Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
A 20-something who covers politics in America’s heartland for @nebraskaexaminer.com.
| Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report |
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| Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report |
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Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
· Oct 15
Nebraska group starts ballot push for winner-take-all, hand-counting votes • Nebraska Examiner
A nonprofit group announced a campaign to gather signatures for two new Nebraska initiatives aimed at conservative election goals.
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A Nebraska nonprofit group announced a quest to gather signatures for two state ballot initiatives aimed at conservative election goals of winner-take-all and hand-counting votes
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I'm in Iowa - y'all want anything?
November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm in Iowa - y'all want anything?
Just finished a banger of a campaign
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Just finished a banger of a campaign
Some really “super important” information about the Nebraska Senate race:
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Some really “super important” information about the Nebraska Senate race:
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
Dan Osborn's favorite color is orange.
Pete Ricketts' favorite color is red.
The longest federal government shutdown is over
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The longest federal government shutdown is over
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It's about that time, y'all. . . 👀 https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/texanist-will-longhorns-aggies-rivalry-ruin-thanksgiving/
The Texanist: Now That the UT-A&M Rivalry Is Back, How Do We Keep the Peace at Thanksgiving?
A College Station man is worried that the resumption of gridiron hostilities will ruin his holiday dinner.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It's about that time, y'all. . . 👀 https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/texanist-will-longhorns-aggies-rivalry-ruin-thanksgiving/
I checked in with Dan Osborn and his Senate campaign against one of Nebraska’s wealthiest and best-known politicians, Sen. Pete Ricketts, as he’s pursuing a prairie populist upset
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Dan Osborn pursues a prairie populist upset in Nebraska U.S. Senate race • Nebraska Examiner
Dan Osborn in heated bid against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., one of the state’s wealthiest, best-known politicians.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I checked in with Dan Osborn and his Senate campaign against one of Nebraska’s wealthiest and best-known politicians, Sen. Pete Ricketts, as he’s pursuing a prairie populist upset
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The biggest force in Nebraska politics — Sen. Pete Ricketts is looking to quash midterm populism with his record.
A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
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A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts hopes record helps him quash midterm populism • Nebraska Examiner
The biggest force in Nebraska GOP politics focuses on results as he faces nonpartisan Dan Osborn in his first real test as an incumbent.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The biggest force in Nebraska politics — Sen. Pete Ricketts is looking to quash midterm populism with his record.
A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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A very disciplined Ricketts made the case for “conservative leadership” to me after his steak fry
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A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine’s Senate race via @apnews.com
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A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine's Senate race
Nearly 20 years ago, Graham Platner drunkenly got a tattoo while on leave with fellow Marines in Croatia.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine’s Senate race via @apnews.com
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“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office via @propublica.org
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“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
A Fort Worth church’s candidate training program is the “next stage” of a religion-driven political movement, which has more latitude now that the IRS has allowed religious leaders to endorse candidat...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office via @propublica.org
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NE-02 Dem candidates John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell on some Senate Democrats voting to reopen the federal government.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NE-02 Dem candidates John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell on some Senate Democrats voting to reopen the federal government.
Democrats blink.
The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown
There are few obvious threads connecting the group who broke the partisan impasse.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Democrats blink.
The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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The eight Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown via @politico.com
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Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign sent a truck with a digital ad on it driving through downtown Omaha — labeling registered independent Dan Obsorn as the “future of the Democratic Party.”
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign sent a truck with a digital ad on it driving through downtown Omaha — labeling registered independent Dan Obsorn as the “future of the Democratic Party.”
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Protesters gathered outside while the fundraiser took place inside the downtown Hilton.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. wearing a “Make America Humane Again” hat + other photos I took.
November 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. wearing a “Make America Humane Again” hat + other photos I took.
Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. Nebraska Democrats are emboldened following the party's strong nationwide election performances this week.
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Biden visits Omaha with Kentucky governor as Nebraska Dems eye 2026 • Nebraska Examiner
Former President Joe Biden's visits highlight the role of Nebraska’s 2nd District as a swing district in U.S. House and presidential politics.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. Nebraska Democrats are emboldened following the party's strong nationwide election performances this week.
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Former President Joe Biden is set to speak tonight in Omaha at the Nebraska Democratic Party's top annual fundraising event.
November 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Former President Joe Biden is set to speak tonight in Omaha at the Nebraska Democratic Party's top annual fundraising event.
Eric Moyer, the other Democrat running, said the entrance of another Democratic candidate in the race validates that there is “no such thing as a safe congressional seat when Donald Trump’s failed policies are on the ballot.”
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Eric Moyer, the other Democrat running, said the entrance of another Democratic candidate in the race validates that there is “no such thing as a safe congressional seat when Donald Trump’s failed policies are on the ballot.”
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Backemeyer said his experience has prepared him.
Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will have a Democratic primary as a former U.S. diplomat joins the race.
Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Chris Backemeyer runs in Nebraska’s 1st District Democratic U.S. House primary • Nebraska Examiner
Chris Backemeyer, the second Democrat to run in the eastern district that includes Lincoln, aims for a moderate approach
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will have a Democratic primary as a former U.S. diplomat joins the race.
Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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Chris Backemeyer hopes his moderate pitch will break through to win in a “safe” republican district in 2026.
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Nebraska native Former Vice President Dick Cheney on the cover of Texas Monthly in 2007
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Nebraska native Former Vice President Dick Cheney on the cover of Texas Monthly in 2007
Nebraska sues six nonprofits and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss for funding progressive ballot initiatives with ‘foreign money’
It was a point of attack for conservative lawmakers last session, the nonprofits call it “false”
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It was a point of attack for conservative lawmakers last session, the nonprofits call it “false”
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Nebraska sues nonprofits, key funder, alleging they financed ballot initiatives with ‘foreign money’ • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska in 2022 banned foreign nationals from funding ballot measures directly or indirectly. The state is suing six national nonprofits.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Nebraska sues six nonprofits and Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss for funding progressive ballot initiatives with ‘foreign money’
It was a point of attack for conservative lawmakers last session, the nonprofits call it “false”
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It was a point of attack for conservative lawmakers last session, the nonprofits call it “false”
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President Donald Trump weighed in on two Nebraska congressional races with the 2026 midterms still a year away.
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Trump endorses Smith, Flood ahead of 2026 midterms • Nebraska Examiner
President Donald Trump weighed in on two Nebraska congressional races with the 2026 midterms still a year away.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
President Donald Trump weighed in on two Nebraska congressional races with the 2026 midterms still a year away.
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So far, the Democratic nominee has won the New York mayoral race.
Democrats win VA + NJ governors' race. Democrats retain a majority in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Texas voters approved $20 billion investment in water + property tax breaks for Texas homeowners
Democrats win VA + NJ governors' race. Democrats retain a majority in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Texas voters approved $20 billion investment in water + property tax breaks for Texas homeowners
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
So far, the Democratic nominee has won the New York mayoral race.
Democrats win VA + NJ governors' race. Democrats retain a majority in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Texas voters approved $20 billion investment in water + property tax breaks for Texas homeowners
Democrats win VA + NJ governors' race. Democrats retain a majority in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Texas voters approved $20 billion investment in water + property tax breaks for Texas homeowners
State Sen. McKeon, through his lawyer, said he’s not resigning.
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
State Sen. McKeon, through his lawyer, said he’s not resigning.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen requests state senator resign amidst groping allegation via @erinbamer.bsky.social
“Pillen said the accusations against McKeon refer to a “serious” and “unacceptable” offense.”
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“Pillen said the accusations against McKeon refer to a “serious” and “unacceptable” offense.”
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Gov. Jim Pillen requests state senator resign amidst groping allegation • Nebraska Examiner
Gov. Jim Pillen says he has requested Sen. Dan McKeon's resignation in light of allegations that he groped a woman at a lawmaker party.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen requests state senator resign amidst groping allegation via @erinbamer.bsky.social
“Pillen said the accusations against McKeon refer to a “serious” and “unacceptable” offense.”
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“Pillen said the accusations against McKeon refer to a “serious” and “unacceptable” offense.”
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