Hagel is calling it quits

JAKE THOMPSON | Washington | September 8

Omaha World-Herald -
Chuck Hagel will announce Monday that he is retiring from the U.S. Senate and will not run for president next year, people close to the Nebraska Republican said Friday.

Hagel plans to announce that "he will not run for re-election and that he does not intend to be a candidate for any office in 2008," said one person, who asked not to be named.

Hagel has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Monday at the Omaha Press Club.

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pipermaru September 8, 2007 - 3:10pm
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Can't say I blame him.

I did inhale.

Don September 8, 2007 - 11:07pm

Don, you're a piece of damn work.

http://mauberly.blogspot.com/

mauberly September 9, 2007 - 1:03am

... It looks like the Dems may be able to grab a bunch of Senate seats...

creativelcro September 8, 2007 - 11:13pm

It's a nice thought, but...

no.

chalo September 9, 2007 - 12:27am

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