The Tea Party Victory in Nebraska Senate Primary. Can anything be done?

[Algernon Moncrieff]

1) There were four serious candidates for the GOP nomination. While it is true that Ben Sasse was endorsed by Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin, I'd challenge anyone to find a dime's worth of difference in their campaign position points. All claimed to be a) favoring the repeal of Obamacare b)real conservatives c) pro-life and d) pro 2nd amendment.

2) Shane Osborne was the favorite of the mainstream GOP. Sid Dinsdale is a banker and car seller from central Nebraska. They essentially cancelled each other out among the only-moderately-crazy wing of the party.

3) None of the five GOPers would likely be any different than Mike Johanns.

4) It's going to be tough for Dave Domina, as Nebraska is pretty deeply red at this point. He's best known for his opposition to KXL. If he's going to fight the Tea Party, and the Ricketts/Koch money machine, he will need help. Find out more about Democrat Dave Domina.

[Laelth]

1. k&r for exposure. We can beat this loon (even in Nebraska). n/t

-Laelth

[whatthehey]

2. truthfully, no

Whomever is granted the R after their name will win at this point in NE. You could run Mugabe (R) against Christ (D) and still not get within 10 points.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

6. I don't think the NDP does itself any favors

I sense they've written this election off.

[MineralMan]

3. Sure, something can be done. GOTV the heck out of Democrats

in Nebraska. Flip that seat. It can be done, and should be done. This is a statewide race, not some House race in a right wing congressional district. Mobilize Democratic voters and get them all to the polls, and NE gets a Democratic Senator.

GOTV 2014 and Beyond!

[IronLionZion]

4. Nebraskans don't drink water?

Opposition to KXL might be a positive position. It doesn't create that many jobs. There already is a big pipeline through eastern Nebraska. And the Ogalalla aquifer is a national treasure. hmm...

GOTV

[elias49]

5. Fuck Nebraska. Idiots. nt