Ben Nelson Retirement

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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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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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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End the Obscene Amounts of Money in Campaigns

Peter D. Rosenstein | Posted 03.07.2012

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By limiting incumbents to raising money in their own districts and limiting challengers to specific matching amounts maybe we would finally get to where people in a particular district actually make their own decisions on who will represent them.

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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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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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Paul Blumenthal

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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