LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A former Nebraska congressman says state
Sen. Deb Fischer will join the Republican primary race to challenge
Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.
Former U.S. Rep. John McCollister said he spoke with Fischer
over the weekend about her announcement, which is scheduled for
Tuesday in Omaha. McCollister said he planned to endorse Fischer,
of Valentine, because she’s a consistent conservative who would
bring a civil tone to Washington if elected.
Fischer will join an already crowded GOP field. Nebraska
Attorney General Jon Bruning, State Treasurer Don Stenberg and
Schuyler investment adviser Pat Flynn have also launched campaigns
to win the party nomination.
Phone messages have been left at Fischer’s home in Valentine and
her office in Lincoln.