Reposted by Juan Salinas IIThe Downballot @the-downballot.com · 06/10/2026And now the Congressional Leadership Fund has followed suit in #NE02 x.com/JakeSherman/... 17010
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026President Donald Trump told the crowd in Grand Island to pretend that he is on the ballot this November as he continues his midterm campaign blitz in red states My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/10/05/t...nebraskaexaminer.comTrump asks Nebraska to ‘pretend’ he’s on the midterm ballot • Nebraska ExaminerTrump's visit to Nebraska was just one stop for the president on a midterm campaign blitz to shore up red states. 121
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026“Most of the people here … I don’t really think they give a shit” nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/10/02/w...nebraskaexaminer.comWhat Red Cloud residents said when Dan Osborn returned after shoving them into national spotlight • Nebraska ExaminerA town of fewer than 1,000 people was shoved into the national spotlight by a bitter Nebraska Senate race between Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn 071
Reposted by Juan Salinas IINebraska Examiner @nebraskaexaminer.com · 02/10/2026The town of fewer than 1,000 people was shoved into the national spotlight by a bitter Nebraska Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and registered independent candidate Dan Osborn after an audio leak. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/dlg4Bwmbuff.lyWhat Red Cloud residents said when Dan Osborn returned after shoving them into national spotlight • Nebraska ExaminerA town of fewer than 1,000 people was shoved into the national spotlight by a bitter Nebraska Senate race between Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn 021
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I spent a few hours at the Osborn town hall to try to get the vibe of Red Cloud; much like with politics, the reaction to his comments and his return visit was mixed Obviously, this one-day trip is just a snapshot in time, but I wanted to give them a chance to share their perspective. 040
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A small Nebraska town was shoved into the national spotlight by a bitter Senate race between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn Osborn returned to the town after the leak. Here's what some of the residents have to say. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/10/02/w...nebraskaexaminer.comWhat Red Cloud residents said when Dan Osborn returned after shoving them into national spotlight • Nebraska ExaminerA town of fewer than 1,000 people was shoved into the national spotlight by a bitter Nebraska Senate race between Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn 021
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIThe Downballot @the-downballot.com · 30/09/2026Per Punchbowl today, GOP seats that "both parties privately agree are in deep, deep trouble." "Almost cooked already" (their words): #CA48, #IA01, #NE02, #NJ07 & #PA07 "Growing more difficult for Republicans but still within reach": #AZ06, #IA03, #OH07 & #PA10punchbowl.newsThe House Republicans facing tough reelectionsThere are a number of GOP lawmakers running for reelection across the country that both parties privately agree are in deep trouble. 56321
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Center for Politics Crystal Ball has shifted Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's race from safe to likely Republican. “We are also making Gov. Jim Pillen’s (R-NE) race a little more competitive.” centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/...centerforpolitics.org 132
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A Nebraska Republican Party official confirmed to the Examiner that President Donald Trump will visit Grand Island next week. He's coming to rally for Sen. Pete Ricketts in his heated race against Dan Osborn My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/29/t...nebraskaexaminer.comTrump is coming to Nebraska to campaign for Sen. Pete Ricketts • Nebraska ExaminerThe stop in Grand Island comes as he begins his midterm campaign blitz to shore up red states as Election Day approaches. 031
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIThe Downballot @the-downballot.com · 28/09/2026Fort Worth's Tarrant County was long a bastion for Texas Republicans up and down the ballot. Alisa Simmons has the chance to become its first Democratic leader since 1986 in a contest that could impact her party's statewide fortunes.the-downballot.comMorning Digest: Texas Democrats campaign for control of battleground countyThe race to lead once-red Tarrant County could have big implications statewide 05522
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The battle for the cat statue continues nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/25/c...nebraskaexaminer.comCommission open to sculpture idea for Cameron, Nebraska’s ‘Capitol Cat’ • Nebraska ExaminerA commission expressed openness to a revised proposal for a sculpture to honor the Nebraska State Capitol’s longtime unofficial mascot. 031
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate One of the biggest fights was over the Iran war. both campaigns declared victory after the debate. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/24/n...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate • Nebraska ExaminerOne of the biggest fights was over the Iran war; both campaigns declare victory. 020
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Nebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration and its enforcement between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn as they both try to win a ruby-red state My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/24/n...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration • Nebraska ExaminerThe Nebraska Senate race between incumbent Ricketts and Osborn has seen tough talk on immigration as they both try to win a ruby red state. 021
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you want to watch, it starts at 7pm ct www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxW7...youtube.comNebraska Debate: 1st Congressional District - Congressman Mike Flood & Challenger Chris BackemeyerYouTube video by Nebraska Public Media 031
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026NE-01 Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer will face off in a debate tonight. Despite a midterm environment increasingly favorable to Democrats, election analysts still view NE-01 as safely Republican—though national Democrats see the race as competitive. 273
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Idk how “Why Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts” is implying bias. It reads to me as a pretty neutral statement. Wouldn't you want to know why others you might disagree with vote the way they do? But we can agree to disagree. 010
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The first line of the story is a link to a story of us talking to Dan Osborn voters. But you didn't even bother to open the story. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/07/31/w...nebraskaexaminer.comWhat is the appeal of Dan Osborn to his supporters in Nebraska's US Senate race? • Nebraska ExaminerSome of the people who crowded into the Astro Theater on Thursday to hear registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn kick off his statewide tour said that while they may not agree with ev... 120
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I talked to Dan Osborn's supporters during his July rally nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/07/31/w...nebraskaexaminer.comWhat is the appeal of Dan Osborn to his supporters in Nebraska's US Senate race? • Nebraska ExaminerSome of the people who crowded into the Astro Theater on Thursday to hear registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn kick off his statewide tour said that while they may not agree with ev... 021
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I went to Weeping Water for Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual steak fry to speak with some of his supporters. They are supporting Ricketts in his heated race against Dan Osborn because he shares their conservative values My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/21/w...nebraskaexaminer.comWhy Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts • Nebraska ExaminerSome of the people who showed up for Pete Ricketts' annual steak fry said they’ll vote for him because he shares their conservative values. 321
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIThe Downballot @the-downballot.com · 17/09/2026National Republicans are once again spending to stop independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska, where polls show him locked in a close race against GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts.the-downballot.comMorning Digest, sponsored by Oath: Republicans steer cash to Nebraska's Senate raceThe GOP is trying to label independent Dan Osborn a Democrat 03915
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I got invited to talk to some University of Nebraska at Omaha students about political journalism. I hope the biggest takeaway was that anyone can do journalism. 0101
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIgwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 16/09/2026you will never get me to stop paying attention to texas politics 1593
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026If you want to catch up on the Senate race that has turned Nebraska politics upside down with new political parties, an attempt to end a party, lawsuits, and “plants” with endless attacks that will continue to the bitter end. I have the story for you nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/10/n... 131
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"Nebraska hasn't been a top Democratic target this cycle, but Republicans have quietly worried that the state — which Trump carried by roughly 20 points in 2024 — could come into focus if the political environment deteriorates for the GOP." Via @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/09/15/g...axios.comScoop: GOP super PAC jumps into Nebraska Senate race with $1.4M ad buyRepublicans continue to spend to defend seats in Trump territory 55617
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In Nebraska's second-largest city, the Democratic-led City Council is going on the defensive with charter amendments offering alternatives to three conservative-backed measures that aim to reshape local elections My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/14/l...nebraskaexaminer.comLincoln City Council goes on defense with alternative charter amendments • Nebraska ExaminerCity’s alternative would give more time to transition to even-year elections and an additional term for council members. 030
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon says he’s mulling a 2028 White House bid thehill.com/homenews/cam...thehill.comBacon says he’s mulling 2028 White House bidRep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said he is considering a run for president in 2028 as he prepares to leave Congress next year. Bacon, who has previously floated a bid for the White House, said in an interv… 371
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 11/09/20269/11 did more than reshape the nation’s approach to terrorism. They changed the architecture of American intelligence and policing. nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/11/r...nebraskaexaminer.comHow 9/11 changed the way America surveils its citizens • Nebraska ExaminerThe terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, transformed how American intelligence and law enforcement agencies collect, share and analyze information. Twenty-five years later, that infrastructure has mer... 010
Reposted by Juan Salinas IINebraska Examiner @nebraskaexaminer.com · 10/09/2026It only took about a minute into the Nebraska State Fair Senate debate for the name-calling to start. A look into the state of Nebraska's U.S. Senate race from Juan Salinas II. buff.ly/S3DWzqdnebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Senate race mud-throwing will continue to the bitter end, but do voters care? • Nebraska ExaminerWatchers of the Nebraska Senate debate at the state fair saw a microcosm of the yearlong campaign between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn. 052
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Watchers of the Nebraska Senate Debate between Dan Osborn and Sen. Pete Ricketts saw a microcosm of the yearlong campaign. This race will be fiery to the bitter end, but do voters care? My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/10/n...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Senate race mud-throwing will continue to the bitter end, but do voters care? • Nebraska ExaminerWatchers of the Nebraska Senate debate at the state fair saw a microcosm of the yearlong campaign between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn. 000
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports ‘if it risks safety or fairness’ www.keranews.org/news/2026-09...keranews.orgIn reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports ‘if it risks safety or fairness’Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes. 000
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“A gray shape on the horizon. An airplane, flying past the Statue of Liberty. The body of the United Airlines jet grew larger until he could see a red stripe on the fuselage. Then it banked and headed directly toward him.” Fighting to Live as the Towers Died (2002) www.nytimes.com/2002/05/26/n...nytimes.comFighting to Live as the Towers Died (Gift Article)The last words of the men and women who were trapped on the high floors of the twin towers. 041
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In stuff that I didn't even know was happening: A Nebraska Supreme Court judge rejected a last-minute objection from the state’s Democratic Party to the Senate candidacy of the chairwoman of the new Nebraska Working People Party. nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebra...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Supreme Court judge rejects Democratic objection to new party’s Senate candidate • Nebraska ExaminerA Nebraska Supreme Court judge rejected a last-minute objection from the state’s Democratic Party to the Senate candidacy of the chairwoman of the new Nebraska Working People Party. 020
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Most Nebraska GOP officeholders and candidates skip the midterm convention in Dallas. Reasons range from a high school's football game to a trip to Ukraine NE-02 Brinker Harding and Rep. Adrian Smith plan to go. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/09/08/m...nebraskaexaminer.comMost Nebraska GOP officeholders, candidates skip midterm convention • Nebraska ExaminerOnly U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith and Brinker Harding are going to Texas for the first-ever GOP midterm convention. 022
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIProPublica @propublica.org · 07/09/2026Reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy has already identified eight youth sports coaches who are still working with kids despite having been banned by SafeSport, a center created by Congress to protect kids from abuse in sports. She's not done. Here’s how you can help.propublica.orgHelp Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth SportsWe’re continuing to report on abusive youth sports coaches and the gaps in the system that allow them to continue working with kids. If you have something to share on this topic, we want to hear from ... 13651338
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Move over Ken Paxton and James Talarico — Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District debate is up in the air after public spats between the candidates. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/congr...nebraskaexaminer.comCongressional debate up in the air in Nebraska’s 1st District • Nebraska ExaminerDebates for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District are up in the air after public spats from the candidates. 020
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026When I started pursuing journalism, I didn't really know where it would lead me, but I definitely didn't think it would involve debates. I'm just thankful for the many people who have faith in me and have provided so many opportunities during my short journalism career so far. :) 020
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Really cool experience of being a panelist for the Nebraska Senate race debate at the state fair. I'm glad it went well and that the reception to our questions was positive. :) 2140
Reposted by Juan Salinas IIgwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Feels like we should all be talking about TCU banning the Fort Worth Star Telegram from covering the program after the FWST broke the news that Jacob Fields hospitalized another player in a locker room fight www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...texasmonthly.comTexas Christian University Blocked the Newspaper That’s Covered It for Over a CenturyTCU Athletics pulled the media credentials of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after its report on a locker-room incident. Its reporter is still covering the team. 619275
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The live stream starts at 6 p.m. metro.newschannelnebraska.com/story/354885...metro.newschannelnebraska.comNebraska's U.S. Senate Debate Headquarters - Metro News Channel NebraskaTuesday, Sept. 1, 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT - Live on News Channel Nebraska 050
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There's a debate for the Nebraska Senate race at the state fair, if you weren't aware. 160
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A Nebraska voter is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn the secretary of state’s decision to put the “fairness for girls” measure on the November ballot. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/08/31/n...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska voter sues to keep 'fairness for girls' measure off ballot • Nebraska ExaminerA Nebraska voter is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn the Secretary of State's decision to put a measure on the fall ballot. 010
Reposted by Juan Salinas IICulture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 27/08/2026Diving into Vice City in ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ 🪂 923331
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026GTAVI: An exclusive deep dive into the video game of the decade via Dazed www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...dazeddigital.comGTAVI: An exclusive deep dive into the video game of the decadeOn par with a wonder of the modern world, the pressure on Grand Theft Auto VI to deliver the holy grail of gaming is enormous – we talk to Rockstar’s epic team of creative talents to uncover its secre... 000
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The Lancaster County district judge won't force the Nebraska democratic Party to replace its Senate candidate, who dropped out to clear the field for Dan Osborn. 051
Juan Salinas II @4nsmiley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The Nebraska Supreme Court clears the way for two new Nebraska political parties The next step for The Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party, once certified, is to nominate candidates for races. My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/08/26/n...nebraskaexaminer.comNebraska Supreme Court clears the way for two new Nebraska political parties • Nebraska ExaminerThe next step for the new political parties, once certified, is to nominate candidates for Nebraska races. 010