Putting off getting into the '08 race could pay off for Hagel (R-Ne)

[Omaha Steve]

The Omaha World Herald has been offline this morning, probably due to the near blizzard. The full story should come up now when clicking the link.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=2337402

Published Sunday | February 25, 2007
Putting off getting into the '08 race could pay off for Hagel
BY JAKE THOMPSON AND TIM ELFRINK
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON - While Chuck Hagel has been contemplating whether to seek the presidency, 18 other politicians started running.

Two opted out of the race.

Two launched campaign efforts, then quit.

Still, Hagel ponders.

Last week, on a four-day swing through Nebraska, the Republican senator put it off again.

FULL story at link.