Nebraska Democratic Party Statement on Hagel Non-Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2007
Contact: Eric Fought
(402) 434-2184
eric@nebraskademocrats.org
Nebraska Democratic Party Statement on Hagel Non-Announcement
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Democratic Party State Chair Steve Achelpohl released the following statement this morning following Senator Chuck Hagel’s announcement:
“I think it is extremely disappointing that Senator Hagel would bring the entire state of Nebraska to a screeching halt by holding an elaborate ceremony to announce absolutely nothing.”
“Nebraskans are tired of waiting for Chuck Hagel to make up his mind. He has been toying with the idea of running for President for several years. Nebraska deserves no less than two full-time representatives in the U.S. Senate. It is time for Chuck Hagel to come to a conclusion – does he want to represent the people of Nebraska – or run for President?”
“Senator Hagel has lost favor with many Nebraskans. He has become a caricature of himself with his weekend show tough talk and Senate floor soft walk.”
“This country needs strong and decisive representation in the White House and this state needs strong and decisive representation in the U.S. Senate. We believe that Chuck Hagel does not pass the test for either.”
“His wishy-washy decision making process is a disservice to all citizens of Nebraska.”