Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
A 20-something who covers politics in America’s heartland for @nebraskaexaminer.com.
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Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
· Oct 15
Nebraska group starts ballot push for winner-take-all, hand-counting votes • Nebraska Examiner
A nonprofit group announced a campaign to gather signatures for two new Nebraska initiatives aimed at conservative election goals.
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A Nebraska nonprofit group announced a quest to gather signatures for two state ballot initiatives aimed at conservative election goals of winner-take-all and hand-counting votes
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The city of Lincoln earned @nytimes.com coverage for its program that pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings — In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
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In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The city of Lincoln earned @nytimes.com coverage for its program that pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings — In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
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An underreported element of the Epstein files is that some emails released by the House Oversight Committee showed Epstein had some ties with Israeli and other foreign intelligence.
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
An underreported element of the Epstein files is that some emails released by the House Oversight Committee showed Epstein had some ties with Israeli and other foreign intelligence.
The all-Republican Nebraska federal delegation votes to release Epstein files.
After months of stalling by House GOP leaders and pressure from the White House to prevent the vote, the bill goes to Trump's desk.
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After months of stalling by House GOP leaders and pressure from the White House to prevent the vote, the bill goes to Trump's desk.
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Nebraska federal delegation votes to release Epstein files • Nebraska Examiner
After months of stalling by House GOP leaders and White House pressure to prevent the vote, the bill goes to Trump's desk.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The all-Republican Nebraska federal delegation votes to release Epstein files.
After months of stalling by House GOP leaders and pressure from the White House to prevent the vote, the bill goes to Trump's desk.
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After months of stalling by House GOP leaders and pressure from the White House to prevent the vote, the bill goes to Trump's desk.
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As Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his chamber will act swiftly on the bill that compels the DOJ to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts said he will vote for the bill if it reaches the floor.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts said he will vote for the bill if it reaches the floor.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
As Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his chamber will act swiftly on the bill that compels the DOJ to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts said he will vote for the bill if it reaches the floor.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts said he will vote for the bill if it reaches the floor.
The U.S. House votes 427-1 on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Small Tidbit: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood had the gravel and read the tally of the vote.
Small Tidbit: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood had the gravel and read the tally of the vote.
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The U.S. House votes 427-1 on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Small Tidbit: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood had the gravel and read the tally of the vote.
Small Tidbit: Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood had the gravel and read the tally of the vote.
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BIG news: Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election and will instead need to stick with the lines passed in 2021, a three-judge panel ruled Tuesday.
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BIG news: Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election and will instead need to stick with the lines passed in 2021, a three-judge panel ruled Tuesday.
Today, the U.S. House will vote on a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon has signaled he will vote for it. Rep. Mike Flood told NOTUS he is a yes
Adrian Smith hasn't, but it's unlikely he won't vote for it, especially given Trump's abrupt reversal on the issue.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon has signaled he will vote for it. Rep. Mike Flood told NOTUS he is a yes
Adrian Smith hasn't, but it's unlikely he won't vote for it, especially given Trump's abrupt reversal on the issue.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today, the U.S. House will vote on a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon has signaled he will vote for it. Rep. Mike Flood told NOTUS he is a yes
Adrian Smith hasn't, but it's unlikely he won't vote for it, especially given Trump's abrupt reversal on the issue.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon has signaled he will vote for it. Rep. Mike Flood told NOTUS he is a yes
Adrian Smith hasn't, but it's unlikely he won't vote for it, especially given Trump's abrupt reversal on the issue.
I'm in Iowa - y'all want anything?
November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm in Iowa - y'all want anything?
Just finished a banger of a campaign
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Just finished a banger of a campaign
Some really “super important” information about the Nebraska Senate race:
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Some really “super important” information about the Nebraska Senate race:
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
The longest federal government shutdown is over
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The longest federal government shutdown is over
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It's about that time, y'all. . . 👀 https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/texanist-will-longhorns-aggies-rivalry-ruin-thanksgiving/
The Texanist: Now That the UT-A&M Rivalry Is Back, How Do We Keep the Peace at Thanksgiving?
A College Station man is worried that the resumption of gridiron hostilities will ruin his holiday dinner.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It's about that time, y'all. . . 👀 https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/texanist-will-longhorns-aggies-rivalry-ruin-thanksgiving/
I checked in with Dan Osborn and his Senate campaign against one of Nebraska’s wealthiest and best-known politicians, Sen. Pete Ricketts, as he’s pursuing a prairie populist upset
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Dan Osborn pursues a prairie populist upset in Nebraska U.S. Senate race • Nebraska Examiner
Dan Osborn in heated bid against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., one of the state’s wealthiest, best-known politicians.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I checked in with Dan Osborn and his Senate campaign against one of Nebraska’s wealthiest and best-known politicians, Sen. Pete Ricketts, as he’s pursuing a prairie populist upset
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The biggest force in Nebraska politics — Sen. Pete Ricketts is looking to quash midterm populism with his record.
A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
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A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts hopes record helps him quash midterm populism • Nebraska Examiner
The biggest force in Nebraska GOP politics focuses on results as he faces nonpartisan Dan Osborn in his first real test as an incumbent.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The biggest force in Nebraska politics — Sen. Pete Ricketts is looking to quash midterm populism with his record.
A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine’s Senate race via @apnews.com
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A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine's Senate race
Nearly 20 years ago, Graham Platner drunkenly got a tattoo while on leave with fellow Marines in Croatia.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine’s Senate race via @apnews.com
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“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office via @propublica.org
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“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
A Fort Worth church’s candidate training program is the “next stage” of a religion-driven political movement, which has more latitude now that the IRS has allowed religious leaders to endorse candidat...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office via @propublica.org
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NE-02 Dem candidates John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell on some Senate Democrats voting to reopen the federal government.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NE-02 Dem candidates John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell on some Senate Democrats voting to reopen the federal government.
Democrats blink.
The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown
There are few obvious threads connecting the group who broke the partisan impasse.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Democrats blink.
The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign sent a truck with a digital ad on it driving through downtown Omaha — labeling registered independent Dan Obsorn as the “future of the Democratic Party.”
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign sent a truck with a digital ad on it driving through downtown Omaha — labeling registered independent Dan Obsorn as the “future of the Democratic Party.”
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. wearing a “Make America Humane Again” hat + other photos I took.
November 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. wearing a “Make America Humane Again” hat + other photos I took.
Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. Nebraska Democrats are emboldened following the party's strong nationwide election performances this week.
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Biden visits Omaha with Kentucky governor as Nebraska Dems eye 2026 • Nebraska Examiner
Former President Joe Biden's visits highlight the role of Nebraska’s 2nd District as a swing district in U.S. House and presidential politics.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. Nebraska Democrats are emboldened following the party's strong nationwide election performances this week.
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Former President Joe Biden is set to speak tonight in Omaha at the Nebraska Democratic Party's top annual fundraising event.
November 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former President Joe Biden is set to speak tonight in Omaha at the Nebraska Democratic Party's top annual fundraising event.
Eric Moyer, the other Democrat running, said the entrance of another Democratic candidate in the race validates that there is “no such thing as a safe congressional seat when Donald Trump’s failed policies are on the ballot.”
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Eric Moyer, the other Democrat running, said the entrance of another Democratic candidate in the race validates that there is “no such thing as a safe congressional seat when Donald Trump’s failed policies are on the ballot.”
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will have a Democratic primary as a former U.S. diplomat joins the race.
Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Chris Backemeyer runs in Nebraska’s 1st District Democratic U.S. House primary • Nebraska Examiner
Chris Backemeyer, the second Democrat to run in the eastern district that includes Lincoln, aims for a moderate approach
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will have a Democratic primary as a former U.S. diplomat joins the race.
Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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