Pete Ricketts and John Kennedy Unite at Nebraska Steak Fry as Osborn Hits Back
Kennedy’s remarks on Nebraska cuisine drew online mockery as Pete Ricketts hosted his eighth Steak Fry and Democrats criticized GOP spending.
- On Sunday, Incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts hosted his eighth annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Weeping Water, welcoming Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana as special guest.
- With the general election 44 days away, Ricketts sought his first full six-year Senate term while Congressman Mike Flood emphasized the race's significance to attendees.
- A Republican-aligned super PAC announced a $1.4 million advertising buy supporting Ricketts, while Senate candidate Dan Osborn's campaign alleged the National GOP is pouring over $10 million into attack ads.
- Meanwhile, other candidates gathered at the Candidate Accountability Session in Omaha, though Osborn declined and did not appear at the Steak Fry.
- Kennedy endorsed Ricketts, stating they both "fight for Nebraska," while Osborn said he looks forward to working with Senator Kennedy in the Senate come January.
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POLITICS: Louisiana Senator Tells Nebraska Republicans He Loves Their State “Better Than Sex” – The Beltway Report
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered a characteristically colorful speech at the Nebraska Steak Fry on Sunday, telling an audience of roughly 800 Republicans at the Cass County Fairgrounds that he loves Nebraska “better than sex.” Kennedy, 74, a second-term senator, was in the state to campaign for Sen. Pete Ricketts ahead of November’s midterm elections. The event, held annually, featured steak, potatoes, cornbread and peach cobbler for the crow…
Louisiana Senator Tells Nebraska Republicans He Loves Their State “Better Than Sex”
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered a characteristically colorful speech at the Nebraska Steak Fry on Sunday, telling an audience of roughly 800 Republicans at the Cass County Fairgrounds that he loves Nebraska “better than sex.” Kennedy, 74, a second-term senator, was in the state to campaign for Sen. Pete Ricketts ahead of November’s midterm elections. The event, held annually, featured steak, potatoes, cornbread and peach cobbler for the crow…
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