Former President Joe Biden speaks during a Nebraska Democratic Party fundraiser at the Omaha Hilton on Nov. 8, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

OMAHA — Former President Joe Biden highlighted harsh economic realities facing American families under President Donald Trump. And Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pitched a recipe for helping Democrats win in deep-red states.

Both headliners for the Nebraska Democrats’ top annual fundraiser Friday rallied a downtown Hilton crowd of more than 600 people headed into next year’s midterm elections, in which the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District could play a crucial role.

Friday was Biden’s first public speaking event since dropping out of the 2024 presidential campaign under fire from some in the party about his electability following a sha

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