Hey there, this is Scott Kleeb's world-famous bodyman Kevin "Cheese" Bieging, here to provide you the thrilling conclusion to our four-day Panhandle Progress Tour here in Western Nebraska (make sure to check out part 1, part 2 and part 3).
First of all, I'd just like to apologize for the delay. We had a big day yesterday, with news coming out that we outraised our opponent Mike Johanns for the second fundraising quarter. The momentum for Scott Kleeb is building. I know because I've seen it firsthand.
Brunch in the Garden in Gering
We started the day with brunch at a supporter's house in Gering. Carolee is a fantastic host who opened her beautiful home to our campaign the last two nights of our visit, and we had a great time eating food and mingling with supporters in her garden out back (I was particularly fond of the cheesy potato casserole, which filled up most of my two plates).
Scott talked for a long time with Jerrod of the Panhandle Area Development District about that organization's new strategy for economic development. He also talked with Taylor, who's just about to start Kindergarten and seemed very worried about the flies in the garden.
After lingering around and talking to everyone we possibly could, we had to hit the road to get started on the four hour drive down to McCook.
Ask Scott Anything in McCook
After a long drive that included a brief stop by the gorgeous Chimney Rock Historic Site in Morrill County (see above for photographic proof), we arrived in McCook for a Meet and Greet at the Chief Best Western Hotel. Scott was greeted by several enthusiastic supporters as well as reporters from the local newspaper and radio station.
Read coverage of Scott's speech in the McCook Gazette.
This event was a success in large part due to the leg work of Mitty with the Red Willow County Democrats. We even ran into someone who went to school with Scott's grandfather back in Curtis. Like I've said before, it's a great feeling to run into new friends and familiar faces everywhere you go.
A Look Back
From McCook we hit the road back to Hastings. Looking back, I think about all the hands we shook and all the different stories we heard and I'm amazed that it all took place in just four days. Looking ahead, I can't wait to get back on the road and meet even more voters in the 112 days left until the Election.
Here are a few bonus pictures from our adventures this weekend. Hope to talk to you soon. Until then, don't forget to send your contribution to Scott Kleeb for Senate today. It's your donations that have made this all possible, and for that I can only say: thank you.