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NEWS ABOUT: Bob Kerrey

Bob Kerrey stories: 2 news summaries
OPINION

The Lessons
of War Are
What Counts

McCain's service not instant qualification, writes fellow vet Kerrey

Sep 1, 08 10:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain has made a major show of his military credentials, arguing that his Navy service and time as a POW qualify him to be commander in chief. But that service by itself doesn't qualify him, ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey, a fellow Vietnam vet, argues in the LA Times. "The... More »

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John McCain • Vietnam • Navy • Vietnam veteran • Bob Kerrey • Election 2008

Agriculture Boss Leaving to Run for Senate

Critics quick to attack, question his timing

Sep 20, 07 4:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is resigning to run for the Nebraska senate seat that Rebublican Chuck Hagel will vacate at the end of 2008. Johanns' timing is less than perfect—he is leaving before Congress approves a new farm bill—something his campaign rivals will surely jump on, along... More »

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Bush administration • Senate • Nebraska • resignation • Bob Kerrey • Mike Johanns • Chuck Nagel

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