Nebraska independent could decide which party controls the Senate
The biggest question heading into November's midterms is whether, once all votes have been counted, Democrats or Republicans will win control of Congress. The final answer, though, might ultimately depend on someone who isn't a member of any party. Dan Osborn is an independent candidate running for Senate in Nebraska. He's challenging Republican incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts in a race that appears on track to be the closest contest the deep-red state has seen in decades. Osborn has consistently been critical of both parties and puts major emphasis on the goal of breaking up their control over…
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