Critics still hoping for ouster of Omaha mayor

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Critics still hoping for ouster of Omaha mayor
Updated: Jan 26, 2011 3:31 AM CST
By TIMBERLY ROSS
Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle says he's survived city's first mayoral recall in more than two decades and is ready to move forward, but his critics aren't yet ready to concede defeat in the tight race.

Suttle declared himself the winner late Tuesday in a special election seeking his ouster over tax hikes and union deals. The recall group, meanwhile, held out hope that several thousand uncounted provisional and early ballots could push the election in their favor in the days ahead.

"Omaha sent one important message today: We all care deeply about our city. . . . Let that one important trait carry us forward the next two years," Suttle said in his speech declaring victory.

"I respect the right of those to disagree and I want to reach out to those individuals as we move forward."



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[tanyev]

1. Somehow I knew he would be a Dem and his critics tea-partying right wingers.

They only like the democratic process when it goes their way.

[SpiralHawk]

2. Omaha cons are being total a-holes

as usual. A-holery -- like lying -- is a classique Republicon Family Value.