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The Hill - Politics
Nebraska GOP lawmaker: Other states should shift to our electoral college system
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Nebraska governor: No plans for special session on winner-take-all electoral system
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) said Tuesday he would not be calling a special session for lawmakers to consider changing the state’s electoral system to a winner-take-all one after a key GOP lawmaker ...7 hours ago -
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Nebraska governor won't call special session to change Electoral College system
Republicans did not have enough support to change how the state allocates Electoral College votes, a move that would have benefitted former President Donald Trump.7 hours ago -
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Nebraska governor won't call special session to change Electoral College system
Republicans did not have enough support to change how the state allocates Electoral College votes, a move that would have benefitted former President Donald Trump.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
In a blow to Trump, Nebraska governor won't call a special session to change state's electoral votes
Nebraska GOP Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday he will not call a special legislative session to change how the state allocates its electoral votes.8 hours ago -
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In a blow to Trump, Nebraska governor won't call a special session to change state's electoral votes
Nebraska GOP Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday he will not call a special legislative session to change how the state allocates its electoral votes.8 hours ago -
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Key Nebraska Republican opposes changing how the state awards electoral votes, blocking Trump push
A Nebraska Republican state lawmaker said Monday that he remains opposed to switching how the state allocates its electoral votes, effectively blocking a bid by President Donald Trump and his ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump criticizes Nebraska state senator for not flipping on Electoral College system
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Key Nebraska Republican opposes Trump effort to change state's electoral vote process
A growing Republican effort to switch Nebraska's electoral process to winner-take-all hit a major snag on Monday after a key state lawmaker came out in opposition.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Nebraska Republican rejects push to change Electoral College system to help Trump
Changing Nebraska's electoral vote allocation to winner-take-all would almost certainly have benefited former President Donald Trump this fall.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump ‘needs to focus on winning’ electoral vote in Nebraska swing district, says GOP lawmaker
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss whether Nebraska will change the way it allocates electoral votes before election day. Rep. Bacon also talks about his latest trip to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Key Nebraska Republican Rejects Trump’s Push to Shake Up Electoral Map
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Key Nebraska Republican comes out against Electoral College rule change
Republicans have been dealt a major blow in their efforts to overhaul Nebraska’s Electoral College system, a move that could have ultimately cost Vice President Harris a critical vote in November. ...Yesterday -
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Kamala Harris pushes for another Donald Trump debate
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Trump rejects Harris call for second debate, saying ‘it’s too late’
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Trump's shutdown push falls flat with Republicans
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Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska voting rules to help Trump
Key figures seek to bring about winner-takes-all allocation that would give Trump all five electoral college votes. Congressional Republicans are demanding an 11th-hour change to Nebraska’s ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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How One Man’s Vote in Nebraska Could Change the Presidential Election
A single Republican state senator appears to be holding back a push by Donald J. Trump to net a potentially pivotal electoral vote even before ballots are cast.4 days ago -
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Nebraska vs. Illinois prediction, odds, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 best bets by proven expert
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Illinois vs. Nebraska odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 predictions by proven model
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Change to Nebraska electoral system could impact Harris' path to victory
A potential "winner-take-all" electoral system in Nebraska could alter the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Graham says he's hopeful Nebraska will flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for Nebraska Republican’s effort to flip the state’s way of distributing Electoral College votes to a winner-take-all electoral system -- a move that ...4 days ago -
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