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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jon Bruning on Education
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Vouchers for public, private, & religious schools. (Nov 2000)
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Dave Heineman on Education
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Republican NE Governor:
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- Increasing state aid to education from $852M to $939M. (Jan 2013)
- Two-year tuition freeze for State colleges via more funding. (Jan 2013)
- Virtual school is good for Nebraska. (Aug 2011)
- $1.5M Nebraska Internship Program for college students. (Jan 2011)
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Chuck Herbster on Education
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob Krist on Education
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Nebraska:
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- Wants voters to weigh in on education decisions. (Oct 2017)
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Peter Ricketts on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation. (Jan 2021)
- $16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers. (Jan 2020)
- Oppose the implementation of Common Core. (Nov 2014)
- Supports charters and vouchers for private schools. (Nov 2006)
- Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity. (Feb 2006)
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Senate:
NE 2020: 2020 NE Senatorial race
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Dave Domina on Education
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Treat public education as a basic right of citizenship. (Sep 2014)
- Common Core: feds have an interest in common understanding. (Jun 2014)
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Deb Fischer on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Endorse voluntary prayer in public schools. (Nov 2004)
- Supports school prayer. (Oct 2012)
- Block funding for Common Core; it's too heavy-handed. (Apr 2014)
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Chris Janicek on Education
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Free education not the answer; affordable education is. (Jan 2020)
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Shane Osborn on Education
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Jane Raybould on Education
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Democratic candidate for Nebraska U.S. Senator:
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- State's public schools should be invested in. (Mar 2018)
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Ben Sasse on Education
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Fought against tougher environmental regulations. (Aug 2019)
- Opposes Common Core State Standards. (Jun 2014)
- At Midland U., fixed broken system of higher ed. (Jun 2013)
- Anti-free college, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-transgender bathrooms, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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House:
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Brad Ashford on Education
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Democratic House Member (District 2):
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- Fair pay for teachers; improve special education. (Nov 2014)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Don Bacon on Education
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Republican (District 2):
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- Reduce micromanagement & oppose Common Core. (Nov 2016)
- Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes Common Core as a nationwide academic standard. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Jeff Fortenberry on Education
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Republican Representative (NE-1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- $110M per year to teach abstinence in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Adrian Smith on Education
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Republican:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Mar 2014)
- A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Lee Terry on Education
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Republican Representative (NE-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Tax deductions for private scholarships to public schools. (Feb 2003)
- Rated 18% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Johanns on Education
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Opposes “No Child Left Behind”--leave it to states. (Jun 2008)
- $27M for state colleges’ recruitment & diversity. (Jan 2001)
- More teacher bonuses and incentives, locally decided. (Jan 2001)
- Don't count combat pay against free school lunch. (Mar 2009)
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Doug Bereuter on Education
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
- Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
- Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
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Jon Christensen on Education
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
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Jim Exon on Education
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
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Charlie Matulka on Education
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (NE):
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Bill Barrett on Education
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
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Jon Bruning on Education
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Vouchers for public, private, & religious schools. (Nov 2000)
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Pat Flynn on Education
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Chuck Hagel on Education
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Republican Sr Senator (NE):
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- 1996: No on Department of Education; yes on school choice. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Rated 36% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
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Mike Johanns on Education
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Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor:
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- Opposes “No Child Left Behind”--leave it to states. (Jun 2008)
- $27M for state colleges’ recruitment & diversity. (Jan 2001)
- More teacher bonuses and incentives, locally decided. (Jan 2001)
- Don't count combat pay against free school lunch. (Mar 2009)
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Bob Kerrey on Education
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Democratic Challenger (previously Senator):
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- Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
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Scott Kleeb on Education
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Deeply committed to science & technology education. (Sep 2008)
- Accountability should enhance and support, not to punish. (Aug 2008)
- More college via Pell Grants, & G.I. Bill. (Aug 2008)
- Recruit high quality math and science teachers. (Aug 2008)
- Support early childhood education and quality childcare. (May 2008)
- Reform No Child Left Behind. (May 2008)
- Bring more qualified teachers into the classroom. (May 2008)
- Don’t punish struggling schools. (Nov 2006)
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Steven Larrick on Education
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Green Senate Challenger:
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- Federally funded universal pre-K programs. (Jun 2008)
- Federal funding for charter schools. (Jun 2008)
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Tom Osborne on Education
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
- Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 42% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
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Tony Raimondo on Education
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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Peter Ricketts on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation. (Jan 2021)
- $16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers. (Jan 2020)
- Oppose the implementation of Common Core. (Nov 2014)
- Supports charters and vouchers for private schools. (Nov 2006)
- Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity. (Feb 2006)
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Don Stenberg on Education
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Republican Senate challenger (NE):
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- Supports Organized Prayer In Public Schools. (Sep 2000)
- Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)
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David Kramer on Education
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Republican challenger, state party chair (lost May primary):
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- Every child in America is entitled to the gift of education. (Jan 2006)
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Ben Nelson on Education
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Democratic Sr Senator (NE):
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- Opposes parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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