Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
Sasse Enters Nebraska Senate Race
(KTNC) - Midland University President Ben Sasse has officially kicked off his campaign for the Republican nomination United States Senate.
Sasse is claiming the title of the anti-Obamacare candidate. He served as Assistant Secretary of Health under President George W. Bush and says the Affordable Care Act needs to be overturned.
He says he plans to run as an outsider, and would serve as an outsider if elected. He criticized Washington, D.C., as a permanent political insider class.
Sasse enters a crowded Republican field, which includes former State Treasurer Shane Osborn, Omaha attorney Bart McLeay, and Omaha banker Sid Dinsdale. They hope to succeed Senator Mike Johanns, who is not running for reelection.
Sasse made his campaign official in Fremont. He is now on a statewide tour.
© Nebraska Radio Network
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison woman pleads to charges in fatal crash
St. Joseph man killed in wrong-way, head-on crash
Three men arrested in Jackson Co vehicle theft
22-yr old missing from Atchison; public info needed
Updated: Officer shooter search leads to arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal Chair pleads to child porn-related charge
Holton man sentenced to prison
Atchison man earns prison from injurious outburst
Sheriff alerts residents of salesman claiming to be Evergy rep
Hiawatha city employee recognized
Saturday night construction zone crash injures one
Candidate list finalized in Brown Co
Arrest following search warrant in Mayetta
Resolution vote on bonding important to Falls City future
3 local communities awarded small-town grants
Effort to recall Falls City Mayor fails
Atchison Co cemetery thefts being investigated
Falls City Council meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
LATEST STORIES
Falls City man sentenced to prison on multiple charges
State Audit discovers alleged financial misconduct
Atchison's Lust found safe following disappearance
Young sex offenders earn sentences in Atchison Co
Commission approves salary increase for county attorney
Jackson Co candidate list finalized
Atchison Co cemetery thefts being investigated
RELATED STORIES
USDA Boss Blasts Railroads for Rail Car Shortage
Lt. Gov. Heidemann Resigns, Withdraws as Ricketts Running Mate
More Storms Possible this Weekend
Red Cross says Learn to Swim Before Heading to Pool or Lake
Hassebrook Campaigns in SE Nebraska
Neb. Republicans Nominate Ricketts for Governor
Pawnee County Election Results
Morel Mushroom Season Underway in Nebraska
Hiawatha, Ks 66434