- And his claims have a personal touch, since Osborn’s father was injured on the job at Omaha-based Union Pacific when the candidate was just 16 years old.
- Ricketts supports the merger, arguing it would lead to job creation and higher wages.
- He also received campaign contributions from both companies, through PACs, while Osborn rejected PAC money.
Zoom out: The merger must still be approved or denied by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which is not expected to happen until next year.
- Most, but not all, unions representing workers at both companies oppose the deal.
What they say: ““People are paying attention to it, especially in Nebraska. It’s a huge rail state. North Platte has the largest rail yard in the world,” Osborn told Axios Pro Deals.
- We are tired of our federal delegation accepting donations from Class I railroads and fulfilling their tenders, without doing things like passing the Rail Safety Act. It’s just corruption.”
- “The farmers I talk to, those who rely more on rail than other industries, are certainly concerned that their costs will increase as well.”
Union Pacific spokesperson Robynn Tysve said, “Union Pacific invited Dan Osborn to sit down with us and learn more about the merger. This is a standing invitation. We would love the opportunity to sit down and chat.
- Ricketts’ campaign did not respond to an interview request.
The bottom line: The Nebraska Senate race tightened down the stretch. Cook Political Report calls him a “lean Republican.”
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