Bob Kerrey

The 2012 Speculatron Weekly Roundup For May 18, 2012

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.18.2012

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What began in Indiana continued in Nebraska this week, as long-shot state Sen. Deb Fischer scored an underdog victory in Nebraska's GOP primary for th...

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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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Can $250,000 buy a senator?

The Center for Public Integrity | Posted 05.18.2012

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By Michael BeckeliWatch NewsIn the aftermath of Tuesday's Republican U.S. Senate primary in Nebraska, campaign finance watchdogs are concerned about...

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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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Tea Party-Backed Fischer To Face Off With Kerrey

AP | MARGERY A. BECK | Posted 05.16.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. -- After an improbable Nebraska primary victory, state Sen. Deb Fischer has emerged from relative obscurity to take the mantle as one of t...

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Tea Party-Backed Candidate Wins Nebraska Senate Primary

AP | Posted 05.16.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska state Sen. Deb Fischer has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting the stage for a high-stakes November electio...

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'Wild Finish' Expected In Nebraska GOP Senate Primary

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.15.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Tuesday's Nebraska Republican Senate primary has divided the conservative movement, essentially pitting Rick Santorum against Sarah Pali...

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Iran Invasion Would Be a Disaster

Bob Kerrey | Posted 04.26.2012

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There's growing talk in Washington these days about invading Iran. It's not front and center -- yet. But there are folks in Washington building an under-the-radar case for an invasion right now, so I'm not waiting to speak out.

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Elizabeth Warren Issues Hawkish Iran Statement, Contradicts U.S. Intelligence

The Huffington Post | Nico Pitney | Posted 04.24.2012

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Two of the nation's most high-profile Democratic candidates for Senate seats have parted ways over U.S. policy on Iran, which is a top national securi...

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Good News For Bob Kerrey In Nebraska Senate Campaign

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 04.13.2012

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Former Sen. Bob Kerrey's (D-Neb.) campaign announced Friday that he raised more than $900,000 since entering the race on Feb. 29. to fill the seat of ...

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GOP Senate Candidate To Opponent: Stop Following My 14-Year-Old Daughter On Twitter

The Huffington Post | Amanda Terkel | Posted 04.04.2012

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The GOP primary contest for Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat turned personal on Tuesday, when one of the candidates accused the other of being "creepy" for...

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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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Kerrey Passes Key Test

Posted 03.27.2012

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OMAHA, Nebraska--The Nebraska Supreme Court on Monday rejected the state Republican Party's attempt to keep former Governor Bob Kerrey's name off ...

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Good News For Bob Kerrey

AP | By MARGERY A. BECK | Posted 03.22.2012

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OMAHA, Neb. -- A judge has ruled that former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey will appear on Nebraska's Democratic primary ballot in May. Lancaster County Distri...

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Bob Kerrey Launches First TV Ads For 2012 Senate Campaign

The Huffington Post | Anna Staver | Posted 03.13.2012

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Bob Kerrey's campaign for Nebraska's open U.S. Senate seat launched its first television ads on Tuesday. The first ad, "Welcome Home," addressed Ke...

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Ad Attacks Bob Kerrey For 'Backroom Deal' With Harry Reid

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 03.13.2012

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The latest Crossroads GPS radio ad (below) paints U.S. Senate candidate and former Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey (D) as an out-of-towner embarrassing Nebra...

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Kerrey Seeks To Join Comeback Senators

AP | By DONNA CASSATA and MARGERY A. BECK | Posted 03.12.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Call `em the comeback crew. Republican Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana and Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey served years in the...

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Harry Reid Makes Elections Prediction

AP | Associated Press | Posted 05.11.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he feels confident Democrats will retain control of the Senate this fall, particularly after the ...

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Pot Activists Hope Bob Kerrey Is Their Champion

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 03.06.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Marijuana activists may gain an unexpectedly high-profile champion for their cause next year, thanks to Bob Kerrey's sudden decision to ...

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Harry Reid Hits the Trifecta: Hello, Bob Kerrey; Farewell, Olympia Snowe; Goodbye, Senate GOP War Against Women

Brent Budowsky | Posted 05.05.2012

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Things are falling into shape for Democrats to keep control of the Senate and regain control of the House.

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The "Snowe"ball effect: Why the Loss of Olympia Signals Tragedy in Washington

Marjorie Clifton | Posted 05.05.2012

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We are with you, Olympia, we want a democracy that supports bipartisanship and action in Washington. You have spoken with your feet and I hope the others are listening. Our country cannot afford to see our best voices go.

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Democrats Suddenly Feeling Optimistic

AP | By HENRY C. JACKSON | Posted 03.01.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Back-to-back surprises – Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe is retiring and former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey is running again – have gi...

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Kerrey Says He's In

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 04.30.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Former Nebraska senator and New York City college administrator Bob Kerrey completed a remarkable turnaround Wednesday, declaring he wil...

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Bob Kerrey Gets Hearty GOP Welcome To Senate Race

The Huffington Post | Michael McAuliff | Posted 02.27.2012

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While Democratic officials have been slow to confirm news that Bob Kerrey is changing his mind and jumping into the Nebraska Senate race, Republicans ...

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