor's studio/Project Runway).

:shrug:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Kerrey#Personal_life

"Santorum, that's Latin for 'asshole'" — Referring to newcomer Senator Rick Santorum after the first three weeks of his tenure on the Senate floor.<6>

[cali]

8. God that's funny.

Perhaps the best one liner by a Senator in history.

[BootinUp]

11. I don't remember hearing that quote. rofl. n/t

[Doctor_J]

12. I thought it was Linda Ronstadt

:shrug:

[TwilightGardener]

9. Always thought Bob was goofy-looking. But that's OK, I'll take him.

[rodeodance]

10. I vaguely recall him being one of those not really supporting a Phase II of

the 9/11 report.
then again, all Dems had to forgore that didn't they? just to have the Report done. My memory is poor.

[plasticsundance]

13. Kerrey is an asshole and a prick

[David__77]

14. Isn't he "our asshole and prick" though?

I think he's the only Democrat who could take the seat, at least that I'm aware of. I'd rather have him than a GOPer.

[cali]

15. Another content free attack

Want to tell us WHY you think this?

[xxqqqzme]

16. isn' he a darling DLCer?

That's why Chucky called him.

[cali]

17. Schumer called him

because he knows that Kerrey is by far and away the dems best chance of picking up a Senate seat in NE. That's his job.

And Kerrey is a mixed bag. If you genuinely wanted to know, you could easily find out his record. Here's a bit: voted against the first Gulf War, strong, pro-choice record. Voted against DOMA and welfare reform. Fairly good labor record. Good environmental record. Unfortunately supports (sort of) the Iraq War.