As a fellow Nebraskan, I agree with what you said. He was very lucky that the dem candidate in November was completely worthless. Ben probably doesn’t even realize that the only reason he won, was due to the dem was completely unelectable.
Ben, coming from academia, has several liberal tendencies, including thinking he is smarter than the rest of us. I don’t think he cares that he is not representing us, because he thinks he’s smartest.
Sasse is another argument for repeal of the 17th amendment !