Carol Blood in 2022 NE Governor's race
On Abortion:
It's not appropriate to make our bodies political
[On abortion]: "It's not appropriate to make our bodies political," she said. "I've yet to see any bills that pertain to men and their reproductive rights. This is a sensitive issue because it has been made into a wedge issue and used as a marketing
tool to give or take away support of good candidates. We need leadership that will find a balance and help to educate Nebraskans on what tools should be made accessible to help women from having to even make any hard decisions such as abortion."
Source: The Gateway (UNO) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Crime:
We need a prison system that helps reform individuals
Nebraska has been debating funding a new prison. Blood previously worked in the prison system, in a maximum security men's institution for six years. "Until we have a prison system that really does help to reform these individuals that will one day be
your neighbor, it is not going to change anything building a new facility." She said lawmakers must address the staffing issues, training issues and the lack of rehabilitative services.
Source: The Gateway (UNO) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Education:
New approach to student debt should start at beginning
Part of Blood's "encourage education" issue includes addressing student loan debt. "I believe we need a new approach to student loan debt relief and look forward to working with young adults to find ways we can start helping those who are drowning
in school debt," she said. "I believe much of this starts at the beginning when the debt begins, before it becomes overburdening."
Source: The Gateway (UNO) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
It's time for timely action, not just words
On the environment, she said it is important for Nebraska to be responsive to issues, and not drag them out. This ultimately hurts residents and the land where they live. "We can do better in all of these areas,"
she said. "We've not seen our current executive branch championing these issues with anything but words. It's time for timely action."
Source: The Gateway (UNO) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Stop using political labels instead of friends and neighbors
Let's stop using words like conservative, progressive, liberal, far right, and other terms that label Nebraskans. Political operatives from all parties love to use these labels to try and influence your vote and instill fear with half-truths and
lies about good people. None of us are blind to how polarizing those words can be. Today, I say, let's get back to our roots and use words like Nebraskans...friends...neighbors.
Source: Nebraska Democrats on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Principles & Values:
I see myself as a Nebraskan running for office in Nebraska
[On political philosophy]: "I don't see myself as a Democratic woman running in a Republican State," Blood said. "I see myself as a Nebraskan running for public office in Nebraska. That is my mindset."
Blood said she doesn't waste any energy on attack ads--she will win her race by knocking on doors and making personal calls. "We have more in common than we do differences," she said.
Source: The Gateway (UNO) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Sep 23, 2021
On Education:
Debt-free two-year degree from Nebraska community colleges
Sen. Blood said, "We have to fully fund our public schools, and we have to stop unfunded and underfunded mandates that are a burden on our local governments."Jim Pillen [responded that] "as Nebraskans we need to do a better job of inspiring each
other and making sure that school boards, county governments and city governments can all make a difference."
Both Pillen and Blood said the next governor must work harder to keep Nebraskans from leaving the state by providing more opportunities for
younger citizens to get the training they need and have sustainable jobs waiting for them "We need to help Nebraskans open their doors to business [for] the kids who aren't on the honor roll or aren't going to be scholarship recipients," Pillen said.
Blood added she believes Nebraska has the infrastructure in place to offer high school seniors up to a two-year degree from one of Nebraska's community colleges, without burdening them with student debt.
Source: KPVI TV-6 (NBC) on 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial race
Oct 17, 2022
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