They include John Hanson, a GOP candidate who dropped out of the 3rd District race to join Osborne's team, and Bruce Rieker, U.S. Rep. Bill Barrett's former deputy chief of staff. Osborne said he'd also consulted other Nebraska congressmen, including Doug Bereuter and Barrett, for advice. Others had even urged him to run for the Senate seat being given up by Democrat Bob Kerrey, but Osborne said he chose to stay home, where he hopes his high-profile past may aid the beleaguered 3rd District. Obviously, I hope people who vote for me vote for me because they think I can do a good job in Washington. Several celebrity athletes have found success after sports in national politics.
Competition has to do with it.
Work ethic has something to do with it. Organizational skills have something to with it. It's nothing I'm not prepared for. That doesn't mean he'll like every minute. Osborne said he expects frustration at the slow pace of politics and the Capitol's chronic political infighting.