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Nebraskans like fellows who have distinguished military records, especially the kind that involve daring deeds worthy of an action figure. The Medal of Honor for service as one of the Navy’s vaunted SEAL commandos never did Bob Kerrey any harm in his successful campaigns for governor and the U.S. Senate. Shane Osborn, the political novice who drew international attention as a Navy pilot whose plane was forced down on Chinese territory, no doubt benefited from his experience Tuesday. Osborn defeated incumbent State Treasurer Ron Ross in the Republican primary. Osborn rolled up 63 percent of votes cast; Ross had 37...

Dear fellow Nebraskans; I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Treasurer of the Great State of Nebraska. I am running because I am a concerned citizen who, like you, is interested in a responsible, efficient state government. I am running because America is the greatest democracy in the world and I believe in giving voters a choice of candidates. I am running because I have the background and experiences to be a great Treasurer.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Former Navy pilot Shane Osborn, who became a national hero in 2001 when he guided a damaged surveillance plane to a safe landing on a Chinese island, said Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Nebraska state treasurer. Osborn had been considering a run for the U.S. Senate but said his wife and two young children weighed on his decision to seek a state office instead. Osborn, 31, will face Republican Treasurer Ron Ross in the May 2006 primary. There are no other announced candidates. On April 1, 2001, Osborn was flying over the South China...