OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In wake of last weekend's mass shootings, Nebraska Senator John McCollister criticized the republican party, saying it "is enabling white supremacy in our country." As a result, Nebraska's Republican Party demanded that he re-register as a Democrat. Today, we sat down with the Senator to talk about the controversy, the history and future of the party, and what's next.
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On Friday, 3 News Now Reporter Jon Kipper sat down with Nebraska Senator John McCollister to talk about his criticism of the republican party and the backlash he faced as a result.
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