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Could Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District deliver an Election Night surprise?

With one week until voters decide, Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer joins Dan Parsons to make his case against Republican Congressman Mike Flood. The race has drawn fresh attention after two national forecasters shifted it from solid Republican to likely Republican. Flood remains the favorite.

A former diplomat who worked on the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, Backemeyer discusses tariffs, the Iran war, affordability and rural health care. Dan also asks him to address Flood’s criticism of his Washington ties, and explain where he would stand up to his own Democratic Party.
In this conversation:• Why Backemeyer believes the district is competitive• Tariffs, farm exports and household costs• His defense of the Iran nuclear agreement• Medicaid, Affordable Care Act coverage and a public option• The national debt and accountability in Congress• His message to Republicans considering a change
Congressman Flood has also been invited to join the show.
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An unusual pitch from a candidate asking for your vote. Bob Krist says he would bring experience, respect for his predecessors and continuity to Nebraska’s secretary of state’s office.

Here’s his answer when I asked why undecided voters should trust him.

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Should Nebraska change its election system, or protect what’s working?

Former State Senator Bob Krist joins The Dan Parsons Show to make his case for secretary of state as the America First Party candidate.
We watch Krist’s new campaign commercial and ask him about its sharp contrasts with Republican Scott Petersen and Democrat Sarah Slattery. Krist defends Nebraska’s election system, opposes restrictions on mail-in voting and discusses potentially expanding the option for more counties to conduct elections entirely by mail.

We also discuss:• His concerns about hand counting ballots and the cost to counties.• How his military service and legislative experience would guide his leadership.• His support for open primaries.• His political journey through multiple parties.• His willingness to debate Petersen.

With November 3 approaching, hear how Krist would approach the responsibility of overseeing Nebraska’s elections.

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REFERENCE:
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/in-rural-nebraska-mail-voting-saves-money-and-boosts-access-restrictions-could-change-that/