Pete Ricketts denies rumors of possible run for Ben Sasse's seat

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Martha Stoddard

LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts denied speculation on Monday that he might challenge U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse in two years.

The governor also ruled out running for the office even if Sasse decides against seeking re-election in 2020.

“If I’m fortunate enough to be re-elected, I plan to be governor for the whole term,” Ricketts told reporters, adding later that he has the “best job in the world.”

The Republican governor is running for a second term in the state’s top office this year. If he wins, he would be barred by the Nebraska Constitution from seeking a third term in office.

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1. He's a horrid governor

Just another inherited money tool. I'm actually old enough to remember when we had a Democratic governor and Senator. That was before the Republicans all went full throttle batshit.


Peace