Kerrey (D-NE) urges Fischer (R-NE) to take stand against super PACs

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Robynn Tysver

Democrat Bob Kerrey has called on his rival, Republican Deb Fischer, to sign an agreement in which both U.S. Senate candidates would ask super PACs to stay out of the Nebraska race.

Fischer declined, saying she respects the constitutional right of super PACs to exist, although she may not always agree with their messages. The two are running for the seat held by retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.

Kerrey's request comes as he has been hammered for months with negative television advertisements purchased by Republican-led super PACs. Two groups — Americans for Prosperity and American Crossroads — have spent more than $2 million on ads against Kerrey.

Fischer has also faced negative ads purchased by outside groups. The Nebraska Democratic Party has spent about $550,000 on anti-Fischer ads, funded by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. However, that committee is not a super PAC.

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She doesn't want to debate him. There will be only one debate at the state fair.

[peace frog]

1. Keep the pressure on, Mr Kerrey

and don't let up. Never let her or the public forget that she is required to woman-up and deliver if she wants to be considered an equal competitor. Politely, of course, or she'll squall like Sarah Palin that you're just being meeeeeean to her.

[SusanaMontana41]

2. I want to vote for Kerrey

but when he said he wouldn't be a reliable vote for Democrats he kind of lost me. I see Congress in white hats and black hats. We know who the black hats are, and the thought of him joining them ... ugh

[bigdarryl]

3. Don't worry when Kerrey was in the Senate before he was one of the most progressives there