NE-Senate: Scott Kleeb (D) will run

[Tender Branson]

Democrat Scott Kleeb is expected to join the race for U.S. Senate next week.  Kleeb plans an announcement on Monday.

Kleeb is on the faculty at Hastings College, he ran an unsuccessful campaign for Nebraska's Third Congressional seat in 2006. 

Kleeb would be the third Democrat in the race, joining Larry Marvin of Fremont and Tony Raimondo of Columbus.

Former Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns and Schuyler businessman Pat Flynn are running the Republican primary. 

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[Joe Republic]

Yay!!!  You can do it, Scott!!


Safe (R)

[Flying Dog]

At least there will be a respectable candidate in the race then.

[© tweed]

Paul Hackett

[7,052,770]

I am proud that we're running strong candidates in the red states, because you never know, one of them might be able to win.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I am proud that we're running strong candidates in the red states, because you never know, one of them might be able to win.

I suppose a Johanns could theoretically wait until a few days before the election to publically rape and murder a toddler.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I am proud that we're running strong candidates in the red states, because you never know, one of them might be able to win.

I suppose a Johanns could theoretically wait until a few days before the election to publically rape and murder a toddler.

Publically isn't enough. It would have to be live on telly.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I am proud that we're running strong candidates in the red states, because you never know, one of them might be able to win.

I suppose a Johanns could theoretically wait until a few days before the election to publically rape and murder a toddler.

Publically isn't enough. It would have to be live on telly.

Well, that's what I was kinda figuring.  Like a thirty-minute Hallmark Channel event or something.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I am proud that we're running strong candidates in the red states, because you never know, one of them might be able to win.

I suppose a Johanns could theoretically wait until a few days before the election to publically rape and murder a toddler.

Publically isn't enough. It would have to be live on telly.

Well, that's what I was kinda figuring.  Like a thirty-minute Hallmark Channel event or something.

Maybe throw a puppy in for good measure? As a warm up for the big event?

[Lief 🗽]

Well, considering he only lost the 3rd district by 10%, he should at least force the Republicans to spend some money here.

[Sam Spade]

Well, considering he only lost the 3rd district by 10%, he should at least force the Republicans to spend some money here.

I think, as a Democrat, I could probably get within 10% in NE-03 considering the fact that my Republican opponent was running on a platform of ending farm subsidies.

[Lief 🗽]

Well, considering he only lost the 3rd district by 10%, he should at least force the Republicans to spend some money here.

I think, as a Democrat, I could probably get within 10% in NE-03 considering the fact that my Republican opponent was running on a platform of ending farm subsidies.

Well, that's true, but Kleeb is still a stronger than average Democratic candidate.

[Sam Spade]

Serious Query:  Who stands a better chance of breaking 40% - Kleeb or Ogonowski?

Actually, a general "whoever reads this thread" type of query, as far as I'm concerned...

I have my answer.

[Democratic Hawk]

Scott Kleeb would make an excellent senator but ... I'm not holding out any hope of an upset

Dave

[Rococo4]

in 2006 he could have made this a close race. tough to see it happening in 2008.

[socaldem]

I was hoping he would skip this race and keep his powder dry for a future statewide run for, perhaps, LG or a cabinet post.  Now with a second major loss under his belt, his political career may be over before it even had a chance.

Oh well.  I hope he doesnt lose too badly.

[Adlai Stevenson]

Serious Query:  Who stands a better chance of breaking 40% - Kleeb or Ogonowski?

Actually, a general "whoever reads this thread" type of query, as far as I'm concerned...

I have my answer.

Well probably Ogonowski, but I'm going to predict both will win over 40% of the vote.  Kleeb will probably barely scrape 40% if he does (actually its probably more of a 60%-38% race).  Kerry will beat Ogonowski with at most 60% of the vote, probably more like 56%-59% to his 40%-42%.

[MarkWarner08]

Serious Query:  Who stands a better chance of breaking 40% - Kleeb or Ogonowski?

Actually, a general "whoever reads this thread" type of query, as far as I'm concerned...

I have my answer.

Neither. But if I had to choose, I'd say Ognowski. John Kerry's never been overly popular in MA, so I'd guess Ognowski is closer to 40% than 35%. Kerry could also be hurt by Obama, who  reminds MA voters of Deval Patrick -- which isn't a good thing.