A Senate bid? Daub (R-Ne) schedules a press conference (Hagel's seat)

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

Published Saturday | May 12, 2007
A Senate bid? Daub schedules a press conference
BY ROBYNN TYSVER
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub appears ready to take a step forward next week toward a possible 2008 run for the U.S. Senate.

Daub has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday outside the Benson Community Center to announce his political plans. Daub previously has said he was interested in running for Senate if Sen. Chuck Hagel, a fellow Republican, did not seek a third term.

In a statement issued Friday, Daub, 65, said he would not answer questions until after the press conference.

Daub could announce the establishment of an exploratory committee, which would allow him to begin raising money for a possible bid.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=2382430

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When Daub last ran for reelection for Mayor of Omaha, the Omaha World Herald (Republican paper) endorsed the Democrat that went on to win. That Democrat (Fahey) is now considered to be a Democrat to challenge for the Hagel seat next year. So far I know of no candidate for the Democrats to oppose Hagel.

[TwilightGardener]

1. Wonder if Fahey is serious about running? He should start forming

an exploratory committee too, if he is. Someone decent needs to oppose Bruning or Daub.

[acmavm]

2. Oh for goodness sake. Daubula needs the wooden spike treatment.