Nebraska State Senator Bob Krist…former Republican, former independent…has now declared himself a Democrat as he seeks to challenge the re-election of Republican Governor Pete Ricketts.

Krist, who is from Omaha, explains he has at least a somewhat pragmatic reason for running as a Democrat. . .

Krist says he comes to the party with decidedly pro-life beliefs. . .

Krist says he has a better chance of success as a Democrat rather than an independent.