OMAHA, Neb. - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns intends to resign as early as next week to clear the way for a Senate campaign in 2008, Republican officials said Wednesday, giving the party a welcome dose of good political news.
The officials said Johanns' plan is to step down as agriculture secretary to seek the seat held by retiring Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel.
"Secretary Johanns understands that this is a decision he needs to make in the immediate future, and he intends to do so," spokeswoman Terri Teuber said by e-mail. She wouldn't say whether he planned to run or not.
Johanns was heavily recruited to run by senior Republicans, struggling with a difficult …
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