Democrats see an opening in the Nebraska Senate and Omaha House races as Osborn and the GOP face unexpectedly tight early signals.

The GOP is almost certainly cruising for a bruising, but there are some built-in limits to cushion the blow.

But under the surface, there are signs that for some Republicans, the thrill is gone. Since last year, the percentage of Republicans who felt very favorably toward the president has fallen by 10 points. Only 44 percent of Republicans strongly approve of his handling of the economy.

A vote for Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has become a top issue in a battleground Central California district.