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Dan Osborn Apologizes for Disparaging Remarks During Red Cloud Town Hall Meeting

Osborn read an email from his campaign after remarks that drew criticism from town hall attendees.

  • On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn held a town hall in Red Cloud, Neb., opening with an apology for leaked remarks about residents of the community.
  • Leaked audio reported by the Omaha World-Herald featured Osborn describing a hypothetical resident as a 'Trump supporter' whose 'life probably sucks.' The Ricketts campaign amplified the recording to criticize Osborn's view of rural Nebraskans.
  • Last week, a letter from 45 people, including 20 Republican state lawmakers and 25 county officials, demanded a response from Osborn. Attendee Kristen Brooks asked why he would 'dog on Red Cloud' during the Q&A.
  • Mixed reactions emerged; while some attendees remained unimpressed, 65-year-old resident Kathy Stoner and her husband, Max, expressed forgiveness. Max noted that other people likely talk similarly when not being recorded.
  • Discover Red Cloud executive director Jarrod McCartney highlighted the town's resilience, pointing to roughly $25 million invested over two decades and the community's connection to famous 20th-century writer Willa Cather.
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Dan Osborn apologizes to Red Cloud residents in subdued town hall: 'I do regret those words'

While Dan Osborn's comments became a rallying point for Sen. Pete Ricketts and his supporters, it was not an explosive issue during Osborn's town hall in Red Cloud.

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