He might FLIP Omaha BLUE… | John Cavanaugh for Congress

ELECTION COVERAGE 2026: In this episode, we speak with John Cavanaugh — a sitting Nebraska State Senator now running for U.S. Congress in the state’s 2nd District, which covers the heart of the Omaha metro. Cavanaugh shares his background, why he believes he can unseat incumbent Republican Don Bacon, how he views the current national political moment, what sets him apart from his primary challengers, and more.

For more information on Cavanaugh’s congressional campaign, visit http://www.johncavanaugh.org

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—Chapters—
0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
1:48 John Cavanaugh
2:50 Dan’s 4
5:32 Why Run for Congress?
7:26 Path to Success
10:29 Legislative Record
12:29 Blue Dot
15:14 Biggest Issues
17:37 Federal Deficit
19:08 Primary
21:10 Don Bacon
22:40 2025 Legislative Session
25:48 Thanks for Watching!

Can he FLIP Omaha BLUE?| John Cavanaugh for Congress

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