Why Sarah Palin’s pick could triumph in Nebraska’s US Senate race in fall

The Christian Science Monitor: Sarah Palin Flexes Political Muscle

Deb Fischer, a little-known and relatively unfunded candidate for US Senate, pulled off an upset in the Nebraska GOP primary Tuesday, and will face Democrat Bob Kerrey in November. She beat Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, the favorite to win, 41 percent to Mr. Bruning’s 36 percent. State Treasurer…

Sarah Palin Flexes Political Muscle as Little Known Candidate Gets Palin’s Support in Race For Very Competitive Nebraska Senate Seat