In recent weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.
Polls show two-term Republican Sen. Deb Fischer faces a tougher-than-expected road to re-election in a state where former President Donald Trump is leading. More than 10 points over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race. As of Monday, 538 polls showed Osborn Fischer leading 48%-46%.
Osborne, former union president and Army veteranhe is traditionally the first candidate to run in a GOP stronghold. Nebraska’s two senators and three members of Congress are all Republicans.
In his first network television interview, Osborne decried the polarized state of politics and told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that he wants to “buck the system” by running for office.
Osborn’s moment can be found at creative advertising campaignin which the candidate says his opponent has “taken so much corporate money, he should wear patches, like NASCAR.”
The Nebraska race has attracted $21 million from outside groups, with Osborne $8 million and Fischer $6.5 million.
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