Op-ed: I'm running for Congress. Here's how Nebraska can lead the way on national security (the Blue Dot) [View all]

[Omaha Steve]

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Kishla's web page: https://www.kishlaforcongress.com/

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By Kishla Askins 1 hr ago

After more than 30 years in uniform, on the frontlines of healthcare, national defense, and federal policymaking, I’ve seen how national security is often defined too narrowly.

We tend to think of it as something that happens “over there,” in far-off battlefields or classified briefings in Washington. But the truth is, security starts here at home.

Too often, the Midwest is treated as an afterthought in that conversation, and that’s a risk we can’t afford. If we’re serious about protecting this country, then we can’t overlook the places that grow our food, move our freight, train our troops, and build our future.

Places like Omaha.

Original PAY link: https://omaha.com/opinion/column/article_03db74ed-dc44-465f-a8fb-d355dbc76a55.html

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/2024-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 Mark Johnston (NE-2) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/du4markjohnston

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

A sixth candidate (Evangelos Argyrakis) has no ActBlue page for a donation link: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220506044