Supporters teary-eyed as Dick Lugar concedes race

It's being called one of the greatest political upsets in U.S. Senate history. Senator Dick Lugar, the third most senior senator, will soon to be out of a job. Tuesday, he became just the 7th senator in 30 years to lose the Republican nomination for re-election.

“Serving the people of Indiana has been the greatest honor of my life,” said Lugar during his concession speech.

The six-time senator found out Hoosiers would not be sending him back for a 7th term.

“Hoosier Republican primary voters have chosen their candidate for the U.S. Senate. I want to congratulate Richard Mourdock on a hard fought race.”

A tear filled room watched as Lugar conceded the race.

“I have no regrets for running for re-election. All of us should believe in the nobility of standing before the public and asking for their vote,” said Lugar.

The senator vowed to continue on in public service and thanked his family and Hoosiers for letting him serve.

“I cherish the confidence that each of you placed in me. And I urge you to join me in the determination to serve our country and our state. God bless each one of you and God bless America.”

In 2006, Time Magazine selected him as one of America’s 10 best senators.

The senator said despite the loss, he plans to continue to work hard on the hill through the end of his term. He said he’s hoping to get a farm bill passed before he leaves.