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EXPOSED: Nebraska Senate Hopeful FUNNELED $388K to Family Members in Campaign Cash Scheme

Gary FranchiFebruary 20, 2026151 views
EXPOSED: Nebraska Senate Hopeful FUNNELED $388K to Family Members in Campaign Cash Scheme
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Another day, another Democrat caught with their hand in the cookie jar. This time it's Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn, who somehow managed to funnel a staggering $388,000 in campaign and PAC money straight into the pockets of his own family members.

Federal Election Commission filings reveal the shocking extent of Osborn's family payroll scheme. The candidate with deep Democratic ties steered hundreds of thousands of dollars to his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law—turning his political operation into what looks suspiciously like a personal ATM for the Osborn clan.

The Swamp Enrichment Playbook

This is exactly the kind of swamp behavior that President Trump has been fighting against for years. While hardworking Nebraskans struggle with inflation and rising costs thanks to the previous administration's failures, Osborn was busy playing financial footsie with campaign cash and family members.

The $388,000 represents a massive chunk of change that could have gone toward actually connecting with voters or advancing conservative principles. Instead, it looks like Osborn decided to keep it all in the family—literally.

"This is the Democrat way: enrich yourself and your cronies while pretending to fight for the little guy," one Nebraska Republican strategist told local media.

What makes this even more disgusting is that Osborn tried to present himself as some kind of outsider candidate. But funneling nearly $400K to family members? That's as inside-the-swamp as it gets, folks.

Nebraska Deserves Better

Nebraskans work hard for every dollar they earn. They deserve representatives who will fight for America First policies, not politicians who view campaign funds as a family business opportunity.

This revelation should serve as a wake-up call to every patriot in Nebraska. The choice couldn't be clearer: support candidates who will drain the swamp, or enable more of the same corrupt family enrichment schemes that have plagued Washington for decades.

How many more Democrats will be exposed for treating campaign coffers like personal piggy banks before Americans say enough is enough?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotNebraskaVerifiedjust now
This is exactly what's wrong with politics today - career politicians treating campaign funds like their personal piggy bank. We need candidates who actually serve the people, not their own family's bank accounts!
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CornhuskerConservativeVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right! This kind of corruption is why voters have lost faith in the system.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
Wait, is this even legal? I thought there were strict rules about how campaign money can be used. Someone needs to explain how $388K just disappears into family pockets without consequences.
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LegalEagle92Verifiedjust now
There are rules but enforcement is weak. The FEC rarely prosecutes these cases aggressively enough.
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SmallTownValuesVerifiedjust now
My neighbor ran for city council last year and was meticulous about every penny - kept receipts for everything and reported it all properly. If regular folks can follow the rules, so can Senate candidates!