LINCOLN- On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, at a campaign event held at the Nebraska State Capitol, announced her intention to run for a third term in the Senate. Surrounded by Gov. Jim Pillen, former Govs. Kay Orr and Dave Heineman, and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, Fischer highlighted her career in the Senate, focusing specifically on her work in attaining funding for a new runway at Offutt Air Force Base, as well as new levees to protect the base from flood waters.

Fischer also pointed to her past work in helping public and private partners build a VA health clinic in Omaha. The senator then stated that she believed she knows Nebraskans, "who we are and what we stand for," and touted her voting record, which, according to Glen Beck, a popular right-wing broadcaster, was more conservative than Missouri Senator Josh Hawley's.

"I'm proud of my record," said Fischer, "There's no question I'm a conservative. But I also get the job done for Nebraska and take care of our people." Fischer was first elected to serve in the Senate in 2012, and was re-elected again in 2018. Thus far, no challengers have stepped up to challenge the incumbent senator, but the Nebraska Democratic Party has said it's attempting to actively recruit one.

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