The greater Omaha area is home to over one million residents, known for its low cost of living, and wages competitive enough to boost our collective spending power 2.5% above the national average. And Omaha’s business-friendly climate, stable and diversified business environment, and midwestern charm have kept the cost of doing business here a full 12% below the national average.

Most U.S. adults (86%) say small businesses have a positive effect on the way things are going in the country these days, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Small businesses, in fact, receive by far the most positive reviews of any of the nine U.S. institutions we asked about, outranking even the military and churches.

He just doesn't get it. And neither do those closest to him.

Asked by George Stephanopoulos how he would feel if he loses, he told the truth and it was the wrong answer. "I'll feel as long as I gave it my all and I did the good as job as I know I can do, that's what this is about."