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politics25 days ago•2 min saved

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

politics25 days ago•4 min saved

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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politics26 days ago•16 min saved

Leaked Audio Sparks Controversy as Independent Nebraska Senator Candidate Criticizes Trump Supporters

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn faced backlash after a leaked recording surfaced in which he used derogatory nicknames for Trump supporters. Osborn acknowledged the audio but claimed it was out of character, while incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts used the clip to attack Osborn's respect for voters.

via The Washington Post|

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politics26 days ago•171 min saved

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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politics1 month ago•393 min saved

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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politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Ricketts Clinches Nebraska GOP Senate Primary as Burbank Dominates Democratic Contest

Pete Ricketts won Nebraska's U.S. Senate Republican primary with about 81.7% of 165,715 votes, defeating Todd Knobel and Debb Axtell Schultz; Cindy Burbank captured the Democratic primary with about 89.2% of 102,122 votes. The AP called both races, and The Cook Political Report still lists the general-election race as Likely Republican.

via The New York Times|

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politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Nebraska Dem nominee could bow out to back independent Osborn against Ricketts

Democrat Cindy Burbank won Nebraska’s Senate primary, potentially clearing the path for independent Dan Osborn to challenge GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts in November if she concedes. Osborn, who ran as an independent in 2024 and says he won’t caucus with either party, has been positioned to face Ricketts, while Democrats debated backing Osborn after a last-minute opponent raised concerns of a GOP plant. Burbank says she’ll drop out only if polling shows she cannot win, and would remove her name if needed; Ricketts has Trump’s endorsement and is highlighting tax cuts as he defends his seat.

via NBC News|

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politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Nebraska primaries spark Senate drama as Democrats clash and Ricketts eyes general

Nebraska’s state primaries center a contentious U.S. Senate race where two Democrats, Cindy Burbank and Bill Forbes, spar over who is a genuine candidate, with the party backing Burbank in the primary and Osborn in the general election. Forbes’ late entry and Burbank’s reinstatement after a court ruling underscore intra-party tensions as Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts pursues a full term, potentially facing independent Osborn in November. The slate also includes governor, U.S. House in the 2nd District, and 11 state legislature primaries, with voting rules, early voting patterns, and AP-only declarations of winners guiding coverage.

via PBS|

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