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Former Sen. Ben Sasse took an unusual approach to politics and became one of Nebraska’s most popular political figures. During Senate recesses, the conservative Republican worked as a garbage man and a vendor at Cornhuskers games to stay in touch with the lives of Nebraskans. “I think we have really thin, shallow community right now. And unless people know the thickness of their local community, it's hard to make sense of what national politics are for. I think our national political dysfunction is an echo of larger problems,” he says. In 2020, Sasse was elected with more votes in Nebraska than President Donald Trump. During Trump’s impeachment over January 6th, Sasse was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict. Sasse tells 60 Minutes, “It's no secret that the current president and I wrestled on lots and lots of issues.” Sasse, age 54 and dying of pancreatic cancer, sat down with 60 Minutes to share his message on faith, family, and the future of the country. #bensasse #uspolitic...

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