HASTINGS- During the party's annual convention, Nebraska Democrats gave little indication as to whether they plan on proposing a write-in candidate to challenge Deb Fischer in the Senate race. Until he decided to decline all party endorsements, Democrats considered endorsing Dan Osborn. Despite an initial commitment to providing a write-in candidate, the party is rethinking its options. They fear that they would only help Fischer win a third term, as there would be a slim chance of winning as a write-in candidate. Some do find the merit in providing a write-in candidate because it gives liberal Nebraskans proper recognition and the chance to support a Democratic option.

The convention was mainly centered around supporting Democrats on the November ballot, including the announcement of an approved $40,000 to help Nebraska Democrats hire a rural coordinator to focus on helping the party win in more rural districts, such as District 33 and District 35. The Democrats are also receiving national support in their effort to register an additional 10,000 Democratic voters before November, with hopes of obtaining half that number from Omaha's District 2. State Senator Tony Vargas looks to unseat incumbent Republican Don Bacon and President Joe Biden seeks an electoral vote in District 2

Multiple people voiced that Osborn significantly hurt his chances by refusing party endorsements because many aren't comfortable voting for a candidate who hasn't said who he would caucus with if elected. The door was left open for the Democrats to endorse a nonpartisan Osborn, which he heavily criticized in response. It seems that the party plans to focus on candidates that they have on ballots.

For the full article click HERE