Kerrey Says he is Grateful for Endorsement, Looks Forward to Having Hassebrook’s Counsel

OMAHA– University Regent Chuck Hassebrook dropped out of the Nebraska Senate race this morning and made a strong endorsement for Senator Bob Kerrey.

“I am endorsing Senator Kerrey because I believe his election is what is best for America and best for Nebraska,” Hassebrook said. “ It is critical that we send a person to the Senate who will make the tough choices for both hardworking families, and the poor and struggling who are trying to claw their way into the middle class. I want Bob Kerrey in the Senate because he understands that we have a responsibility to invest in the future for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”

Kerrey said he was grateful for the endorsement.

“Chuck has as high integrity as as anyone I have met in public life,” Kerrey said. “It isn’t often in life or politics that you see someone do the things Chuck has done. I am grateful for his friendship and support.”

Kerrey said he appreciated the work Hassebrook has done at the Center for Rural Affairs and looks forward to having his help on the campaign trail.

“It will help to have Chuck’s advice and counsel, especially because the work he has done at the Center for Rural Affairs has had an enormous impact from a policy standpoint.”

Even though Hassebrook’s name will still appear on the ballot, Hassebrook said he will be voting for Kerrey.