D.C. chat has Fahey (D-Ne) considering Senate bid

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=2329296

Published Sunday | February 11, 2007
D.C. chat has Fahey considering Senate bid
BY C. DAVID KOTOK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Mayor Mike Fahey knew what was coming when he agreed recently to meet with two of the nation's top Democrats - a pitch for him to run for the U.S. Senate.

In the past, Fahey quickly blunted any speculation that he was interested in running for higher office. That has changed, with Fahey now saying he will consider a Senate race if Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel doesn't seek re-election in 2008.


Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey

Late last month, Fahey was in Washington, D.C., for a mayors conference when he was asked to meet with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

"They talked to me about the Senate race, and they were very complimentary," Fahey said. "They said all the right things."

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[In Truth We Trust]

1. He should run REGARDLESS of Hagel's intentions.