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Osborn, Ricketts make final appeals to Nebraska voters on eve of Senate election
LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) - Independent Dan Osborn held an election-eve rally Monday at the Astro Theater in La Vista, and Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts spoke with voters Sunday as both candidates made final appeals in Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race.
Osborn told the crowd the polls open soon.
“In 13 hours, the polls will open. Then we, the people, will have the chance to vote for someone who will go to Washington and always put Nebraskans first,” Osborn said.
Ricketts delivered a similar message and told Republicans to get out and vote.
“Well, what I know is that you’ve got to go out and earn it each and every time. And that’s why we’re doing stops all around the state to make sure Republicans get out and vote. That’s how we win this election. If we get Republicans out to vote, I am confident we’re going to win,” Ricketts said.
Both candidates pointed to the farm bill.
“And we can say, hell yes, to passing a farm bill that actually works for family farmers and the families who need assistance ensuring our nation’s food security,” Osborn said.
Ricketts said the farm bill is what he would take on first in Washington.
“So back in Washington, D.C., the first thing we need to tackle is make sure we get the Farm Bill passed. The Democrats blocked that, tried to block in committee. So we’ve got to tackle that on the floor,” Ricketts said.
Osborn also criticized the TV ads against him and the money behind them.
“Commercials during the Husker game. Seven out of eight Ricketts ads or attack ads. And $60 million worth of them, too,” Osborn said.
Ricketts was asked Sunday what he would tell an undecided voter. He criticized Osborn in his response.
“My opponent will say anything to get elected. He says one thing publicly, Nebraskans, but something completely different behind closed doors. You’re never going to believe anything,” Ricketts said.
Osborn told supporters they will keep knocking on doors Tuesday. Ricketts had five more campaign stops Monday.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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