Nebraska’s top elected officials seem to have mixed attendance at the Republican Party’s national convention in Milwaukee. U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith from the 3rd District was present, while other members like U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Mike Flood, and Sen. Pete Ricketts were notably absent. Governor Jim Pillen was also not in attendance. Smith described the convention’s atmosphere as energetic and positive, focusing on unity within the party.
Smith spent time at the Great American Farm Fair, an agriculture event, and planned to listen to speeches at the convention. He emphasized the importance of electing a new president rather than the internal disputes within the Nebraska state party, where there were challenges to incumbents during the primary, although they were unsuccessful. Smith mentioned the excitement and unity among Republicans at the convention.
Overall, it appears that Nebraska’s representation at the national convention was limited, but those in attendance, like Smith, were enthusiastic about the party’s direction and the upcoming election. Despite the absence of some elected officials, the mood at the convention was described as positive and optimistic. Smith’s focus was primarily on supporting the party’s presidential nominee, reflecting the unity within the Republican Party at the convention.
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