OMAHA- On Wednesday, and after much speculation and expectation, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts made it official that he would launch a campaign to retain his Senate seat, to which he was appointed by his successor, Gov. Jim Pillen. At a small gathering, Ricketts touted his business and government experience. "Nebraska is what America is supposed to be," Ricketts told a crowd, "We have the values that our founders demonstrated when they created this country."

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine introduced Ricketts at the event, and said that Nebraskans need him in the Senate since he has been an ally to both police and prosecutors. Kleine went on to state that Ricketts understands the threat posed by fentanyl, and will work in Congress to curb its sale and use in Nebraska.

"Nine years ago, he took that office (as governor) and showed us what Nebraska leadership really means," finished Kleine, "Lowering taxes. Cutting excess government. All the great things that are common sense for Nebraskans and leading in the Nebraska way." Up for his turn to speak, Ricketts told those gathered that Congress needs more people willing to push back against "the radical left," who he claimed attack the values of beliefs of Nebraskans. Following the announcement, Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said they still plan on locating and introducing an opponent for both upcoming Senate races.

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