Sam Fischer is a longtime Republican political consultant in Omaha who has been around politics as long as, if not longer than, Deb Fischer. He said his aunt had no input into the resolution.

Deb Fischer said she sent Sasse a message on Friday as soon as she learned about the resolution, assuring him she had nothing to do with it. But she made it clear during her speech at the convention that she, too, thought Sasse’s opposition to Trump would only help Clinton.

“I appreciate some are disappointed in how things have shaken out, but the people have spoken, and I respect their decision,” she said to loud applause.

“In our system of government it is the people, not the elites in Washington, not the pollsters or opinion page writers, but rather the people who decide,” she added.

Sam Fischer dismissed the two standing ovations that Sasse received, saying it indicated more the inherent politeness of Nebraskans and the respect they hold for officeholders than support for Sasse.

“The people used to have a warm reception for Chuck Hagel, and then, when he left the room, people would grumble about him,” he said.