Warner in Virginia, Shaheen in New Hampshire: Is Bob Kerrey NEXT ???

[GalleryGod]

The former Senator of Nebraska is looking hard at RE-entering the race for Nebraska's Senate seat that is being vacated by fellow Viet Vet Chuck Hagel. Don't put it past Hagel to endorse Kerrey on the way out the door!






Medal of Honor citation
Robert Kerrey's Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a SEAL team leader during action against enemy aggressor (Viet Cong) forces. Acting in response to reliable intelligence, Lt. (j.g.) Kerrey led his SEAL team on a mission to capture important members of the enemy's area political cadre known to be located on an island in the bay of Nha Trang. In order to surprise the enemy, he and his team scaled a 350-foot sheer cliff to place themselves above the ledge on which the enemy was located. Splitting his team in 2 elements and coordinating both, Lt. (jg.) Kerrey led his men in the treacherous downward descent to the enemy's camp. Just as they neared the end of their descent, intense enemy fire was directed at them, and Lt. (jg.) Kerrey received massive injuries from a grenade that exploded at his feet and threw him backward onto the jagged rocks. Although bleeding profusely and suffering great pain, he displayed outstanding courage and presence of mind in immediately directing his element's fire into the heart of the enemy camp. Utilizing his radio, Lt. (jg.) Kerrey called in the second element's fire support, which caught the confused Viet Cong in a devastating crossfire. After successfully suppressing the enemy's fire, and although immobilized by his multiple wounds, he continued to maintain calm, superlative control as he ordered his team to secure and defend an extraction site. Lt. (jg.) Kerrey resolutely directed his men, despite his near unconscious state, until he was eventually evacuated by helicopter. The havoc brought to the enemy by this very successful mission cannot be over-estimated. The enemy soldiers who were captured provided critical intelligence to the allied effort. Lt. (jg.) Kerrey's courageous and inspiring leadership, valiant fighting spirit, and tenacious devotion to duty in the face of almost overwhelming opposition sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

[TwilightGardener]

1. Kerrey was going to wait a "respectful" amount of time after Hagel's

retirement announcement to announce his own intentions--hopefully he'll do it soon. I can't imagine he'll change his mind now and NOT run, but you never know. Hagel will have two old friends running, if both mike Johanns and Kerrey run--he may not endorse either of them if they go head-to-head. But if it's Jon Bruning winning the R primary, Hagel will endorse Kerrey, I'll bet.

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. Kerrey's a bit conservative for my taste...but i give him a pass

because he'll be representing "conservative" Nebraska. I saw an interview that he did with Bill Moyers, and I was struck at just how much he sounded like Joe Liebermann.

Is it official that Shaheen is going to run? If so, YAY!

:edited for clarity

[Pirate Smile]

3. I'm getting really exited about all the Senate races in 2008.

:bounce: