Nelson was thought to be in danger of losing his seat in 2006, as it was thought his successor as governor, Mike Johanns, was almost certain to run against him; however, that speculation ended when Johanns was appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Nelson was thought to be in danger of losing his seat in 2006. It was thought his successor. Governor was almost certain to run against him. Mike Johanns was governor. That speculation ended. This was however. Johanns was appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.