Esch (D-Ne) changes mind, will seek House seat against Lee Terry

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10270388

Published Thursday | February 28, 2008

BY ROBYNN TYSVER
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Democrat Jim Esch is getting back into the political saddle, making another run for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

Esch had ruled out a bid this year, but he said today that he changed his mind and planned to seek the Democratic nomination for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Lee Terry in the fall.


Jim Esch


His entry into the race sets up a competitive Democratic primary match in the Omaha-based district between Esch and political newcomer and military veteran Richard Carter of Bellevue.

Dan Morris, Carter's campaign manager, said Esch's decision would not deter the campaign. Carter still planned to file for office Monday, Morris said.

"We look forward to a good race and taking on Lee Terry in November," said Morris.

Esch, 32, ran a grassroots campaign in 2006 that relied heavily on friends, young supporters and a message of change to try to unseat Terry.

FULL story at link.

Jim came up short by about 5,000 votes. It was by far the best run at Lee Terry since he took office. And he did it WITHOUT any PAC money or special interest $. This time he will take selected funds. Could this be the year we flush Lee Terry?

[PoiBoy]

1. Good news..!!!

Sounds like you have two strong contenders in Esch and Carter.. Best of luck to them and here's hoping you can turn another Red seat Blue...