Nebraska Republican leaders seem confused by the threat to Senator Deb Fischer’s re-election bid by President Trump’s chief political strategist.

Steve Bannon has declared war on the Republican establishment and says he will run opponents against Republican senators seeking re-election, including Fischer.

Former Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns doesn’t understand Bannon’s opposition

Johanns just doesn’t believe a primary challenge will go anywhere.

Some reports out of Washington say Bannon’s opposition to Fischer stems from his dislike of Senate leader Mitch McConnell. Bannon opposes McConnell.