tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post340464679371778654..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Carlos and the DominoesStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-37838573138962803952006-12-18T10:23:00.000-06:002006-12-18T10:23:00.000-06:00Quite the frightening scenario you paint, DC Insid...Quite the frightening scenario you paint, DC Insider. The operational words are "<b>pose</b> as a serious White House contender". Its Chuck H in a nutshell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25332373897475449512006-12-16T18:40:00.000-06:002006-12-16T18:40:00.000-06:00Expect Chuck Hagel to announce his intentions befo...Expect Chuck Hagel to announce his intentions before Jan. 1. And expect Jon Bruning to have a grin on his face when Hagel officially announces he is running for president. <br /><br />If ever there was a cylcle when a Nebraskan could pose as a serious White House contender, this is the time. The odds are long, but Hagel could "pull a Fortenberry" on a national scale. That is, while McCain, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-9472872157964938202006-12-16T09:43:00.000-06:002006-12-16T09:43:00.000-06:00I have asked the question multiple times and been ...I have asked the question multiple times and been told multiple times that, in Nebraska, your name cannot appear on the ballot for more than one elected office. Apparently, we are in need of an actual statute site on this subject to put an end to the rumor mill on Hagel running for two offices at once.<br /><br />An additional point would be that of Mr. Donnelly. I don't recall the last race heAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25770371338550178412006-12-16T09:40:00.000-06:002006-12-16T09:40:00.000-06:00You're certainly entitled to your opinion Ed, but ...You're certainly entitled to your opinion Ed, but we're hearing Bruning is running no matter if Hagel is in or not. <br /><br />Though I'd agree that if Johanns jumps in that makes things muddier.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-71229157292219284342006-12-15T18:26:00.000-06:002006-12-15T18:26:00.000-06:00We will see a Bruning for Senate campaign if, and ...We will see a Bruning for Senate campaign if, and only if, Hagel and Mike Johanns decline to run. Should the gate be opened for Mr. Bruning, he will be in the driver's seat. No other Republicans are even on the radar. Not Ricketts. Not Kramer. Not even Hal Daub, despite his coordinated, choreographed effort earlier this month to shoot a warning shot over Bruning’s bow. <br /><br />What we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-20269526129419337392006-12-15T09:38:00.000-06:002006-12-15T09:38:00.000-06:00Here's an idea for an in-state campaign manager fo...Here's an idea for an in-state campaign manager for a Bruning 08 senate race, Chris Donnelly. He did a good job running Dave Friend's mayoral campaign with almost no money...which shouldn't be the case in a Bruning senate campaign if Hagel chooses not to run again. There used to be a dumpdaschle.org website/organization in SD before they managed to: (1) forced Tom to abandon at the very last Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-35545189592898254912006-12-15T01:06:00.000-06:002006-12-15T01:06:00.000-06:00Hmmm...Heineman and Hagel aren't singing Kumbaya a...Hmmm...Heineman and Hagel aren't singing Kumbaya around the fire with Bruning? Bruning's stock just jumped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-3272098322745180432006-12-14T19:38:00.000-06:002006-12-14T19:38:00.000-06:00UW, it's our belief that at least Jon Bruning will...UW, it's our belief that at least Jon Bruning will give you the option to vote for someone other than Hagel in the primary.<br /><br />Great stuff on your site, btw, that everyone should check out:<br />www.heartlandnotebook.blogspot.comStreet Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32655033776029186272006-12-14T18:05:00.000-06:002006-12-14T18:05:00.000-06:00Re your last paragraph - I can't speak about the e...Re your last paragraph - I can't speak about the eastern part of the state, but out here in the Third my Aunt Agatha could beat Chuck Hagel - for whatever office he might choose to run for.<br /><br />Between his constant whining about the Administration, and then smooching with Kofi in Kansas a couple days ago, the Chuckster has pretty much fouled his nest out here.<br /><br />I haven't voted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com