In a shocking turn of events, Cindy Burbank, the Democratic primary winner in Nebraska's US Senate race, has announced plans to step aside and clear the way for independent candidate Dan Osborn to take on the general election. Burbank's decision comes after her victory over William Forbes, a pastor who Democrats had accused of being a Republican plant in the Democratic primary. Forbes, who has a history of supporting Trump and opposing abortion access, had raised eyebrows among Democrats with his registration as a Democrat despite his conservative views. With Burbank's exit, Osborn is now poised to become the Democratic Party's nominee, setting up a potentially intriguing matchup in the general election.
Cindy Burbank, who bested an alleged Republican plant, plans to step aside for Dan Osborn in general electionSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Democratic challenger who said she intends to drop out of November’s race for the US Senate in Nebraska to clear the way for an independent candidate has won the state’s Democratic primary.Cindy Burbank ran against William Forbes, who Democrats contended was a Republican plant in the race, with the intent to drop out if she won. Forbes, a pastor who has voted for Trump and opposed abortion access, is currently registered as a Democrat. Continue reading...
