Jim Pillen on Principles & Values

I'm grateful that almighty God has given me a second shot

Appointed predecessor Gov. Pete Rickets to U.S.Senate

Ricketts thanked Pillen and said he was grateful for the "unexpected opportunity. … I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity that Governor Pillen has given me."

No reporter-led debates; they're political theater

Pillen declined another debate last week, one offered by NTV News of Axtell, Nebraska. His decision followed confirmation that the Nebraska State Fair would not be hosting its traditional governor's debate this year.

This week, Pillen's campaign told the Nebraska Examiner that the Republican nominee will not participate in any debates. Pillen participated in candidate forums during the primary season, but he refused to debate his opponents during reporter-led debates then, as well.

"Our proven strategy remains the same: meeting Nebraskans face to face, one handshake at a time," said Pillen's campaign manager. "Jim is a livestock producer, not a politician, and he doesn't do political theater."

State Sen. Carol Blood, the Democrat facing Pillen in November, said she would agree to several debates.

We need to put God back into our schools

"We need to put God back into our schools," Pillen tweeted. "I strongly support efforts to put prayer back into our K-12 schools. We should be teaching the next generation to love God and our great country."

The tweet referenced the U.S. Supreme Court decision that determined a Washington high school football coach was within his rights to pray at midfield following football games.

Involved in Ignite the Faith, Youth for Christ Mission

Jim has dedicated himself to community involvement including:
• St. Isidore's Church
• Scotus Central Catholic High School Endowment Board
• St. Augustine Mission Board of Directors
• Archdiocese Ignite the Faith campaign
• Christians Encounter Christ (CEC) Movement
• Youth for Christ Mission

America is the best country in the world

• WHEREAS, America is the best country in the world and anyone can achieve the American Dream here; and
• WHEREAS, Critical Race Theory seeks to silence opposing views and disparage important American ideals.
• NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, that the Regents of the University of Nebraska oppose Critical Race Theory being imposed in curriculum, training, and programming.

I believe in American exceptionalism

Protect those with Biblical views of life, gender, marriage

Strongly support efforts to put prayer back into schools