Crystal Rhoades: Our democratic system needs significant reforms. Here's what I'm proposing
Crystal Rhoades is a former member of Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors and Public Service Commissioner, the current Clerk of the Douglas County District Court, and a Democratic candidate for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd District.
More info on Crystal: Website:https://crystal4congress.com/
Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4crystalrhoades
During my conversations with voters in the district, the most significant concern I've encountered is the urgent need to strengthen our democracy and ensure Congress effectively carries out its responsibilities.
Many are dismayed by the governmental breakdown and the inability to achieve progress for everyday Americans. They often ask me how we can safeguard the republic, and my answer is that we must begin with legislation addressing the root causes of dysfunction in Washington, D.C.
I propose the following reforms to our democratic system.
First, Congress must reinstate the Fairness Doctrine. Before 1989, broadcast news was legally required to present both sides of controversial issues of civic importance.
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Our first 5 links for the 2026 mid-term cycle are in (Omaha) the Blue Dot.
Both Cook Political Report and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball, two of the leading election forecast publications, have upgraded their ratings for Nebraska’s 2nd District from toss-up to leans Democratic. Making it a likely candidate for big spending as the GOP attempts to maintain or bolster its small majority, and Democrats try to take back control.
https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings
https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-house/
The Cook Political Report wrote: “If Democrats don’t win Nebraska’s 2nd District next year, it’s almost impossible to see them taking control of the House.”
There will be at least 6 Democrats that will be running in the primary next May. The DU is neutral in all races between Democrats. That said, here are the five DU ActBlue links we have so far for the NE-2 primary Blue Dot race.
Democratic Underground for Denise Powell (NE-2) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4denisepowell
Democratic Underground for John Cavanaugh (NE-2) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4johncavanaugh
Democratic Underground for Crystal Rhoades (NE-2) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4crystalrhoades
Democratic Underground for Kishla Askins (NE-2) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4kishlaaskins
Democratic Underground for James Leuschen NE-2 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4leuschen
A sixth candidate (Evangelos Argyrakis) has no ActBlue page for a donation link: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220506044
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