Pete Festersen (D-NE) to vie for Lee Terry's congressional seat in 2014

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Robynn Tysver

Democrat Pete Festersen is in.

The Omaha city councilman says he will seek Republican Lee Terry's congressional seat in 2014, after initially saying he would not run. His entry into the race all but guarantees a tough re-election battle for Terry, who is acknowledged as vulnerable even by Republicans.

In August, Festersen had said it was the wrong time for his family to take on a political campaign. He has two young children.

But since then, he said, more people have encouraged him to run and his family has been supportive.

FULL story at link.


Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20131012/NEWS/131019525/1685#pete-festersen-to-vie-for-lee-terry-s-congressional-seat-in-2014

[rpannier]

1. The Cad

Rep Terry needs that money. He told us that's why he needs to get paid during the shut down.
If he doesn't lose his seat either through a primary or the general election they ought to ban that district from ever voting for anything again

[Berlum]

2. "Republicons like me are special & deserve government $$$. The rest of you, however." - Terry (R

"...can just eat shit and die." - Terry (R)

[papa3times]

3. Lee Terry needs to go

It's guys like Lee Terry who are mucking up any progress being made in this country. I don't mind career politicians if they are good at what they do and actually represent the people. We need more people like that. Lee Terry is the antithesis of that!

[Omaha Steve]

4. Pete's fund raising email

email.

For 13 long days, our government has been shut down. Americans in Nebraska and across the country continue to be stuck in economic limbo while the brinkmanship continues with our nation's economy.

This is no way to run a country, and change is badly needed.

That’s why I've decided to run for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District -- to finally give a voice to middle class families.

But this is going to take a huge effort. We’re trying to raise $10,000 in the first 72 hours to get off to a strong start. Will you help us get there?

Donate $3 or whatever you can to help launch our campaign for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District >>

I want to build our campaign from the ground up, with a true grassroots movement.

Please, Steven, chip in right now to help our campaign start off strong:

http://action.petefestersen.com/Strong-Start

Together, we can do this.

Thanks,

Pete

[antiquie]

5. What a disappointment.