Chuck Hassebrook’s (D-NE) grass-roots effort falls short in governor's race
Source: Omaha World Herald
Still, the family farm advocate, ex-regent had best showing by a Dem since 1998
By Joe Duggan
Political observers agree that Chuck Hassebrook made a credible run as he sought to become the first Democrat in two decades to serve as Nebraska’s governor.
But he failed to win the hearts, minds and votes of enough Republicans to overcome the registration advantage the GOP enjoys over the Democratic Party in Nebraska.
Hassebrook’s campaign ended as it had started — with a full-throttled promise to carry on the fight for the “little guy.”
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MATT MILLER/THE WORLD-HERALD
Chuck Hassebrook gets a consoling hug from his running mate, Jane Raybould, before they addressed their supporters Tuesday night at a Democratic gathering at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Omaha. Hassebrook lost to Pete Ricketts in the race for governor of Nebraska.
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