Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's 'more competitive than it should be'

Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.

Washington — In a cycle that appears to be exceedingly favorable for Republicans hoping to take control of the Senate, one seat representing a Republican stronghold is facing a surprising challenge this November. Independent Dan Osborn is running an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer in a race that could shake up the fight for control of Congress' upper chamber.

'And we get to September, and it's within the margin of error.'The campaign has ramped up in recent weeks. Fischer, a cattle rancher, has touted an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, along with a new advertisement focused on her backing from former Rep. Tom Osborne, long-time coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Osborne clarifies in the advertisement that he doesn't know the independent candidate of a similar name.

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