Primary Concerns

          We were watching to see if Nebraskans fell for that stupid argument that Pete Rickets was the one to choose for Governor if we wanted a balanced budget. I am proud to say we didn’t. Pete got only 26.5% of the Republican votes cast for Governor, an estimated 9% of Republicans eligible to vote. Meanwhile, 73.5% of Republicans voting for Governor chose somebody else. Who knows what outcome a respectable turnout would have produced. And yes, less than 75% participation is an abandonment of civic duty and a slap in Lady Liberty’s face.  If Republicans prevail in Nebraska in November, just under 58,000 people will have chosen our next Governor. Warms the heart to know so many people care.

           Now the Senate race—that was like the Battle of New Orleans. Sasse had the competition runnin’ thu the briars. It’s good to have the Club for Growth on your side, although I think it is mis-named. Bludgeon for Growth is more like it. Now, Think Progress is carrying a story about Sasse and religious freedom that seems a little unsettling.

           Across the aisle, Domina dominated with 67.5% of the Democratic votes cast for Senator. Pretty good for a lawyer in a hat, but once again the turn out was abysmal.

           Around here we still think a respectable voter turn out, primary and general, gets the working poor, the middle class, and the unemployed back in the game. And to them we say, suit up, show up, and do your duty.