New York Times: “Like his political role model — and chief backer — Mr. Herbster is proving to be a one-man political wrecking ball. In a state long known for genteel, collaborative politics and, for the last 24 years, one-party rule, Mr. Herbster’s bid has cracked his party into three camps, with Trump supporters, establishment conservatives and business-friendly moderates battling for power. A major donor for years to conservative candidates, Mr. Herbster has been abandoned by longtime political allies and seen his running mate quit his ticket to run for governor herself. The allegations of groping are coming from fellow Republicans.”

“Behind all the drama is a question with resonance far beyond Nebraska. Mr. Trump’s endorsement of Mr. Herbster, a major donor to Mr. Trump’s political career, isn’t just the first-time candidate’s top credential — it is his campaign’s entire rationale. Mr. Trump’s name is on Mr. Herbster’s lawn signs, ads and billboards.”

An email address linked to Charles Herbster (R), embattled Republican Nebraska governor candidate who is backed by Donald Trump, was used to set up an account on the cheating website Ashley Madison, the Daily Mail reports.

Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster (R) “is digging into denial of any misconduct as his campaign readies a lawsuit to counter sexual assault allegations from multiple women,” the Omaha World-Herald reports.

“Donald Trump travels to Nebraska next week for a campaign rally featuring a supportive gubernatorial candidate who has been accused of groping by eight women,” USA Today reports.

Washington Post: “Eight women accused Charles Herbster (R) of touching them inappropriately, according to a report published last week by the Nebraska Examiner. Although seven of the women spoke on the condition of anonymity, the state senator, Julie Slama, went on the record and said Herbster reached up her skirt and touched her inappropriately during an event in 2019.”

Meanwhile, three witnesses of Herbster’s groping have now gone on the record with the Nebraska Examiner.

Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster (R) faces accusations about groping from eight women, including a state senator, the Nebraska Examiner reports.

During an event in 2019, State Sen. Julie Slama (R) confirmed that as she walked by Herbster, he reached up her skirt, without her consent, and touched her inappropriately.

Former Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) may seek his old job again, the Lincoln Journal Star reports.

But the dynamics are in play now for a little Shakespearean drama that could pit Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) against his Republican predecessor with the possibility that former President Donald Trump might suddenly come barging on stage opposing both of them.