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Karl Rove-Backed Group Unveils Attack Ad

The Huffington Post | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.18.2012

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A new political ad is on the air in Nebraska attacking the state's former Democratic Sen. Bob Kerrey, who is running for his old seat again this year....

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Fierce Battle Ahead For Senate Control

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 05.17.2012

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WASHINGTON — Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add u...

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Super PAC cash plays big role in Nebraska Senate race

The Center for Public Integrity | Posted 05.18.2012

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By Michael BeckeliWatch NewsFor the second time in two weeks, super PACs will play a major role in determining the outcome of a U.S. Senate primary ...

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A Game-Changing Move That Could Give Romney a Win in November?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.16.2012

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If Mitt Romney wanted to dramatically improve his chances of beating President Obama in the November election, he could do one thing: appoint a conservative Democrat as his running mate.

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Chuck Hagel, Ben Nelson See Eye To Eye On Key Issue

Omaha World Herald | Posted 05.15.2012

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WASHINGTON — Nebraska's Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel don't often see eye to eye, but both men warn of a strong antipathy within the Republican Party t...

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Are TSA Agents Too Rude?

Christopher Elliott | Posted 04.09.2012

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For those of you reading this who say it's unpatriotic to question the actions of an agency that stands guard against terrorism, let me ask you the following question: What if a real law enforcement agency or a branch of the military treated the civilian population like this?

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Kerrey Trailing Badly In Nebraska

The Huffington Post | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 03.27.2012

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A new poll released by PPP on Tuesday dealt a major blow to former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.), who has seen his favorability ratings in Nebraska plummet...

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Dem Makes Big 2012 Decision

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 02.27.2012

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Former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.), reversing his decision from just weeks ago, has decided to run for his old seat in 2012, according to multiple media ...

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Nebraska Senate Race Narrows

Posted 03.27.2012

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Democrats in Nebraska have been scrambling for a candidate to replace retiring Sen. Ben Nelson, whose seat is likely to go Republican in 2012. The odd...

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Dem Makes Decision On Key 2012 Senate Race

AP | MARGERY A. BECK | Posted 04.08.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. — Former Sen. Bob Kerrey on Tuesday rejected a comeback run for Senate, dashing Democrats' hopes of holding a coveted Nebraska seat ...

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Top Dem Mulls Comeback, Raising Democratic Hopes For 2012

AP | MARGERY BECK and HENRY C. JACKSON | Posted 03.13.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. — More than a decade after he left this heartland state for New York City, former Sen. Bob Kerrey is considering an improbable comeb...

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Dems' Best Chance Of Replacing Ben Nelson Mulls A Run

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 01.11.2012

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As the 2012 elections loom, both parties are starting to pour resources into congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. While Republica...

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Former Dem Governor Could Seek Ben Nelson's Seat

AP | Posted 01.06.2012

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LINCOLN, Neb. -- Former Nebraska governor and senator Bob Kerrey said Friday he's exploring a possible run for the U.S. Senate. Kerrey, a Democrat, s...

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Democrats To Land Star Candidate For Tough Senate Race?

AP | Posted 01.06.2012

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LINCOLN, Neb. -- Former Nebraska governor and senator Bob Kerrey said Friday he's exploring a possible run for the U.S. Senate. Kerrey, a Democrat, s...

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What's Next For Ben Nelson?

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 12.29.2011

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As the 2012 elections loom, both parties are starting to pour resources into congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. While Republica...

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NLRB and CFPB Recess Appointments: Obama's New Year's Options

Victor Williams | Posted 12.28.2011

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In a time and place of his choosing, Barack Obama should use the Article II, Section 2 recess appointment alternative.

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Dem Senator's Retirement Creates Unexpected Opening

AP | JOSH FUNK | Posted 02.27.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson said Wednesday he doesn't think his decision not to run for a third term next year will automatically g...

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GOP Senator: Tea Party Killed Republican Majority

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 12.27.2011

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As the 2012 elections loom, both parties are starting to pour resources into congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. While Republica...

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More Than $1.5 Million Wasted On Him

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 12.27.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ben Nelson's Hamlet routine ended Tuesday as the Nebraska Democrat announced that he would retire from the Senate at the end of thi...

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Democratic Senator Expected To Announce Retirement

AP | GRANT SCHULTE | Posted 02.26.2012

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Democrats on Tuesday lamented Sen. Ben Nelson's decision to retire rather than seek a third term in Nebraska, fearing the move s...

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Coal-State Lawmakers Want To Ignore This Danger

HuffingtonPost.com | Matt Sledge | Posted 12.14.2011

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Just days before the three-year anniversary of the devastating dike failure at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, the Environment...

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Joe Walsh's Big Decision, GOPers Target Nebraska, And Elizabeth Warren Picks A Campaign Slogan

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 12.06.2011

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As the 2012 presidential election heats up, both parties are pushing hard in congressional and gubernatorial races across the country. While Republica...

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Karl Rove, Stephen Colbert Agree On Super PAC Independence

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 01.10.2012

WASHINGTON -- Sitting before the Federal Election Commission is a request from the Karl Rove-linked group American Crossroads for a ruling that allows...

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Stephen Colbert, Buddy Roemer Coordinate In Super PAC Ad Criticizing Super PAC Coordination

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 01.08.2012

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Buddy Roemer has suffered some setbacks of late in his long-shot bid to earn the GOP nomination through honesty and a principled stand against the per...

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Golden Calf Conservatives

Cliff Schecter | Posted 12.31.2011

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Whether it's the bronze bull encountered by those occupying Wall Street, the fixation with a Chris Christie presidency not to be, or the ex post facto...

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