'Charisma' of Heineman Cited as Major Concern
LINCOLN - State Democratic Party Chair Vic Covalt is calling the names of every registered Democrat in the state in order to find a suitable candidate for governor. But at this point, he'd just settle for any candidate.
"It's hard work, I must have called every Democrat in the state at least twice. That's about two thousand phone calls," Covalt exclaimed. Covalt's job became harder last week, when the incumbent filing deadline passed, shutting the door on any potential candidate who currently held public office.
One potential candidate for Governor, Douglas County Commissioner Mike Boyle, discussed the reasons why many Democrats were reluctant to get in a race with Heineman.
"Well, isn't it obvious? He's got that "it" factor," Boyle said. "He's easily the most charismatic Governor we've had since Bob Kerrey. He lights up the room."
One by one, potential candidates for Governor dropped off the map. Steve Lathrop bowed out when he found out state law prohibited him from offering free taxi rides home from the polls. 2006 nominee David Hahn became a "birther." And Heath Mello was really only kidding.
Still, Covalt is hopeful that a Democrat will step forward.
"After all, in this economic climate, with huge shortfalls, tea party activists, a shortsighted legislature, and a hostile electorate, who wouldn't want to be Governor?"
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