Nebraska Senate Race

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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LISTEN: Sarah Palin, Todd Palin Record Robocalls In Nebraska Senate Race

The Huffington Post | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.15.2012

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Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, are using their starpower to give a last-minute boost to state Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE 43rd District), who is hoping...

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Nebraska Senate Candidate Slams Rivals

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 05.11.2012

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Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning released a negative ad Thursday accusing his Republican rivals for Senate of attacking him to distract from thei...

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Sarah Palin Weighs In On GOP Primary

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 05.09.2012

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Sarah Palin weighed in on Nebraska's GOP primary for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, backing underdog state Sen. Deb Fischer. "We admire your conservativ...

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Rick Santorum Endorses Jon Bruning For Nebraska Senate While Still Silent On Romney

The Huffington Post | Max J. Rosenthal | Posted 05.03.2012

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On the day that Michele Bachmann officially backed former rival Mitt Romney for the Republican president nomination, Rick Santorum announced an endors...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Citzens United Makes Endorsement In Key Race

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 03.27.2012

The group behind the landmark decision that led to the proliferation of the super PAC endorsed Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning for U.S. Senate T...

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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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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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In Nebraska, A Republican Is Pulled Into Dem Primary

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The battle over which Democratic candidate is best served to run for Chuck Hagel's soon-to-be vacant Nebraska Senate seat remains unresolved and is th...

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