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Nebraska Democrats have outraised the Nebraska GOP since 2022. Does it matter?
State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston and Fletcher Reel of Omaha discuss election results for Pennsylvania at the Nebraska GOP watch party in Bellevue on Nov. 5, 2024. (Marissa Lindemann/Nebraska News Service) LINCOLN — While Nebraska remains a firmly red state in terms of its registered voters and elected leadership, that tilt hasn't translated into donations to the state's top political parties. Since 2022, the Nebraska Democratic Party has outraised the Nebraska GOP each year, both in state-level donations logged on Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure (NADC) and in federal giving recorded by the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). The turning point was the state GOP's 2022 convention, which saw a mass exodus of party leadership and shifted away from the previous establishment Republicans to Trump-era populists and some old-guard conservatives. Some viewed the party leadership change as an indictment of the way the party was run under a team loyal to former GOP governor-turned-U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, as many Republicans at the convention said he held too much control. Ricketts was a major funder for the party at the time — one of the party's dominant funders. A six-figure donation from him was not an uncommon occurrence. After the 2022 convention, those donations stopped. In fact, none of Nebraska's current congressional delegation has donated directly to the state GOP since 2022, according to NADC and FEC filings. Democrats last held a federal office in 2017 with the late-U.S. Rep. Brad Ashford. Ricketts has remained an active political funder since then, instead donating directly to Republican candidates and organizations. Recent FEC filings show a donation from him of more than $750,000 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, as just one example. He's also frequently provided donations to other state Republican parties and local GOP groups outside of Nebraska, usually in $10,000 sums, according to his FEC filings. Jessica Flanagain, a spokesperson for the Ricketts campaign and the senator's top political consultant, said he remains committed to helping the 'most conservative candidates who can win' races win, regardless of how he donates. 'Senator Ricketts has been clear about his commitment to conservative candidates and causes,' Flanagain said. 'He has championed protecting women and children by passing Initiative 434 (cementing Nebraska's 12-week abortion ban), and he has helped secure our elections by passing Voter ID.' The Nebraska GOP last outraised the Nebraska Democratic Party in 2022, according to NADC filings, primarily because of multiple six-figure donations from Ricketts prior to the convention. That year, the party logged over $1 million in contributions, but only about $98,000 of that total came in after the July convention. 'This puts a spotlight on how Ricketts' billionaire pocketbook has been propping up the Republican Party for so many years,' said Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb. Since the GOP leadership change, the Nebraska Democratic Party has raised more money, both locally and nationally. For example, during the high-stakes elections of 2024, the Democrats logged over $1 million in donations on NADC, which correlates to dollars intended to be spent on state and local races. The same year, the Nebraska GOP recorded $196,000 in contributions. On the FEC, which tracks donations intended to be used for federal races, financial records are tracked over a two-year period. For 2023-2024, Nebraska Democrats recorded over $6.6 million in contributions compared to $2.8 million for the Nebraska GOP. This year is still up in the air, though Democrats are currently in the lead with $322,000 in contributions filed in the FEC versus about $252,000 filed for the Nebraska GOP. State parties in federal races often act as pass-through entities, with campaigns using the money to access parties' lower-cost postage rate for sending campaign mailers and for voter outreach and engagement. State-level giving to the parties remains more of a mystery, according to NADC filings. The Nebraska Democratic Party has recorded over $336,000 in donations so far this year, but the Nebraska GOP has yet to file. Nebraska GOP Chair Mary Jane Truemper said this is because the party hasn't directly contributed to any state campaigns this year, so it is only required to make one financial report for all of 2025. This funding disparity may not be obvious to most, as Republicans hold most elected offices and have gained ground in the Nebraska Legislature since 2022. Retiring U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., has also maintained his seat in the Omaha area's highly competitive 2nd Congressional District. According to Dona-Gene Barton, associate professor of political science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the explanation lies in Nebraska's voter registrations, where Republicans remain dominant. The latest voter registration statistics on Nebraska's Secretary of State website show that there are over 623,000 registered Republicans in Nebraska, versus about 330,000 registered Democrats. That large of a gap indicates that money doesn't make much of a difference in most statewide races, Barton said. She noted the 2024 U.S. Senate race with independent candidate Dan Osborn challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. Though Osborn was well-funded and put Fischer in a 'weakened' position, Barton said, Fischer still comfortably won because she had the advantage of a built-in voter base. 'Despite the amount of money that was sunk into that race, the Republican still wins in the end,' Barton said. Kleeb says Nebraska Democrats have gained ground since she became party chair in 2016, more than doubling the amount of Democrats in elected offices statewide. She also noted signs of progress in 2024, namely that Nebraska, which splits its electoral votes and awards them by congressional district like Maine, was the only battleground nationally that sent an electoral vote to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. While funding may not make a massive difference, Kleeb said it helps candidates in local races. The party having more resources means those candidates can focus more of their energy on their specific regions. Truemper largely agreed with this mindset, though she still believes the Nebraska GOP is in good shape. She said political parties always have to work with what they have, but the amount of funding parties receive determines the scale of what they can accomplish. 'It's like a campaign — I've been a campaign manager,' said Truemper, who managed Bacon's campaign in 2018 and later his primary opponent's in 2024. 'You have a plan, and then depending on how much money you have, you scale up or down.' Barton agreed that party funding in a state like Nebraska is most likely to have an influence on lower-level elections and ballot measures. It's particularly helpful when there are other factors at play that will motivate partisan and independent voters to go to the polls, like a promising presidential candidate, she said. Evidence of this could be seen in 2024, when four of Nebraska's six ballot initiatives favored more progressive outcomes, such as legalizing medical cannabis and approving mandatory paid sick leave. The outlier was a pair of competing abortion initiatives, which resulted in the more restrictive measure — Initiative 434 — prevailing. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Lately, Truemper said the Nebraska GOP has been more focused on regional, state and federal races, and have relied on county parties to support down-ballot races. Fallout from the 2022 convention meant the Nebraska GOP basically 'started from scratch,' Truemper said. She said the party shifted to a more 'grassroots' effort reminiscent of what it looked like under former Gov. Dave Heineman. During Heineman's administration, Truemper said the governor focused less on directly funding the Nebraska GOP and instead encouraged party participation at the county level. This brought it a broader base of financial support statewide, she said. When Ricketts took office, he funded much of the party's activities, Truemper said. During that time, she said, some of the Nebraska GOP's local bases of support 'dried up,' though she declined to say that Ricketts was the main cause of that. Still, Truemper gave Democrats props for their skill at raising money and using their funds strategically. She acknowledged that the Nebraska GOP isn't raising as much as she would like, and said she is focusing on rebuilding the party's fundraising base. Heading into the 2026 election season, Truemper said the Nebraska GOP intends to prioritize the 2nd Congressional District House race, as well as Ricketts' re-election bid. Ricketts faces a returning challenger in Osborn. Truemper said the party plans to support Ricketts' campaign by emphasizing the values and successes of GOP candidates in office and focusing on the importance of maintaining Republicans' majority in the Senate. 'Financially, he doesn't need our support,' she said with a laugh. Truemper said she also hopes to increase the GOP's majority in the Nebraska Legislature, which currently holds just enough votes to overcome opposing filibusters, if Republicans stick together on controversial bills. 'We are confident that the voters will see the improvement in the economy and the Republican's common sense approach to policy as a reason to vote Republican in 2026,' Truemper said. Truemper didn't offer many details as to how she hopes to improve donations to the party. She only said she will focus on building relationships and seek support from the Republican National Convention. Nationally, Republicans are outpacing Democrats in fundraising. Recent reporting from The Hill shared that the Republican National Committee raised over $16 million during the month of June — nearly double the $8.6 million the Democratic National Committee raised in the same period. The Republican National Committee has nearly $66 million more in cash on hand through the first half of 2025 compared to the Democratic National Committee, CBS News reported. Federal filings show the RNC with $80.7 million by late June and the DNC with $15.2 million. Kleeb said she is focusing on building out the Nebraska Democratic Party's state and county-level infrastructure to better support local candidates. She also said the party is increasing its investment in voter registration efforts. 'We take the ridicule that the Republicans want to throw at us, because we haven't won the big-ticket items that people only look at, but we've been building,' Kleeb said. 'And we've been building towards what we think are going to be big wins for our party in '26 and '28.' As expected, the Nebraska Democratic Party also plans to prioritize the 2nd District House race in 2026. Kleeb said they've learned from past elections that they need to invest in the region earlier. And the state party is working with local Democrats to recruit and support legislative candidates. Nebraska Democratic Party Executive Director Precious McKesson said the party is organizing community support efforts in the area, as well as other events meant to improve the party's visibility. McKesson said this stems from feedback they received that the party isn't as present outside of election seasons. Unlike most races, Barton said the House race in NE-02 is one where party funding could affect the outcome. Past elections in the district ended with razor-thin margins, and Republicans will no longer have the incumbency advantage with Bacon. The nonpartisan Center for Politics, the home of Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, has shifted the Omaha-based House race to lean Democratic from toss-up. The Cook Political Report also shifted the race to lean Democrat. 'The fact that Don Bacon is not going to be seeking reelection is a very strong signal about the possibility of a Democrat winning that seat in the next election,' Barton said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Stock Upgraded Despite Concerns Over Fiber Strategy and Market Slowdown
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) ranks among the . Redburn-Atlantic upgraded its rating of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) from Sell to Neutral on July 7 with a price target of $228. The upgrade came despite Redburn-Atlantic's worries that T-Mobile may be vulnerable to a prolonged slowdown in market net additions. According to the firm, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) may be the most susceptible to any coordinated market shift toward convergence since it has the least developed fiber strategy of the three major wireless companies. Despite these reservations, the firm recognized T-Mobile's track record of fulfilling mid-term financial projections and noted that, on the majority of multiples, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) will be on par with or cheaper than AT&T by 2027 while expanding faster. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) is a well-known supplier of wireless telecommunication services. Renowned for its strides in the 5G space, the company has built one of the largest and fastest 5G networks in the US, setting itself up for long-term success. While we acknowledge the potential of TMUS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Anker Expands Nano Series With Three New Portable Power Solutions, Offering Ultra-Slim, High-Speed, and Multi-Port Charging Designed for Modern Mobility
Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable) BELLEVUE, Wash., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anker, a global leader in mobile charging technology, today announced the launch of three new additions to its Anker Nano Series. These new products are designed to deliver advanced charging performance in compact, travel-friendly designs for today's mobile-first consumers. The new Nano lineup includes: Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable) Anker Nano Charging Station (130W, 6 Ports) Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) Designed for iPhone 12 through 16 series, this ultra-slim MagGo power bank features Qi2 wireless charging technology that delivers 15W fast charging, offering a speed similar to Apple's original MagSafe. With dimensions of just 102 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, it's about the size of a credit card. Key features include: Qi2 15W wireless fast charging and 20W wired input/output Real-time temperature monitoring that keeps the shell below 38°C for safer charging Retail Cost: $54.99 Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable) This portable charger features a 27.6-inch retractable USB-C cable, providing added flexibility for charging at a distance. It delivers up to 45W fast charging, enough to charge an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 50% in 30 minutes. Highlights include: 10,000mAh capacity for multiple phone charges on the go Dual ports (USB-C and USB-A) with pass-through charging capabilities Smart TFT display showing real-time charging status and power levels Compact size with included lanyard for easy, bag-free portability Retail Cost $59.99 Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) This all-in-one charging station combines speed, safety, and smart design in a compact, travel-ready form. Equipped with three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and three AC outlets, it delivers a total of 100W USB-C fast charging—powerful enough to charge a 16" MacBook Pro to 50% in just 33 minutes. 100W total USB-C power for charging up to two laptops and a smartphone simultaneously Built-in 5 ft retractable USB-C cables for tangle-free storage and convenience Real-time display showing total charging output and individual port power 300J surge protection and advanced safety features, including temperature detection Retail Cost $79.99 Availability The new Anker Nano products will be available on and Amazon in select markets beginning July 28, 2025. Press Kit:About Anker Anker is the world's leading mobile charging brand, specializing in fast charging, power banks, wireless chargers, and sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Anker continues to develop next-gen products that empower consumers with smarter, more efficient charging. For more details, visit PR Contacts: Jenna Rogers: Janet Jin: Attachments Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable) CONTACT: Jenna Rogers Anker Charging 7272420270 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Parag Tyagi remembers wife Shefali Jariwala with special note a month after death, calls her ‘best mom ever'
Actor Parag Tyagi has been dedicating notes to his late wife Shefali Jariwala since her death last month on June 27. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Parag shared a special post for Shefali--from her pet Simba, a month since her death. Parag Tyagi shared a post for his late wife, Shefali Jariwala. Parag Tyagi shares special post on Shefali Jariwala's one-month death anniversary In the post, Parag shared a video collage featuring Shefali Jariwala and Simba and the special moments they spent together. The note from Simba called Shefali "bestest Maa in the universe". The post read, "Simba to mom-to the bestest maa in the universe. Pari loves her baby Simba the most and Simba loves her mom the most." It also read, "Today it's been one month Simba hasn't seen you physically but he can feel you and your presence around him, he can feel your love your presence your affection all around him. Mom stay happy stay blessed. I love you eternally. Keep praying and keep loving my mom.. lots of love to all wonderful friends -Simba Jariwala Tyagi (red heart emoji). #shefalijariwala #bestmomever." About Shefali's death Shefali, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track Kaanta Laga, died at the age of 42. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by Parag. However, she was declared dead on arrival. An accidental death report has been registered by the Mumbai Police in connection in connection with her death. Shefali's career since 2002 Shefali broke out in 2002 with the overwhelming success of Kaanta Laga, a remix of the classic Lata Mangeshkar song from the 1972 film Samadhi. She later went on to feature in television reality shows, including Bigg Boss 13 (2019) and Nach Baliye (seasons 5 and 7), where she participated alongside Parag Tyagi. Shefali also featured in the 2004 film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, alongside Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar.
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
T-Mobile's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Revenues, Guidance Up
T-Mobile, US, Inc. TMUS reported impressive second-quarter 2025 results, with both top and bottom lines beating the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. This Bellevue, WA-based wireless service provider reported a top-line expansion backed by industry-leading postpaid customer growth. T-Mobile follows a multi-layer approach to 5G, with dedicated standalone 5G deployed nationwide across 600 MHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands. TMUS' Net Income Net income in the second quarter was $3.22 billion or $2.84 per share, up from $2.92 billion or $2.49 in the year-ago quarter. The 10.2% year-over-year growth was primarily driven by the top-line expansion. The bottom line exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.69. TMUS' Revenues Net sales were $21.13 billion, up from $19.77 billion in the year-ago quarter, driven by solid growth in service revenues. The top line beat the consensus estimate of $20.97 billion. TMUS' Segment Results in Q2 Total Service revenues were $17.43 billion, up from $16.42 billion in the year-ago quarter. The segment's net sales beat our revenue estimate of $17.08 billion. The 6.1% year-over-year growth was primarily driven by solid demand for postpaid services. Net sales from Postpaid Services contributed $14.07 billion in revenues, up 9.1% year over year. During the quarter, T-Mobile added 1.7 million postpaid net customers and 318,000 postpaid net accounts. Postpaid phone net customer additions were 830,000. The postpaid phone churn rate was 0.9%. 5G broadband net customer additions were 454,000. Postpaid average revenues per account rose to $149.87 from $142.54 in the year-ago quarter. Net sales from Prepaid services were $2.64 billion, up from $2.59 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Prepaid net customer addition was 39,000, with a churn rate of 2.65%. Wholesale and other service revenues decreased to $717 million from $938 million in the year-earlier quarter. Prepaid average revenues per user declined to $34.63 from $35.94 in the year-ago quarter. Equipment revenues were $3.43 billion, up from $3.1 billion in the year-ago quarter. Moreover, the segment's revenues surpassed our estimate of $3.36 billion. This improvement was primarily attributed to a higher average revenue per device sold, owing to an increase in the high-end phone mix. Other revenues were $255 million, up from the prior-year quarter's of $237 million. Other Details for TMUS Total operating expenses increased to $15.91 billion from $15.14 billion in the year-ago quarter. Operating income rose to $5.2 billion from $4.6 billion. T-Mobile recorded core adjusted EBITDA of $8.54 billion compared with $8.02 billion a year ago, backed by solid growth in service revenues. TMUS' Cash Flow & Liquidity In the March quarter, T-Mobile generated $6.99 billion of cash from operating activities compared with $5.52 billion in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted free cash flow was $4.6 billion, up from $4.4 billion in the year-earlier quarter. As of June 30, 2025, the company had $10.25 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with $75.01 billion of long-term debt. During the quarter, it repurchased 10.1 million shares for $2.5 billion. TMUS' Outlook Backed by solid customer addition, the company has upgraded its guidance for 2025. It now expects postpaid net customer additions to be between 6.1 million and 6.4 million, up from 5.5-6 million estimated earlier. Core adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be $33.3-$33.7 billion. It anticipates cash from operating activities in the range of $27.1-$27.5 billion. TMUS expects adjusted free cash flow in the band of $17.6-$18 billion. Capital expenditure is anticipated to be around $9.5 billion. TMUS' Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider T-Mobile currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Here are some better-ranked stocks that investors may consider. Ubiquiti Inc. 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The company's target of 'no product or product family should be greater than 5% operating income or cash flows in any fiscal year' is commendable. This initiative should position Jabil well on the growth trajectory. HubSpot Inc. HUBS sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 2.3%. HubSpot delivered an earnings surprise of 10.65%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. It is benefiting from growing user engagement across all segments. Pricing optimization and the transition to a seat pricing model are expected to drive customer growth. HubSpot is benefiting from growing user engagement across all segments. Pricing optimization and the transition to a seat pricing model are expected to drive customer growth. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." 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