Great news, sports fans: Senator Chuck Hagel is retiring from politics. Omaha.com is reporting that the "Republican" Chuck the Schmuck will not run for president (as if he ever had a chance) and will not seek re-election either.The official announcement is slated for Monday at 10am. I can't wait! Another White Flag Republican is cutting and running...
The potential replacements? here you go...
Attorney General Jon Bruning has been campaigning for the GOP Senate nomination since spring. A second Republican, financial adviser Pat Flynn of Schuyler, also already announced his candidacy.
Other Republicans who could enter the race are former Gov. Mike Johanns, now the U.S. agriculture secretary; former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub; and Columbus businessman Tony Raimondo.
Former Democratic Sen. Bob Kerrey, president of the New School University in New York City, has voiced interest in returning to the Senate.
Also mentioned by Nebraska Democrats are Scott Kleeb, who lost a race to Republican Adrian Smith in the 3rd Congressional District last year, and Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey.
