WaPo: Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first Black mayor
Voters denied Republican Mayor Jean Stothert a fourth term in a race overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s agenda in Washington — the latest test of attitudes in a political battleground.
Her endorsement of Trump and focus on trans issues a…
WaPo: Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first Black mayor
Voters denied Republican Mayor Jean Stothert a fourth term in a race overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s agenda in Washington — the latest test of attitudes in a political battleground.
Her endorsement of Trump and focus on trans issues along with Ken Martin's increased investment in red states and Blue Dot organisations seem to have helped a lot. I think Nebraska Dem chair Jane Kleeb has been smart by first tacitly supporting Dan Osborn and not dividing the non republican vote in 2024 and now this.
Hell, between Stothert's weak showing in the primary and the crappy environment for Republicans, I thought Ewing was going into the election slightly favored.
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WaPo: Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first Black mayor
Voters denied Republican Mayor Jean Stothert a fourth term in a race overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s agenda in Washington — the latest test of attitudes in a political battleground.
Her endorsement of Trump and focus on trans issues along with Ken Martin's increased investment in red states and Blue Dot organisations seem to have helped a lot. I think Nebraska Dem chair Jane Kleeb has been smart by first tacitly supporting Dan Osborn and not dividing the non republican vote in 2024 and now this.
Why does WaPo think this is an upset? I don't think most of us expected this kind of margin, but we knew he had a shot.
They're pandering to Trump.
It's Omaha, so this isn't really an upset but if the Wapo wants to make it look like dems pulled off some huge upset then fine by me.
She was Omaha's Susan Collins, and perceived as unbeatable.
Susan Collins doesn't appeal to anti-trans prejudice, does she?
I’ve never seen any evidence of that.
Exactly. She pretends to be as moderate and unbigoted as a June day in Aroostook County is long.
Maybe also some fatigue since this would be her 4th term if she won?
Yeah, I think that was one of many factors. Sometimes voters just decide it's time to impose a non-statutory term limit!
Hell, between Stothert's weak showing in the primary and the crappy environment for Republicans, I thought Ewing was going into the election slightly favored.
Clickbait. An upset sounds more surprising, more likely to draw engagement.
I think you're right. It's irresponsible journalism, but considering how bad they've been in much more serious ways, I guess it's not that important.