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Hagel bows out of politics
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| Last Edited | RP Sep 10, 2007 06:29pm |
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| News Date | Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) officially announced Monday that he will not run for a third term and does not plan to run for president in 2008, setting in motion a battle for his Senate seat and leaving anti-war Republicans and independents without one of their candidates of choice in the presidential contest.
Speaking at the Omaha Press Club about six months after balking at a decision on his political future, Hagel was definitive about his Senate plans and all but closed the book on a presidential bid.
“I will not seek a third term in the United States Senate, nor do I intend to be a candidate for any office in 2008,” Hagel said. “It has been my greatest honor and privilege to serve my country and represent my fellow Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. My family and I will be forever grateful for this opportunity and the trust placed in me by the people of Nebraska. It has enriched all of us.” |
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