LINCOLN- A new column from the Cook Political Report suggests that the fight for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional district may be much closer than previously thought. Citing Kansas’ rejection of anti-abortion ballot issues, The Cook Report believes that abortion and similar pressing issues have “swiftly galvanized Democrats.”

David Wasserman, a writer for the Cook Political Report, stated that Bacon’s past victories in 2018 and 2020 “are starting to look more like a function of far-left, pro-single payer Democrat Kara Eastman’s limited appeal than his own strength.”

Sen. Tony Vargas, against whom Bacon is running, is utilizing Kansas’ abortion victory to further solidify the Democratic vote. Vargas has recently been emphasizing Bacon’s past responses to a 2016 questionnaire in which the congressman stated that he would not support abortion exceptions for rape, incest, and the health of a mother.

Bacon has fired back against these “toss-up” claims, stating that Vargas was just as “extreme” as Kara Eastman. However, despite several polls showing the congressman either tied with Vargas or trailing behind, Wasserman believes that this is how Bacon has always begun his races, and that republicans should not be afraid.

Wasserman also stated that be believes abortion will be one of the key, democratic talking points in the upcoming elections, and thinks that it will be used to “squeeze pro-life Republicans in Biden-won seats.”

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