Cindy Burbank

Democratic leaders are embracing a new strategy to support independent candidates over their own nominees in red states, believing it will increase their chances of winning. This approach is being taken in states like Nebraska, Idaho, and Alaska. The Democratic National Committee is quietly supporting this strategy.

Cindy Burbank won the Nebraska Democratic Senate primary and plans to drop out to support independent candidate Dan Osborn in the general election. She ran against William Forbes, who Democrats believed was a Republican plant. Burbank's decision aims to clear the way for Osborn.

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won the GOP primary in Nebraska and will face independent candidate Dan Osborn in the midterm elections. Ricketts is a step closer to serving a full six-year term in the Senate. The Senate general election showdown in Nebraska is ranked as likely Republican.

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won the GOP primary in Nebraska and will face independent candidate Dan Osborn in the midterm elections. Ricketts is a step closer to serving a full six-year term in the Senate. The Senate general election showdown in Nebraska is ranked as likely Republican.

Nebraska Democrats have chosen a Senate nominee who may drop out to support independent candidate Dan Osborn. The nominees are Cindy Burbank and William Forbes. This decision could impact the Nebraska Senate election.

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts is competing in a primary to hold on to his party's nomination representing Nebraska in the Senate. He is backed by President Trump and is likely to keep his party's backing. Democrats Cindy Burbank and William Forbes are seeking their party's nomination.