GOP looks to avoid disaster in Nebraska Senate race

Republicans are looking to avoid a disaster in the Nebraska Senate race amid signs that an independent candidate could be giving Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) a run for her money.

Independent Senate candidate and political newcomer Dan Osborn is challenging Fischer for her seat, betting that Nebraskans are hungry for a nonpartisan senator in a state former President Trump won by close to 20 points in 2020.

Despite Nebraska’s reliably red political leanings, the dynamics of the race have shifted in recent weeks...