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Kerrey to Run for Nebraska Senate Seat

Former governor jumps back into arena

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 27, 2012 2:09 PM CST

(Newser) – Bob Kerrey plans to jump back into the political fray with a run for Ben Nelson's Nebraska Senate seat, a senior Democratic aide tells the Washington Post. Kerrey, a former Nebraska governor and senator, had been floated as a possible candidate as soon as Nelson announced his retirement, but earlier this month announced that he had decided against it for family reasons. He has since apparently changed his mind.

Democrats were desperate for Kerrey to run, having few other viable options in Nebraska, and with control of the Senate hanging in the balance. But Kerrey might not be seen as a native son anymore; he moved to New York after retiring from the Senate in 2001.

In this June 2, 2010, file photo former Nebraska senator Bob Kerrey speaks in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

This file photo from Sept. 5, 2003, shows Bob Kerrey saluting at an event in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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gomer99

Feb 27, 2012 7:59 PM CST

He will run He will win Nebraskans are just as stoopid as other people are concerning hero worship. ( and Bob Kerry is a GENUINE war hero, not a whiney wanna-be like the other Kerry ) Who cares about silly things like residency. It never stopped Bobby Kennedy.......or Hillary........ hee, hee, hee............

RastamusPrime

Feb 27, 2012 3:01 PM CST

I am sure the other 49 states could care less. Let me check....yeah no one cares, move on.

flin1

Feb 27, 2012 2:33 PM CST

Run Bobby baby!

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