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Pete Ricketts at Risk in Nebraska, State Trump Won by 20 Points: A new poll puts Dan Osborn ahead in deep-red Nebraska as Republicans pour millions into ...
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Osborn’s call to end the war Tuesday came during an event with the National Security Leaders for America. Osborn said the war “no one asked for” is driving up ... Show more
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Ricketts staff handed out “I’m Billy Bob” and “I’m Mary Jane” signs ahead of Trump’s Monday rally, referencing leaked remarks Dan Osborn has apologized for ... Show more
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These Working-Class Populists Are Struggling to Win Over the Working Class: The Nation Magazine
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While Dan Osborn's comments became a rallying point for Sen. Pete Ricketts and his supporters, it was not an explosive issue during Osborn's town ... Show more
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Food & Environment Reporting Network : There’s a pattern in deep red, big ag states this midterm season.
Surprisingly close polls in Iowa, Kansas, Texas ... Show more
Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn have each been forced to play defense recently in a battle of ads from political action committees unattached to either ... Show more
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The president is traveling to central Nebraska to rally red-state Republicans for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is facing independent Dan Osborn in the Nov ... Show more
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Trump heads to rally in deep-red Nebraska, where a Senate seat and key House seat are on the line
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Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
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Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race: President Trump is headed to deep-red Nebraska as Republicans ready for a close ...
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The independents who want to take over the Senate: Republicans are worried about them. Democrats are cheering them on. But what do they really want?
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Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans
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Trump to Campaign in Nebraska as GOP Faces Close Senate Race in Red State: Trump campaigning in such ac onservative state may be a "tough" sign for Republicans ...
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A Tough Ad Reminds Nebraska Voters About a Brutal Crime and a Pardon: A group supporting Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate in Nebraska ...
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Democrats Backed an Independent in Nebraska. Leaked Tapes Make Him a Risky Bet.: Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn was heard saying Trump supporters ...
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Dan Osborn, an industrial mechanic running as an independent for the U.S. Senate, has tried to cast himself as an outsider who can take on both parties ... Show more
Democrats Backed an Independent in Nebraska. Leaked Tapes Make Him a Risky Bet.
Democrats Backed an Independent in Nebraska. Leaked Tapes Make Him a Risky Bet.
What counts as a town hall? It’s become a flashpoint in Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race
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Dan Osborn, an independent candidate who is running for Senate in Nebraska, addressed a leaked audio tape that captured him saying some Trump supporters' ... Show more
Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn is facing criticism after a recording surfaced of him describing what he believes motivates some supporters of ... Show more
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, a reader weigh in on The World-Herald's recent reporting about Dan Osborn.
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Dan Osborn told a group of Latino and Black Democrats that the border wall was a "symbol of racism" that "does nothing ... Show more
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Nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn has criticized the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. His opponent, Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts ... Show more
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in on the Nebraska Senate race, the 9/11 anniversary, and roadwork in Omaha ... Show more
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After the word "Nebraska," Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts said "Democrat Dan" and nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn said ... Show more
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Control of the Senate could hinge on these independents running where Democrats aren’t
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State Fair snapshots: Nebraskans weigh in on top issues ahead of election: Ahead of the U.S. Senate debate between Republican Pete Ricketts and independent ...
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Dan Osborn's Senate campaign, John Ewing's approach to property taxes ... Show more
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In today's edition of The Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Dan Osborn's Senate campaign, John Ewing's approach to property taxes ... Show more
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Dan Osborn joins striking Nebraska workers at Sarpy County picket line: Osborn's support for the striking workers outside the Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage ...
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OpinionPublic Pulse: Reader writes a Billy Joel-themed song about Dan Osborn: In today's Public Pulse, a reader writes a Billy Joel-themed song about Senate candidate ...
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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn unveiled more of his economic policy platform Tuesday that he said will prioritize American workers over the ... Show more
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Is 2026 the Year of the Independent?: The Nation Magazine
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Dan Osborn kicked off his Nebraska tour, trying to frame his race against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts as a battle between the working class and the rich and ... Show more
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In today's Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Dan Osborn's Senate campaign, candidates' behavior on the campaign trail, and whether the U.S ... Show more
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Democratic Senate candidates pursue a new strategy in rural states: Dropping out: Democrats have withdrawn in Nebraska and Idaho to boost independents against ...
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Industrial mechanic Dan Osborn, a former Omaha union leader, visited a southeast Nebraska farm to highlight his rural policy approaches ... Show more
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In today's Public Pulse, readers weigh in on Dan Osborn's Senate campaign, socialist candidates on the ballot this fall, teachers union endorsements ... Show more
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OpinionDemocrats push image over ideas. It's a losing strategy. | Opinion: Democrats bet on candidates who look blue-collar to win back working-class voters ...
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Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic Senate Nominee, Files to Withdraw From Race: The move by Cindy Burbank could clear a path for Dan Osborn, an independent ...
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Nebraska U.S. Senate candidates Dan Osborn and Pete Ricketts traded attacks Thursday over their second-quarter fundraising ... Show more
Argentina players wave banned political banner after World Cup win
Argentina players wave banned political banner after World Cup win
OpinionPublic Pulse: Readers react to latest developments in Osborn-Ricketts race: In today's Public Pulse, readers react to Sen. Pete Ricketts' comments about Dan ...
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Every female GOP Nebraska state senator signed a letter urging Dan Osborn to drop consultants tied to Maine's Graham Platner ... Show more
Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
Democratic-Backed Senate Candidate Reportedly Called ICE on Migrant Workers: On Friday, CNN's KFile team reported that Dan Osborn, the Democrat-backed ...
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Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted: Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting ...
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Dan Osborn submitted roughly 12,700 signatures Thursday, moving one step closer to Nebraska’s November U.S. Senate ballot ... Show more
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Exclusive | Doja Cat and Chris Rock eyed this massive NYC penthouse -- which just rented for $30K per month
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Meet the champagne socialist duo who groomed rich kid Graham Platner into a 'working-class' candidate
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Are Republicans Poised to Lose in Trump-Stronghold Nebraska?: Democrats see an opening in the Nebraska Senate and Omaha House races as Osborn and the GOP face ...
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Democrats back independents in some red state races: Democratic leaders are embracing independent candidates in red states where their party brand struggles ...
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Emulating Dan Osborn, Nebraska Independent Targets Corporate Greed in US House Run
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In Victory For Democrats, There Will Be No Democrat In Nebraska's Senate Race. Huh?
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Nebraska Votes in Primary Election Filled With Undercover Plants: This may be one of the most confusing primary elections ever.
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Complaint from Ricketts appointee alleges Osborn illegally paid campaign staff: A new Federal Election Commission complaint filed Tuesday alleges a PAC ...
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OpinionHow to Stop Tyson Foods from Destroying 3,200 Jobs in a Nebraska Town of 10,000: Dan Osborn, the independent US Senate candidate in Nebraska, needs a plan ...
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Dan Osborn's wife set to join campaign as a full-time staffer, divest from consulting firm
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Mechanic-turned-independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn told Newsweek he’s entering the race from a stronger position than in 2024 as he prepares to face ... Show more
Spoiler allegations fly as five Nebraskans join US Senate race just before deadline
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Dan Osborn criticizes US, Israeli strikes on Iran: 'I think there's something else going on'
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Dan Osborn cancels fundraiser set to be co-hosted by operative tied to Jeffrey Epstein
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Investigation Shows How Decades of Corporate Consolidation Have Devastated US Cattle Ranchers
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With GOP 'Looking at' Tyson's Alleged Market Manipulation, Nebraska Candidate Osborn Says 'Enforce the Law'
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One group of military veterans running for Congress as Democrats has pledged not to criticize “the oligarchy,” big money in politics ... Show more
The Left-Leaning Military Veterans Eyeing Congress
The Left-Leaning Military Veterans Eyeing Congress
Dan Osborn's Senate campaign, PAC have paid $114K to company co-owned by wife: Dan Osborn's campaign and political action committee have paid $114 ...
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Pete Ricketts has spent $871K on ads in Nebraska Senate race, but Osborn's tab is only $597
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OpinionDan Osborn: Argentina bailout an insult to Nebraska soybean farmers and taxpayers
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Sen. Pete Ricketts formally announces reelection campaign, calls Dan Osborn a 'fake independent'
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OpinionDan Osborn: Blame tech companies — not Democrats or Republicans — for toxic rhetoric
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‘There’s an appetite for this brand of politics’: the independent politician making a bid for US Senate
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'Rigged System': Pro-Union Nebraska Candidate Shreds Private Equity for Jacking Up Home Prices
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Nebraska Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Could Revive Democrats: The Democratic Party’s revival in 2026 will depend a great deal on Nebraska Senate candidate Dan ...
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Independent Dan Osborn announces Senate campaign against Pete Ricketts: Dan Osborn will once again run to become a U.S. senator representing Nebraska ...
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OpinionOpinion | How to Make Senate Republicans Pay for Their Awful Bill: As Dan Osborn begins a new Senate campaign, he thinks some Republicans have buyer’s remorse.
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Independent Dan Osborn launches another Nebraska Senate run: Independent Dan Osborn launched another run for the Senate in Nebraska on Tuesday after having waged ...
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Nebraska's Dan Osborn to explore another run for U.S. Senate: Former independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn announced Thursday he’s forming an exploratory ...
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Dan Osborn wants 'working-class heroes' to shake up U.S. politics: A mechanic and a political outsider, Dan Osborn ran as an independent and almost won a U.S ...
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Nebraska independent Dan Osborn launches group for working-class candidates, reflects on Senate run
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Could Republicans really lose a Senate race in Nebraska?: An Independent candidate has picked up surprising support in the solidly red state.
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Could Dan Osborn, an independent candidate from Nebraska, upend the U.S. Senate race?
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Key FactsIndependent Candidate Osborn Shakes Up Nebraska Senate Race
Nov 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Independent candidate Dan Osborn is trailing just two percentage points behind incumbent Deb Fischer in a traditionally Republican state.
- Osborn, a former union leader and Navy veteran, emphasizes his nonpartisan stance while criticizing political divisions in Washington.
- Fischer is mobilizing significant financial resources and backing from national Republicans to secure her reelection.
- Osborn has gained support from various unions dissatisfied with Fischer's response during labor struggles.