Most of our Omaha readers didn’t follow the Lincoln city council elections very closely. If you did, then you’re aware they were extremely negative and partisan (many would say worse than Vokal vs. Boyle). The bulk of the attacks were centered around City Councilman Terry Werner. Unfortunately, Werner was defeated in the May 3rd election. For the chairman of the Lancaster Republican Party, winning wasn’t enough.
GOP chairman taunts Werner - Lincoln Journal-Star
Ten days after the May 3 election, the chairman of the Lancaster County Republican Party sent an e-mail to ousted City Councilman Terry Werner in which he taunted Werner for losing his council seat and said “having a private eye follow you was a joy.”
Editorial: Local GOP needs better leadership - Lincoln Journal-Star
If you would like to contact Jim Haga (the chairman of the Lancaster Republican Party), please call (402) 202-4399.
It looks like this topic is popular with the Nebraska blogosphere…
Lincoln Republicans: Spying or Lying? - New Nebraska Network
Private Eye - Lincoln Life
Sore Winners - dick’s blog (lincolnblog)
Wow, that seems really cheap. I suggest you read the article on the web page, I can’t believe this sort of thing goes on in a city council race.