Ben Sasse is about to be censured by the Nebraska GOP for his antagonistic stance toward Donald Trump — again. But he doesn't care.
But Sasse can't quite be replicated. He's a bit of a loner in the Senate, both in style and substance, someone who can't comprehend how cable news hits, partisan congressional speeches and the culture wars have come to dominate politics. Sasse, 49, has a youthful energy, a rapid speaking pace and an everyman’s appeal. When he cracks open his mini-fridge, a hefty selection of Bud Light cans reveals itself. He has a dry sense of humor, deadpanning of his beloved Cornhuskers’ recent struggles in men's basketball: “Half of all presidential impeachments in U.S. history happened before Nebraska won another Big 10 game.”
Sasse perplexed some senators when he first landed in the Capitol in 2015, but today there’s growing respect for him as a wonky and earnest member who is serious about his job. When Democrats took back the Senate this year, Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner put a good word in for Sasse with Democratic leaders to make sure he didn’t lose his seat on the panel. Warner says keeping Sasse was “very important” to him.
Sasse sees the party's efforts to condemn him as the latest act of performative outrage in American politics. He wishes he could do more to explain to Republicans that promoting and protecting Trump is not what being a conservative means: “You can't redefine conservatism to mean conspiracy theorism.”
Patriotism at its best
I am a lifelong Democrat, but I have so much admiration for this man because I also believe in a HEALTHY (not contentious) two-party system!
Well sad that he doesn't seem to have a right to disagree within his own party. Funny, these are lawmakers who are supposed to protect people's rights 🤔🙄.
Wake up America! The GOP is a CULT! It's members?......
A TRUE PATRIOT 🇺🇸
Good man. 👍🏿
He has his own show and the script his following is way better than most republicans. But, he is still a republican and he can and will lie just to get what he wants and needs in the future. For now, he’s an ally, but need to watch out for his next few or dozen moves.
Says a far Left bent propaganda site. You're embarrassing.
Proud to have you as our Senator BenSasse
Finally a Republican with a backbone!
You tell em!!
Hero for the truth!
He's a HERO
I have nothing but respect for Ben Sasse!
Ben stands up for what is right, not the fascist ideas of Trumpsters.
Good on you SenSasse.
He’s not a Nazi. Is that the reason?
Wear it as a badge of honor & stand your ground.
GOP only stands for fascism and terror
You go Ben
Republican cancel culture!
We need to primary Sen Sasse.
Republicans don’t allow and won’t tolerate independent or diverse political statements. No freedom of thought, opinions or speech in Trump’s GOP !
Wow! What a man of integrity! Finally someone holding his own against a crowd! Someone who votes on the facts and not on whether trumpy and followers might be upset with him! Loads of respect for you!
Implodes? Sasse is imploding.
Good for you. God bless you.
Respect.
Good for Senator Sasse......principles matter
Nebraskagov GovRicketts this is totally wrong, unacceptable and unAmerican. SenSasse thank you for being for being truthful putting Americans ahead of party politics
History will show Sasse's integrity & Trump's destruction
Good for him.
It’s unfortunate he didn’t have this bravado 4 years ago.
I don’t like his policies but at least he’s an adult
Take him down. We do not need his kind
Ben Sasse can have a home in the Democratic Party.
don't let those jerks get to you. thank you for doing the right thing.
The last group that worshiped a golden calf had to drink it. But id imagine many trump worshipers would enjoy eating his flesh and drinking his blood. So similar to some other relgion where they eat and drink their savior.
I am glad he does not care
I may not agree with his policies but I sure respect him
That’s Courage!
We need strong, intelligent, principled Republicans....the trumpets need to go!
I like him 👍
Who cares if the devil doesn't like you?
Trump is not relevant and more and more Republicans will come to that conclusion
That's a badge of honor
Because the bizarre worship of one guy is NOT democracy.
Why don’t these people just leave the Republican Party.. become Independents...vote with Democrats. They will get things done for their state if they do!
Politico why has no one at your organization condemned the misogynistic attack your so called journalist made on VP Harris? Shame on you all!
Further kudos to Ben Sasse.
A man with a spine.... congratulations
The person that should have been censured is one Donald J. Trump TrumpImpeachedAgain
Good man Mr Sasse. Nice to know someone still has values and morals
The most rare creature on Earth. A GOP member with a spine and an understanding of reality.
Keep marching to your own tune. America needs some sanity from Republicans in the Senate. Most of them don't seem to realize Trump is no longer president. We voted in a new one who knows how to do the job like a president should.
Sasse seems to be the opposite of someone like Lindsey Graham, perhaps Graham can take a lesson on integrity and purpose from the younger senator.
Let me get this straight, unless you all think and believe alike, your not a Republican.
The irony of these “anti-cancel culture” whiners trying to literally cancel each other for not marching in lockstep is...amazing.
A key finding was that people with extremist attitudes tended to think about the world in black and white terms, and struggled with complex tasks that required intricate mental steps, said lead author Dr Leor Zmigrod at Cambridge’s department of psychology.
As Cindy McCain said, 'Being censured by the GOP is laughable and ludicrous.' Go Ben!
I stand with him, he’s being true to his beliefs and that is what makes his authentic. Who wants a follower to lead and represent? I sure don’t.
Did you fire your reporter who compared our Vice President to a stripper yet?
A Republican with free thought and a conscience! Like a breath of fresh air!!
GOP derides the 'cancel culture' -- except when they're trying to cancel any member of Congress who has the temerity to vote the truth about insurrectionist Trump.
Nor should he care
Isn’t there something in the Bible against worshiping false idols
Sasse had plenty of chances to hold Trump accountable and he chose fealty over country. Color me unimpressed.
Its a badge of honor. I hope he frames the notification and hangs to on his office wall.
Takes courage. He deserves a salute.
Implodes? Republicans are more United than ever to take down dems and media
A Bushie wrapped up in rino clothing
Censure is 💩 doesn’t mean anything to anyone
Profile in Courage!
The GOP isn’t imploding - it’s evolving in response to the craziness brought on by the Dems and the need to step up. Ben Sasse could be a force for good instead is opting to be a contrarian. That’s ok - dissent is welcome - keeps it fresh.
A man with a future.
Good
Some people in the GOP still have ethics and remember their oath of office. It is a sad testament for the GOP that they are in an extreme minority. Stick to your guns Rep Sasse.
Ben Sasse represents the other side of the Republican Party. He is not speaking in Florida this weekend, he condemns Trump and is being censured by his state GOP.
It’s a badge of honor.
A republican with balls.. Yay Ben!!
As well he should not. It’s a badge of honor. Sasse will be on the right side of history.
^5 Ben!!!!
Nor should he
A decent man with integrity who doesn’t share your political views is very worthy of respect. The GOP doesn’t seem to have very many leaders who actually have a moral compass.
Sasse is actually a genuine profile in courage.
Badge of HONOR!
These political censures have the same bite as political subpoenas
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Another Republican with a spine! A candle flame of hope after all!!
The GOP’s job is to support their elected officials and to hold a standard of principles. Those GOPs that fail at those, choose this censure nonsense.
How does this happene. Freedom of speech. They should be able to speak out. Those republicans are a cult. It’s time to continue to vote them out.
Why would he? He just was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second 6 year term...The PRickets brand of the GQP in NE. are thinking they can make regular Conservative like Sasse look bad...and that his Senate seat will be open to Whack jobs like himself eventually.
Another victim of the madness created when arrogance meets ignorance. No one has universal knowledge so by definition we all have some level of ignorance but refusal to recognize that leads to willful stupidity.
Good for him! How about the GOP censure Trump?
Thank you, BenSasse, for displaying honesty and integrity in your positions re: drumpf - unlike the vast majority of those in your party who surround you and choose to be zealots and supporters of the idolatry of “the last guy”
While they bow to a golden statue…makes sense to me. Your country is in deep trouble.
Good for him
Ben Sasse finally did the right thing few weeks ago. But disappointing Sasse lacked courage a year ago.
Nor should he....
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