Are you aware that Nebraska and Maine are the only two states that split their Electoral College votes by Congressional District? All other states employ a winner-take-all format. In 1992, then Governor Ben Nelson pushed through a new law that now allows Nebraska to split its Electoral College votes by Congressional District. Nebraska has not gone BLUE since 1964 with President Lyndon Johnson. This is a trend you will see in many traditional RED states. There is a large difference between those traditional red states and this traditional red state...ALL OF NEBRASKA DOESN’T HAVE TO GO RED.
The Douglas County Democratic Party, in partnership with the Sarpy County Democratic Party, has set the stage to make history right here in Nebraska by working to win the Electoral College vote from the 2nd Congressional District for Senator Obama. The Douglas County Democratic Party has created a Federal Committee called Nebraska 2 Change Coalition.
Senator Obama has put over 15 staff in Omaha to focus on Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, so they realize just how important this district is becoming and how possible it is to win the district if enough resources are gained. But don’t just take my word or the actions of the Obama’s campaign as your only source:
"The Democratic Presidential Candidate could win one electoral vote by carrying the second congressional district, which is anchored in Omaha,"
– Tom Curry, MSNBC – May 27, 2008
"That one electoral vote (Nebraska’s 2nd) could matter."
– Nate Silver in an interview with Newsweek Magazine – June 12, 2008
"One congressional district, Nebraska (Congressional District) Two is going to be very, very competitive and close, so we’re going to advertise in the Omaha market, and we’re working on our organization, too."
– David Plouffe, Campaign Manager, Obama for America Campaign – Omaha World-Herald, August 25, 2008
This is but a sample of what national political professionals have been saying about Nebraska, now it is time to make it all happen. Nebraskans have the opportunity to elect a leader who will bring hope to all Americans and inspire our nation by steering the country away from the damaging policies of the last eight years. Or, we can sit back and let the Republicans use the same old divisive tactics that have allowed them to hold power.
Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District is now a SWING STATE and we must FIGHT for it!
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History awaits all of us. Together, we can elect Barack Obama and provide this country with the change we can believe in. All of us at the Nebraska 2 Change Coalition urge you to join with us to help heal the country and make the nation a stronger, better place for our families, our communities and our world.