I will try not to be heartbroken at the news that Chuck Hagel will not seek re-election or, in fact, furn for any elective office:
His exit means one more seat the minority Republicans will be forced to defend, and both parties are expected to bring in heavy hitters to vie for the spot. The contenders could include Democrat Bob Kerrey, a former U.S. senator and governor, and Republican Mike Johanns, the U.S. agriculture secretary and another former governor.
So, a Democrat might win the seat. How would we tell the difference?
