OMAHA- Following a dispute over the state of the Democratic party in Nebraska, former Sen. Bob Kerrey has asked that his name is removed from the party's upcoming major fundraising event. "We will honor his request," said Democratic State Chairwoman Jane Kleeb, and change the name of what is now known as the Kerrey-Nelson Dinner, named to honor Kerrey and former Sen. Ben Nelson, both of whom also served as governor.

Last month, Kerrey described the state of the Nebraska Democratic Party as "pathetic," suggesting that its candidates need to be more "middle of the road." "I simply do not want to be associated with a state party that is led by someone who views criticism as a mortal sin," Kerrey wrote Kleeb.

Kleeb said she preferred not to respond directly to Kerrey's remarks while suggesting that she has been successful in "bringing significant resources" to support Nebraska's Democratic candidates who face challenging contests in "the political atmosphere" that currently dominates the state.

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