LINCOLN- Political scientists in Nebraska expect a more heated and competitive race this fall between Rep. Mike Flood and Sen. Pansing Brooks, all because the Legislature swapped more rural voters for urban voters in Papillion and La Vista. Flood and Pansing Brooks have focused a lot of energy in the area, since many citizens in the two suburbs are confused if they're in District 1 or 2.
Both candidates have begun releasing expansive ad campaigns in an attempt to gain the upper hand, and held their first debate last
September 25th, with another on September 27th.
This past summer, Flood beat Pansing Brooks in a special election by a narrow 6,200 votes, but some believe it will be even closer come November. However, others are skeptical. With Rep. Flood now being an incumbent congressman, he will have access to a higher number of well-known conservative donors.
But, two issues may decide the election more so than any donor. Abortion, which was overturned just days before this summer's special election, may have been what made that race so narrow. This fall, many are expecting a similar outcome. In Congress, Rep. Flood has thrown in his support for several pieces of abortion legislation, including a bill that would prohibit abortion after 15 weeks nationally.
"People are comfortable with restrictions. [Pansing Brooks] has opposed every effort to have reasonable restrictions," said Flood, "She wants the government to pay for abortions. She's been on the board of Planned Parenthood."
Sen. Pansing Brooks stated that abortion will be one of the central aspects of her campaign, and she believes it will be one of the most important factors Democrats will vote for. "The abortion issue and women's reproductive health, birth control, the ability for doctors and patients to make their own health care decisions and not forcing government mandates on health care, that's one of the truly big issues," said Pansing Brooks.
Inflation is another key determinant in the race. Rep. Flood has focused heavily on the issue, specifically targeting our current 9% inflation rates and the rising interest rates all over the country. "We're in a recession," said Flood, "The cost of groceries and gas and consumer prices are up. Highest inflation in 40 years...My opponent thinks government is the solution. I think the government is the problem."
Flood stated that if people like how the economy is being run by Biden and Pelosi, they shoud vote for Pansing Brooks.
In a rebuttal, Pansing Brooks emphasized Flood's vote against the Inflation Reduction Act, which sought to bring down inflation and interest rates.
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