Senator Johanns will not run for re-election.
Johanns startled Nebraska today with the news that he would retire once his term expires in 2014. Johanns tells reporters he has served 32 years in eight different public offices. . .
Senator Johanns will not run for re-election.
Johanns startled Nebraska today with the news that he would retire once his term expires in 2014. Johanns tells reporters he has served 32 years in eight different public offices. . .
Sen. Mike Johanns, Republican; "time has arrived"
Johanns, a Republican, is 63. He has served as mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska governor, United States Secretary of Agriculture and in the United States Senate.
Senator Johanns has decided against running for re-election.
Johanns, a Republican, denies health reasons played a role in his decision...though he admits that a few years ago he had the scare of his life. . .
Johanns; "lung cancer"
It turned out to be nothing, but Johanns says it made him think.
Johanns is 63. He has served as mayor of Lincoln, governor, Secretary of Agriculture and United States Senator.
Senator Johanns says it was simply time...time for him to end 32 years of public service. Johanns has decided against a run for re-election. He says nothing in particular triggered the decision, such as his health...or future opportunities. . . Johanns; "now was time"
Johanns, a Republican, moved from mayor of Lincoln to governor of Nebraska. He became Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush and then was elected to the Untied States Senate in 2008.
Senator Johanns says he had pondered ending his career in public office for some time, but only recently decided to leave the Senate.
Johanns, a Republican, has decided not to seek a second term...and knew the political questions about his possible re-election run would begin soon. . .
Johanns; "for a while"
Johanns served as governor and as Secretary of Agriculture before being elected to the Senate in 2008.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
