Published by Dave September 15th, 2007
As we wait for kickoff on a primetime matchup between Nebraska and USC, here’s the latest from around the state this week:
Chuck Hagel announced his retirement, setting events into motion.
Bob Kerrey met with DSCC chair Chuck Schumer in D.C. on Tuesday.
Dave Heineman strongly hinted that Bush administration cabinet official Mike Johanns might get in the […]
Published by Dave September 7th, 2007
Don Walton confirms it:
Sen. Chuck Hagel will announce Monday he’ll not seek re-election next year.
Hagel also will tell an Omaha news conference he does not intend to be a candidate for any office in 2008, clamping a lid on speculation he might be pondering a late-inning presidential bid.
In a prelude to Monday’s announcement, he conferred […]
Published by Dave September 7th, 2007
Chuck Hagel will announce his plans on Monday. Strong indications that he will announce his retirement.
Published by Dave September 7th, 2007
Random Ramblings and notes for you on a Friday:
The Douglas County Democratic Party got some good all around press coverage for the 2008 caucus. More from our own Catherine Leo at the NDP here. Kyle discusses the Republican response here.
In case you missed it: Jon Bruning blatantly ignores campaign finance laws and pays for a […]
Published by Dave August 31st, 2007
We begin with the most unfortunate opening line in an “I’m not gay” speech ever…
But what’s lost in the story - and in all stories of this type - is the issue: the problem isn’t that he’s gay, it’s that he’s a pervert! The same with Jeff Gannon, the gay prostitute who posed as a […]
Published by Dave August 29th, 2007
If you’ve been around Omaha for the last couple of years, you may have noticed the protestors that show up every so often in front of the Consulado de Mexico on 36th and Dodge St. Their thinly-veiled racism, however, is no match for the atrocious display of racism that is coming this weekend:
The National Socialist […]
Published by Dave August 27th, 2007
It’s time for another semester! Welcome back to all the familiar faces and hello to all the new members. Let’s make 2007-08 another fantastic year!
First Meeting of the Year
Monday, August 27, 8 PM
MBSC Council Room (3rd Floor)