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Judge tosses lawsuit against Neb. Republican Party
Published Saturday, September 05, 2009 at 05:15 AM
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A former legislative candidate's lawsuit against the Nebraska Republican Party has been dismissed. Douglas County District Judge Mark Ashford ruled that Rex Moats of Omaha failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Moats, a Democrat, lost the District 39 seat to Republican Beau McCoy in November. Legislative races are officially nonpartisan. In mailings, the party questioned Moats' work with National Warranty Insurance Group. The vehicle-repair insurance company failed in 2003. In his lawsuit, Moats said the mailings were ``deliberate and unsubstantiated accusations intended to foment distrust or hatred.'' A message left with Moats' attorney was not immediately returned. The Republican Party says the lawsuit was meritless. ___ On the Net: Nebraska Republican Party: www.negop.org Douglas County District Court: http://www.dc4dc.com/index.php
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