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From the Daily Caller: The Nebraska Republican who tanked a recent legislative push to give former President Donald Trump an easier path to collecting all five of the state’s electoral votes is supporting an independent senate candidate’s bid whose victory could deny the GOP senate control.
On Oct. 12, Nebraska state senator Mike McDonnell spoke in support of Nebraska independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn while addressing an Osborn campaign rally in Omaha that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain headlined, according to video footage posted by the Osborn campaign. McDonnell’s decision to support Republican Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer’s opponent plus his opposition to eliminating the second congressional district’s single electoral vote that President Biden won in 2020 has rankled Nebraska Republicans who are calling McDonnell’s party credentials into doubt.
In April, McDonnell announced his switch to the Republican Party after more than 40 years as a registered Democrat.
“If he was really a Republican, you would think that he would do some things to demonstrate that he’s a Republican Party member,” former Omaha mayor and Nebraska Republican Rep. Hal Daub told the DCNF in an interview. “What are the things you’ve done to prove to people that you’re really a Republican?”
Here’s McDonnell when he announced he was switching from Democrat to Republican in April:
Nebraska State Senator Mike McDonnell just left the Democrat Party and became a Republican. Hear his powerful explanation why:
“I have asked the Democratic Party to respect my religious-based pro-life position. Instead, over the last year, they have decided to punish me for… pic.twitter.com/tnKbdfkAR7
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 4, 2024
Then, in September, he tanked an effort to change Nebraska to a winner-take-all state.
Just in – Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha goes on camera to share the reasons why he rejected winner-take-all for Nebraska. He says most of the 4k emails he’s received since yesterday’s decision have been passionate, polite, and positive from both sides of aisle. @WOWT6News pic.twitter.com/XwEvAWytWt
— Brian Mastre WOWT (@brianmastrewowt) September 24, 2024
Now, McDonnell is reportedly throwing his support behind the Independent challenger to Republican Sen. Deb Fischer. If Fischer loses her re-election bid, it could destroy the GOP’s chance of retaking control of the U.S. Senate.
We held 2 back-to-back rallies with UAW President Shawn Fain. The people are ready to break the status quo and to send an independent to the US Senate. pic.twitter.com/q4DV2wzBSb
— Dan Osborn, Independent for Senate (@OsbornForSenate) October 24, 2024
Meanwhile, Fischer is sounding the alarm.
“For months, Dan Osborn denied that he was a Democrat in disguise. But now the truth is out—according to a fundraising message last night, Dan Osborn WILL caucus with the Democrats if he’s elected to the Senate. He’s been lying to Nebraskans, many of whom have already voted—a major breach of public trust,” she wrote.
For months, Dan Osborn denied that he was a Democrat in disguise.
But now the truth is out—according to a fundraising message last night, Dan Osborn WILL caucus with the Democrats if he’s elected to the Senate.
He’s been lying to Nebraskans, many of whom have already voted—a… pic.twitter.com/5cIMCLOWSO
— Deb Fischer (@DebforNebraska) October 30, 2024
The NRA has endorsed Fischer:
🚨Nebraska gun owners, Dan Osborn is a gun-grabbing radical who has an F rating from the NRA.
Vote for Senator @DebforNebraska who will always protect your Second Amendment rights! pic.twitter.com/ypRRuJT0LU
— NRA (@NRA) October 30, 2024
Sen. Pete Ricketts, the former governor of Nebraska, wrote, “Dan Osborn is now admitting what Nebraskans have known all along: he will hand Democrats control of the Senate. A vote for Dan Osborn is a vote for Chuck Schumer’s agenda to pack the Supreme Court, end the filibuster, and grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.”
Dan Osborn is now admitting what Nebraskans have known all along: he will hand Democrats control of the Senate.
A vote for Dan Osborn is a vote for Chuck Schumer’s agenda to pack the Supreme Court, end the filibuster, and grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. https://t.co/ZlsvwWXGSD
— Pete Ricketts (@PeteRicketts) October 30, 2024
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote, “Nebraska — vote for @DebforNebraska! Dan Osborn is a far-left liberal who will be a reliable vote for Chuck Schumer, open borders, and high taxes.”
Nebraska — vote for @DebforNebraska!
Dan Osborn is a far-left liberal who will be a reliable vote for Chuck Schumer, open borders, and high taxes. https://t.co/9SE3XMNtyB
— Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) October 30, 2024
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also shared his support for Fischer, writing, “Nebraskans have a clear choice between Senator Deb Fischer, who fights for lower prices and a strong defense, and a far-left candidate who stands with Bernie Sanders. I encourage my Nebraska friends: get out and vote for @DebForNebraska.”
Nebraskans have a clear choice between Senator Deb Fischer, who fights for lower prices and a strong defense, and a far-left candidate who stands with Bernie Sanders.
I encourage my Nebraska friends: get out and vote for @DebForNebraska. https://t.co/stX5cNZy5V
— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) October 30, 2024
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