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Karnes and Daub dicuss their strengths By Lee Rood Senior Reporter David Karnes sits comfortably in a meeting room at the Comhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln. He relaxes after a small press conference Friday where three for mer Nebraska governors announced their support for his campaign. Charles Thone , Robert Crosby and Norbert Tiemann are not the only politicians who say they stand behind Karnes. The country ’ s y oungest sena tor has television commercials boast ing support from several of his col leagues. Karnes was appointed to the Sen ate by Gov. Kay Orr following the death of Edward Zorinsky in March 1987. After two years in Washington, Karnes is now running for the repub lican nomination to a second term in the Senate against four-time Ne braska Congressman Hal Daub. Daub was at the Comhusker on Saturday afternoon. When he came into the hotel, he was immediately recognized by people in the lobby — something he is used to after eight years in Congress. Daub says he may not have the “inherited” backing that Karnes is receiving during their 1988 republi i " .. .—■ —i can U.S. Senate race, but that he has been in republican politics for more than 20 years and Nebraskans know him. “I have taken the time to learn and listen and to gather the experience necessary to be an effective United States senator,” Daub said. Daub, from Omaha, has won his seat in Congress four times in what he calls the ‘‘toughest political district in Nebraska.” Many have said the primary for the 1988 Senate election will be a tough race. The Republican winner of the May 10 primary will face either for mer Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey or Ken Michaelis from West Point in the general election. Both Daub and Karnes say the race will be a rough one and a risky career move. Both say their toughest oppo nent will be each other, not their democratic opponent. Both Daub and Karnes say “Ne braskans need me.” Karnes stresses his experience on the Senate Agricultural Committee and his work on new farm credit leg islation — work that got Karnes rec ognition from President Reagan. Karnes said he understands farm ers and their needs because of many summers he spent at his family farm in Fairmont. That experience gave him a per spective, he said, that many city dwellers may not understand. “We need someone that really has the hands-on perspective,” he said. That perspective, he says, is one of the differences between he and Daub, “and a big, big difference” between he and Kerrey. But Daub says Karnes is “kind of a Johnny-one-note” when it comes to agriculture. “It’s an understandable area of emphasis, but it’s not the only issue. He doesn’t want to talk about foreign policy and diplomacy and treaty making and ratification ... the es sence of what really the senate’s all about according to the constitution.” Daub said Karnes’ experience is limited. “My opponent has some inherited land. A small amount of unimproved land, it has no buildings on it, I mean, he’s not a farmer and neither was Ed See SENATE on 10 I Book exchange now a reality for students By Jerry Guenther Staff Reporter Students willing to (to a little waiting could receive more money for their books through a new book-exchange program, said Tyler Correll, Association of Students of the University of Nebraska senator. Students who want to sell their books can come to the ASUN office and list the books they want to sell on a card. Stu dents also list the prices they want for the books, said Correll, who sponsored the bill to start the program. Purchasers can come in and -See EXCHANGE on 8 2nd Annua) MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER SALE! $7.99 TAPE OR LP Select from: Fresh Aire 1-6 Classical Gas Saving the Wildlife or other American Gramaphone recording artists. Sale runs Friday April 29 through May 8th OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK “Interesting music and books for 4203 S. 48th 483-7284 _ 3 r CONGRADUATIONS!!! 1 NOW START TANNING. I 126 N. 13th (Stuart Building) Lincoln, Nebraska PHONE: 474-SUNN TANNING EXPERIENCE” j UNL STUDENTS 25% OFF with presentation of current UNL I.D. (per session rate) FIRST SESSION FREE!! W Dad was right. ¥)u get what you pay for.” More people choose AT&T over any other long distance service. Because, with AT&T, it costs less than you think to get the service you expect, like clearer connections, 2-t hour AT&T operator assistance, instant credit on wrong numbers. And the assurance that we can put virtually every one of your calls through the first time. That’s the genius of the AT&T Worldwide Intelligent Network. So when it’s time to make a choice, remember, it pays to choose AT&T. If you’d like to know more about our products or services, like the AT&T Card, call us at 1800 222-0300. AT&T The right choice.