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patphil

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9. Omaha is Nebraska's biggest city, and John Ewing Jr. won easily.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Wed May 14, 2025, 02:13 PM

May 2025

Was the light turnout a sign of the times? I think the Governor is worried.

https://www.wowt.com/politics/election-results/

Trump won Nebraska in 2024 with almost 60% of the vote. Outside of Omaha and Lincoln, the rest of the state is red.
Maybe we can at least make that state purple.

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I know I was going to take a break, but this is huge new. [View all] imanamerican63 May 2025 OP

Huge news malaise May 2025 #1

Go Big John! BoRaGard May 2025 #2

Definitely worth breaking your break to share! Iris May 2025 #3

K&R spanone May 2025 #4

K&R UTUSN May 2025 #5

Even with the good news, I'm sure your heart is heavy as you spend time with your Mom. Fla Dem May 2025 #6

K&R. Wednesdays May 2025 #7

HUGE FLIP: Democrat John Ewing Jr. just flipped the 6th-largest Republican-led city in the country. 🔥 LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #8

Omaha is Nebraska's biggest city, and John Ewing Jr. won easily. patphil May 2025 #9

And they have that odd thing with the markodochartaigh May 2025 #15

Maybe when Tim Walz' MN gubernatorial term is fulfilled, he will run for Guv of NE, HeHeHe! Clouds Passing May 2025 #10

We don't have term limits in MN iemanja May 2025 #13

Then you have a good governor for a long time, if the voters agree. Clouds Passing May 2025 #19

Appreciation for your observation during a sad time OldSWODog May 2025 #11

Great to hear!!! ailsagirl May 2025 #12

But did Rs get out and vote? nilram May 2025 #14

From Wikipedia markodochartaigh May 2025 #16

Thanks for the context. At least they're staying home. nilram May 2025 #17

DU is here for you! BaronChocula May 2025 #18