For Republicans in Nebraska, said former Rep. Brad Ashford, the Democrat who lost his seat to Bacon in 2016, I dont think you have to be Trump all the time Nebraska Republicans are much more moderate than the party., Or as state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha put it, You dont have to be the Trumpiest Trumpster of the bunch.. The Nebraska Democratic Partys Jane Kleeb and Spencer Danner said in a statement that the states voters want someone who cares more about Nebraskans than former President Trump. It is kind of what we can do for Nebraska, not necessarily what Trump can do for Nebraska.. Tennessee Gov. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from UNL, and married Suzanne Shreve. Pete Ricketts delivers the annual State of the State Address to lawmakers in Lincoln, Neb., on Jan. 14, 2021.