Geez. What a f-ing baby!
Quit now...don't do us any favors!
Posted on 06/30/2025 11:53:12 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year amid an increasingly polarized political climate.
Bacon, 61, said at a news conference at Omaha’s airport that he would not seek a sixth term representing Nebraska’s second district with its so-called blue dot that includes many progressive voters around Omaha.
Bacon has had to navigate an ever-thinning line between staying in his party’s and President Donald Trump’s good graces without alienating his increasingly Democratic district. He said he is proud of his bipartisan approach in the face of bitter partisanship in Washington.
“It is disconcerting to get attacked from the right,” Bacon said.
Bacon said he believes he could win the district again, but wants to spend more time with his family in Omaha.
″I think it’s time for a new Republican to be your nominee that can do 12-14 hours a day and hold this seat,” Bacon said.
Bacon said in “this district, you got to win swing voters. It’s just a fact of life.” But Republicans will have a good shot at keeping the seat in 2026, he said, because he believes Democrats in the race so far appeal mainly to the hard left.
An Air Force veteran first elected in 2016, he won reelection in 2024. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee and has been at the center of many debates in Congress. He has also been chairman of the conservative-centrist Republican Main Street Caucus in the House. He plans to finish his term.
Bacon has earned a reputation as a centrist — an increasingly rare designation among Republicans as the party has moved farther to the right. But he has long acknowledged that moderation is a necessary attribute for anyone seeking to represent the Omaha-centered district, which is...
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Good, he’s another worthless RINO who won’t be missed at all.
Don Bacon sounds like a command. “Don...bacon!”
Taking bets on where this one is gonna live -
Beltway Influencer or Frozen Tundra Cornhusker?
Bacon has had to navigate an ever-thinning line between staying in his party’s and President Donald Trump’s good graces without alienating his increasingly Democratic district. He said he is proud of his bipartisan approach in the face of bitter partisanship in Washington.
cold water is refreshing, hot water is refreshing.
luke warm satisfies no one.........................
Geez. What a f-ing baby!
Quit now...don't do us any favors!
“””Beltway Influencer or Frozen Tundra Cornhusker?”””
Outside of Nebraska nobody knows who he is.
Bacon has a 63% lifetime conservative scorecard rating by Heritage Action. He won’t be missed.
There are purple districts, states and candidates for that matter. As examples, Bacon’s congressional district and Maine (Sen. Collins) come to mind. Assume for this discussion that the purple republican is the primary winner. So, in these purple congressional districts and states - does it matter if you are represented by a purple republican or a blue democrat? For me the answer is obvious but I’d be interested in hearing what my fellow FReepers think on the subject.
If he’s replaced by Democrat with a 0% rating, he sure as heck will be missed.
And there's really no telling with NEB-2... It's Omaha, plus the farms west of the city. They have been all over the place in the last several elections.
2024: Harris (D) 51-47, but Ricketts (R) for Senate 50.2-49.8).
2022: Pillen (R) 48.2 - 48.1 for Governor
2020: Biden (D) 52-46
2018: Kris (D) for Governor (51-49), but Fischer (R) for Senate (48.4-48.2)
2012: Romney (R) 53-47
2008: Obama (D) 50-48
And there's really no telling with NEB-2... It's Omaha, plus the farms west of the city. They have been all over the place in the last several elections.
2024: Harris (D) 51-47, but Ricketts (R) for Senate 50.2-49.8).
2022: Pillen (R) 48.2 - 48.1 for Governor
2020: Biden (D) 52-46
2018: Kris (D) for Governor (51-49), but Fischer (R) for Senate (48.4-48.2)
2012: Romney (R) 53-47
2008: Obama (D) 50-48
Forgot 2016: Trump (R) by 48-46
Purple Republican is better for at least one reason I think - aren’t Committees important to have GOP majority? Just a simple majority can be helpful in who chairs what.
Well ... Bye ... Butthole.
He’s been at it for 10 years-that’s enough of him. Can we keep the seat? It will be tough but too much ‘continuity’ is bad. It might be best if we make up the possible loss elsewhere. Look at Tillis(NC). We’re all sick of him after 2 terms but he did take the seat that Elizabeth Dole lost in ‘08. It’s good these guys move on and put it on us to keep it going while making it better. Think Tennessee with Lamar Alexander and Corker. Made me wanna puke.
HORSEPUCKEY!
As usual, El RushBo comes to mind. "There’s no such thing as a moderate. A moderate is just a liberal disguise.”
Also from Rush: "You will not find the book Great Moderates in American History in the library."
And finally, should Lincoln and the Republicans have "moderated" their policy, belief in freedom for the slaves?
Well at least he’s being honest in his assessment....dysfunction. His personal dysfunction has contributed greatly to the “collective” dysfunction in all of government, federal, state and local.
Thank you for your “service”, bacon butt
I cite Bacon is a moron
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