And there was much rejoicing!

From here:

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, a persistent Republican critic of the Iraq war, intends to announce on Monday he will not seek a third term, according to Republican officials.

The officials also said Hagel does not plan to run for the White House in 2008, despite earlier flirting with a candidacy.

And don't let the door hit your ass on the way out, k?