Funds reflect Hagel's (R-Ne) indecision

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

BY ROBYNN TYSVER
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

The latest campaign finance report by Sen. Chuck Hagel offers no hints about the Nebraska Republican's political future.

Hagel on Friday reported raising $387,000 during the second quarter of this year, considerably less than the $720,000 reported for the period by Attorney General Jon Bruning, who is seeking the 2008 GOP Senate nomination.

Hagel held just four fundraising events during the three-month reporting period. He said he will decide later this year whether to seek a third term, run for president or leave public office.

If he runs for re-election next year, Hagel will be able to raise the money necessary to win, said Kevin Chapman, the senator's political director.

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