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Governor Ricketts Dismisses Possible Impact of Alabama Senate Election

Governor Ricketts Dismisses Possible Impact of Alabama Senate Election

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Governor Pete Ricketts dismisses suggestions the results of a special senate election in Alabama foreshadows outcomes in Nebraska next year.

Republican Roy Moore lost to Democrat Doug Jones in the special election to fill the seat left vacant when Jeff Sessions left the Senate to become Attorney General.

Moore was dogged throughout the special election by allegations of sexual misconduct.

Ricketts, a Republican, says that made the difference in Alabama. . .

Ricketts says candidates and their character along with issues make the difference in campaigns. . .

Ricketts says the candidates and the issues are much different in Nebraska.

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