Nebraska Democratic Senate candidates met for the first time Saturday to talk about why each should be your next United States Senator.

Candidates Scott Kleeb, Tony Raimondo, and Larry Marvin all spoke about the changes they want to bring to the Senate and to Nebraska. But also the differences which make each of them the most viable candidate.

A Republican turned Democrat.

I believe the Republican Party left me and I'm want you to know how comfortable I am in the Democratic Party," said Tony Raimondo.

A loser by a small margin in a Congressional race.

"After last year's election, after a year on the road, many tickets later, I came off that race inspired like I'd never been inspired before," said Scott Kleeb,

And a political unknown.

"Larry Marvin, I want you to remember my name," said Larry Marvin.

Three candidates - all looking for change.

Before a room full of devoted democrats, both Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo spoke about boosting the economy.

"We've got to get America on track by creating jobs in infrastructure, green collar jobs, renewable energy, get a domestic focus. We've got to take Washington and get a domestic focus so we can get back to helping Nebraska families," said Raimondo.

"The other thing exciting for Nebraska is new energy economy, that we continue to be on the cusp of something tremendous. Those changes benefit Nebraska, they benefit agriculture, they benefit the infrastructure," said Kleeb.

Kleeb, Raimondo, and Larry Marvin also said it's time to figure out a way to pull out of Iraq.

"We've got to replace our unilateral force where America and 160,000 soldiers are facing the brunt of this war, with a multinational, lateral presence," said Kleeb.

"I would target one to three years, but we've got to exit with respect," said Raimondo.

"We will make an immediate, safe and respectful withdrawal from Iraq," said Marvin.

While all three candidates agree on a number of issues, Kleeb and Raimondo were quick to point out their differences. Kleeb questions Raimondo's party switch and his ability to beat Mike Johanns in the general election.

While Raimondo says his business background has been about making changes, a place he says career politicians continue to fail.

All three candidates are vying for nomination in the May 13th Democratic Primary.