With 22-Across, former senator whose name can be spelled using only the letters in NEBRASKA (his home state)

Once upon a time, in the state of Nebraska, there lived a friendly farmer named Ben. He loved his home state and spent most of his time working on his farm and taking care of his animals. However, Ben had a secret passion for crossword puzzles. He spent many late nights trying to solve the most difficult of crossword puzzles, always challenging himself to find the answers using only the letters of his beloved Nebraska state.

One day, Ben decided to run for senator in his state. He wanted to make a difference in the lives of his fellow Nebraskans and help improve their communities. As he campaigned, he noticed a crossword puzzle in the local newspaper that had a clue about someone whose name could be spelled using only the letters of Nebraska.

Excitedly, Ben realized that his very own name fit the bill! With the help of his campaign team, he reached out to the newspaper to confirm that he was indeed the answer to the crossword clue. From that day on, Ben proudly used this fact as a memorable campaign slogan, reminding voters of his love for his home state and his dedication to serving its people.

To this day, many Nebraskans remember the beloved farmer-turned-senator Ben, and how his love for crossword puzzles and his home state helped him make a positive impact on their lives.