The Reader, a popular Omaha, Nebraska newspaper, is focusing on the slew of new, younger Democratic candidates in Nebraska, and how "regime change starts in Nebraska."
The Iraq war begins year five this month. A Nobel Prize-winning economist says the cost could wind up reaching $5 trillion. It has already cost some 4,000 American lives; 43 of them Nebraskans.
The leading Republican presidential candidate indicates he could envision American troops being there for another 100 years. Warren Buffett says the United States is in a recession. The national debt has increased $3.6 trillion in the last seven years. [...]
Do you know where your congressman is? Voters in the 2nd Congressional District will find Rep. Lee Terry marching lockstep with Bush on these issues, when he's not picking verbal fights on the House floor with real-life ass-kicking Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. or World Wrestling Entertainment honcho Vince McMahon.
Two young Nebraska Democrats see a national movement bubbling behind presidential candidate Barack Obama's call for change. They believe change starts at home.
There are more similarities than differences between Jim Esch and Richard Carter, the candidates vying to replace Terry. The 30-somethings are politically moderate, independently successful, talented and energetic. They're also young, handsome and single. They are among a handful of viable young Dems hoping to change the state's shade, including U.S. Senate candidate Scott Kleeb, 32, and District 1 congressional candidate and war veteran Max Yashirin, 25.
Let's not forget our legislative candidates. Democrats like Heath Mello and Jeremy Nordquist are vying for positions in Nebraska's Unicameral. Heck, we even have a 21 year old Republican Sean Tyler going up against corrupt appointed Senator Scott Lautenbaugh.
Coupled with news yesterday that Nebraska is certainly in play in the Presidential race, I think it is fair to say that Nebraskans are ready for real progressive change. You may be tired of my daily rants about how Nebraska is fertile for Democrats, but not only is it true - it is indicative of the progressive wave this country is seeing.
The winner of the Carter-Esch primary will surely be in prime position to take down Congressman Terry. A man who just yesterday voted against the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act - and after repeated questioning has been unable to give an actual answer about his opposition to the bill. What a joke.
I plan on staying neutral in that race because I think both candidates bring a lot to the table. But if you want to give the winner some money, here is the ActBlue eventual nominee fund for NE-02.
I haven't had the pleasure of meeting NE-01 candidate Max Yashrin, but he is impressing people throughout the state. Learn about him at his website: MaxCongress.com.
But the real fight in Nebraska politics is the U.S. Senate Race. This race can and will be the deciding race in Nebraska politics for years to come. It is also a fight for the soul of the Nebraska Democratic Party.
Netroots hero Scott Kleeb faces a primary challenge against life-long Republican and former Bush nominee Tony Raimondo. Raimondo is a Republican through and through and is being pushed through by an outgoing establishment in Nebraska politics. His plan is to spend millions of his own dollars to drown out Scott in the primary and then out Republican the Republicans in the general.
Scott Kleeb is a true Democrat who can bridge the gap that exists in Nebraska politics. He has been building a new majority in Nebraska that will help lift our progressive agenda.
But as I alluded before, Scott needs our help. If you can spare it, please donate a few dollars to help Scott keep up with Raimondo's self funding.
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Like I've been saying for months. Nebraska is in play this cycle - in play in a way it may never be again. This is oppurtunity for us, let's make the best of it. I would be proud to have any of the aforementioned candidates represent me in Nebraska - please help us get there.