Fahleson said he doesn’t believe Obama’s 2008 victories in Omaha and Lincoln indicate a Democratic surge in Nebraska’s two largest cities.
“It was Obama,� he said.
“The cult of personality, an Obama phenomenon that doesn’t translate into ‘I want to vote for Democrats.’�
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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230 students: In the language we've been using, Fahleson is saying the Nebraska party in the electorate is still solidly Republican. Do you agree? Do you agree Sen. Ben Nelson, a moderate Democrat, is in trouble because Democrats have control of the party in government?
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Unfortunately, I would have to agree with Mark Fahleson. I think it is wonderful that Omaha's second district voted for Obama but I think they were just affected by the Obama craze that was going around. But as far as the state of Nebraska voting Democratic from now on is very unlikely, in my mind. Nebraska citizens come from small towns in rural Nebraska and I believe these people will most likely vote Republican for as long as they can; the Republican party simply fits their needs.
ReplyDeleteBigger cities tend to go Democratic in my mind, that's why Obama had such a good showing in both Lincoln and Omaha. Plus, college students tend to go democratic, and Obama brought such an energy to the campaign that everyone caught on. It is although, very true that even with these victories in Nebraska's two biggest ctites that Nebrska will not show a democratic surge. According to 270towin.com, Nebraska last voted Democratic in 1964, over 40 years ago. Also in 2004, George W. Bush defeated John Kerry 2 to 1 in the populer vote. I wouldn't put my life savings on the line betting whether Nebraska will go Democratic or Republican; but I would put down $100, which is actually close to my life savings right now......but in the future.
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