Jim Pillen won t be among the Republican candidates at Thursday s debate. The choice puzzled some political observers, but not everyone is convinced of debates importance to a winning strategy.
Three Republican candidates for Nebraska governor shelled out to hit the airwaves with 30-second ads during the Super Bowl on Sunday, but one showed up in more markets.
Results from polling all its members "resoundingly said Jim Pillen s the guy," Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue said. "Wow!" Pillen responded. "This is a big deal for our campaign."