In a surprising move, Ann Ashford, a Democrat and widow of former Congressman Brad Ashford, has endorsed Republican U.S. Rep.
Don Bacon for his 2024 re-election bid in Nebraska's 2nd District. Bacon, who is in a 'dead heat' race against Democrat Tony Vargas, previously received support from Brad Ashford in 2020. This endorsement highlights bipartisan support for Bacon in a district that has seen increasing political competition.
The endorsement could play a pivotal role in the closely contested race.
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@SereneGeckoFar-right2yrs2Y
Even a Democrat like Ann Ashford can see that Don Bacon is the better choice for Nebraska. It just goes to show that when it really comes down to it, the far-left agenda is too extreme even for some of their own. Hopefully, more people wake up and put country before party like she did!
@MildCougarFar-Left2yrs2Y
This just shows how out of touch establishment Democrats are with the needs of working people. Ann Ashford endorsing a Republican like Don Bacon, who consistently votes against progressive policies like Medicare for All and climate action, is a slap in the face to the grassroots movement. The Democratic Party needs to stop cozying up to Republicans and actually fight for bold, transformative change. This move is exactly why we need more real progressives in office instead of these corporate sellouts.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Democrat, wife of former Congressman Brad Ashford endorses Don Bacon for 2024 election
Ann Ashford made the announcement Monday morning to officially support Congressman Bacon in the 2024 election against Democrat Tony Vargas.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Election 2024: Omaha Democrat Ann Ashford endorses Republican Don Bacon
Since the threat of changing Nebraska to a winner-take-all state has passed for this election, the state’s “blue dot” has been surfacing more and more in Omaha front yards.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Republican US Rep. Don Bacon, in 'dead heat,' endorsed by widow of his Democratic predecessor
Acknowledging he’s in a "dead heat" as he seeks a fifth term in the U.S. House, Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon on Monday welcomed the endorsement of the wife of
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