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Leaked Audio Sparks Controversy in Nebraska Senate Race
politics25 days ago

Leaked Audio Sparks Controversy in Nebraska Senate Race

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn faced backlash after leaked audio surfaced in which he mocked rural Trump supporters. The clip, from a summer campaign event, featured Osborn using profanity to describe voters in Red Cloud, Nebraska. While Osborn apologized and claimed the remarks were out of character, incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts condemned the comments as disrespectful to hard-working Nebraskans. The controversy has intensified the 2026 Senate race, with Osborn running as a Democrat-backed independent against Ricketts and other minor party candidates.

via nypost.com|
#2026-midterms#dan-osborn#leaked-audio
Nebraska Senate Candidate Osborn Confirms Leaked Audio Mocking Rural Trump Voters
politics25 days ago

Nebraska Senate Candidate Osborn Confirms Leaked Audio Mocking Rural Trump Voters

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn confirmed the authenticity of leaked audio in which he disparaged rural Trump supporters, calling their lives 'suck so f---ing bad.' While Osborn apologized on CNN, claiming the remarks were out of character, incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts condemned the comments as disrespectful to hard-working Nebraskans. The incident intensifies a contentious race where Osborn, despite his independent label, is funded largely by left-wing donors.

via Fox News|
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Leaked Audio Sparks Apology from Nebraska Senate Candidate Osborn
politics26 days ago

Leaked Audio Sparks Apology from Nebraska Senate Candidate Osborn

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn faced intense backlash after a 35-second audio clip surfaced, in which he used profanity to mock rural Nebraskans who support President Trump. Osborn apologized on Wednesday, stating the remarks were out of character, while incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts condemned the comments as disrespectful. The incident has intensified the competitive Nebraska Senate race, which also includes candidates from the America First and Nebraska Working People parties.

via CNN|
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Nebraska Senate clash bets on independence as Ricketts labels Osborn a Democrat
politics1 month ago

Nebraska Senate clash bets on independence as Ricketts labels Osborn a Democrat

In a high-profile Nebraska State Fair debate, Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts repeatedly labeled independent Dan Osborn as “Democrat Dan” and accused him of Democratic backing, while Osborn framed himself as a true independent willing to work with either party to deliver for Nebraskans. The race has unusual momentum after Democrat Cindy Burbank dropped out and endorsed Osborn, though he explicitly refused to caucus with either party. The debate highlighted Medicare-for-All, Trump-era tax-cut implications, and the influence of money in politics, including “dark money,” with Osborn acknowledging some secret donors and Ricketts criticizing Osborn’s fundraising. The event, split into three segments on tariffs/cost of living, ICE/ Iran, and campaign financing/AI, underscored a contest that could defy Nebraska’s red-state norms as voters nine weeks from Election Day weigh the candidates’ paths forward.

via NBC News|
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