Dems land a recruit in Nebraska Senate race

Democrats finally have a candidate running to replace retiring Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.): University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook will jump into the race on Tuesday, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.

Hassebrook was not Democrats' first choice: After Nelson announced his retirement they tried to recruit former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.) to run, but he decided against it.

State Sen. Steve Lathrop (D), another possible candidate, is expected to make a decision soon about the race. The filing deadline for candidates who currently hold office is this Wednesday.

On the Republican side are state Treasurer Don Stenberg, state Attorney General Jon Bruning and state Rep. Deb Fischer. Whoever wins the GOP primary will be the heavy favorite in this race.