OMAHA- John Glen Weaver, the Republican challenger against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in next week's primary election, wants voters to see his candidacy as a referendum for populist Republicans against the leading GOP establishment. U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, on the other hand, wants voters to see him as a bulwark against President Joe Biden's policies.

Political observers consider Ricketts to be the primary's overwhelming favorite, given his advantages in fundraising and name recognition. One GOP consultant event described the race as "David vs. Goliath." The state's congressional delegation and most of the state's top GOP donors back Ricketts over Weaver. However, Weaver has the backing of the populist-led state GOP and over 20 county parties.

Some activist Republicans in Nebraska have demanded more loyalty to former President Donald Trump from the state's congressional members, including Ricketts. While Ricketts backed the former president in 2016, 2020, and 2024, he preferred other candidates during the primary stages of the 2016 and 2024 races. Weaver, for many in Nebraska, seems to be more appealing in this regard.

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