Coverage dated January 11, 2023

Ben Sasse's Republican Senate replacement has fraught history with Trump

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Former Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been tapped to replace Sasse, who is returning to a role in academia.

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Omaha World-Herald
Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts to U.S. Senate (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Gov. Jim Pillen confirmed widespread expectations Thursday when he appointed former Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill Nebraska's vacancy in the U.S. Senate.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat
Washington Times
Ex-Gov. Ricketts of Nebraska picked to replace Sasse in Senate (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Nebraska’s former Gov. Pete Ricketts is set to replace recently retired Sen. Ben Sasse.
Los Angeles Times
Nebraska governor names Pete Ricketts to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ben Sasse (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 11, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
In one of his first acts as Nebraska's new governor, Republican Jim Pillen names Pete Ricketts to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ben Sasse.
Florida Phoenix
Pillen, as expected, taps former Gov. Pete Ricketts to succeed Sasse in Senate (opens Florida Phoenix)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen made the expected choice Thursday, appointing his predecessor, Republican Pete Ricketts, to the U.S. Senate. Ricketts, who finished his second term as governor last week, fills the seat that Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., vacated Sunday to lead the University of Florida.
Fox News
Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts to Senate seat vacated by Republican Ben Sasse (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday appointed former Gov. Pete Ricketts to take over the U.S. Senate seat vacated by GOP Sen. Ben Sasse in one of his first acts of governor.
KVIA El Paso
Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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By Eric Bradner, CNN Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday said he is appointing former Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Republican Ben Sasse‘s resignation. Ricketts, a Republican who completed his second term as governor earlier this month, will hold the seat until a special…
The Daily Caller
Former Governor Appointed To Replace Sen. Ben Sasse (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 11, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed his immediate predecessor Pete Ricketts on Thursday to serve out the term vacated by former Sen. Ben Sasse.
Breitbart News
Nebraska Governor Appoints Pete Ricketts to Fill Sasse's Senate Seat (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) appointed his predecessor to fill the state's U.S. Senate seat, vacated by former Sen. Ben Sasse in January.
Washington Examiner
Nebraska governor names predecessor Pete Ricketts to fill Sasse's Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) chose his predecessor Pete Ricketts to replace Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE), who stepped down to become the president of the University of Florida.
NBC News
Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts as Ben Sasse's Senate replacement (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse officially resigned this week to become president of the University of Florida.
Newsweek
Ben Sasse's Republican Senate replacement has fraught history with Trump (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Former Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been tapped to replace Sasse, who is returning to a role in academia.

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