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Warren Buffett’s Hometown Could Decide the US Election

May 2, 2024
16:20
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Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and Bloomberg White House reporter Josh Wingrove discuss Omaha's pivotal role in the 2024 election, Warren Buffett's potential involvement, challenges faced by Democrats in engaging diverse voters, healthcare disparities, and the anticipation of Biden, Harris, and Buffett visiting Omaha for campaigning.
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  • Omaha's unique electoral system makes one electoral college vote in the swing district consequential in national elections.
  • Republican efforts to change Nebraska's electoral rules could sway the state towards the Republican party, affecting national election outcomes.

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Electoral College System Peculiarities in Nebraska

Nebraska's electoral college votes are divvied up uniquely, with some allocated by congressional district. This system allows a solidly red state like Nebraska to sometimes give one electoral college vote to a Democrat from the district around Omaha. This district holds significant weight in elections due to its swing voting patterns and updated census numbers reshaping its impact.

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